Calling all science sleuths, daring detectives and curious crime scene investigators!

Our Term 4 STEM Club will explore the fascinating world of forensic science. Students will learn some of the techniques scientists use to help solve crimes, from fingerprinting to DNA sampling

Each weekly session will cover a different area of forensic science, including:

Crime scene investigation
Gathering and securing evidence
Making and capturing fingerprints and shoe prints
Analysing trace evidence from fibres and soil
Exploring and extracting DNA
Finding clues in documents and cracking codes

Forensic science is more than just one science – it can involve almost every field of science and technology (from electronics to psychology).

All activities will be age-appropriate, involving everyday objects and scenarios, so there’ll be no bones, blood or bodies in our investigations (and certainly no murders or weapons!)

Details

Host: The University of Newcastle's SMART Program

Dates: Tuesday afternoons for 6 weeks: 29th Oct to 3rd December 2024.

Time: 4.30pm - 5.45pm (75-minute sessions)

Audience: Primary School Students in Years 3, 4, 5, and 6

Location: Callaghan Campus, University of Newcastle, NSW Australia. Exact location will be provided after enrollment.

Cost: $150* per student ($25 per session incl. GST, 6 sessions)

*Reduced cost made possible thanks to funding support gratefully received from SMART's STEM Industry Partners.

Payment: Online via Humanitix only.

Contact: Please contact the SMART Program with any questions via 0488 231 356 or smart@newcastle.edu.au

Enrolments

Limited to 20 students, accepted based on order of registration via Humanitix
Restricted to Primary School & Homeschool Students currently enrolled in Years 3, 4, 5, or 6
Families enrolling 2 or more students are invited to use the discount code FAMILY#25 at checkout and will receive a $25 discount.
A waitlist will be formed if needed, please contact SMART to be added to the list!

SMART STEM Club- Term 4 2024

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