Primary 7 pupils visited Wigtown, to take part in a Crime Scene Investigation workshop, as part of Wigtown Science Festival. We all had a great day, discovering how science can help the police solve crimes. We discovered clues, and worked together to identify the suspect in a fake crime.

We were able to dress up and be photographed in an ID parade; we examined fingerprints and matched them to prints taken from the crime scene; we used UltraViolet lights to unearth hidden footprints and examined soil samples using high powered microscopes. It really was interesting – everyone really enjoyed themselves!

Mrs Storey was very impressed at the way everyone represented our school! We are all looking forward to our next adventure.

 

The ID parade.

 

Examining and Decoding DNA.