The ACHS National Honor Society hosts their Annaul Forensic Science workshop for local 5th graders at Austin Catholic High School.  Student attendees will be put through the life of crime scene investigator!  First, students will be debriefed on a crime that has occurred.  Then, this two-hour workshop will take the students through a series of experiments in which they use science to solve a mystery.  Upon collection of evidence, students will carry out four hands-on laboratory experiments guided by our NHS students including:

• • Glass Density Testing
  • Microscopic Hair Analysis for Species Identification
  • Fingerprint Analysis
  • Crime Scene Sketching

By analyzing evidence found at the crime scene students can determine the culprit!  Infused with some humor and young adult role models, we seek to inspire students to find real world connections to science and math. Please note: although all area 5th, 6th, and 7th graders are welcome; the workshop content and activities are not intense as they are geared toward the maturity and knowledge of a 5th grader.