Science Outcomes and Skills in Crime Investigation

Our workshops for Year 7 to HSC students offer an engaging, hands-on approach to applying scientific principles in a crime scene setting. Tailored to your school’s needs, the program builds on existing knowledge through an immersive, hands-on experience like no other.

Enhance Scientific Skills with an Immersive Crime Scene Investigation

Crime investigation is a scientific process, and the skills developed in High School Science play a vital role across various fields. Our workshop delivers a unique, hands-on opportunity to apply scientific principles within a crime scene context, tailored to your school’s specific needs. Through this immersive experience, students will not only strengthen their understanding of science in a practical and engaging way but also develop and hone skills essential for their Student Research Project.

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Workshop Highlights

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Trauma-Free Crime Scenes

All scenarios are carefully designed to be trauma-free, focusing on scientific analysis and fostering student creativity.

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Real-Event Evidence

Our evidence and crime scene scenarios are based on actual events, allowing students to apply their scientific knowledge to real-world situations.

Skills and Evidence Analysis

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Observation Techniques

  •  Scene Observation using 4WS (identifies questions and problems for testing and researching)
  •  Differentiating between evidence and information
  •  Interviewing techniques using 6WS (matching scientific data with non-scientific evidence)
  • Other techniques using 7WS (first hand investigations tested against secondary sources)
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Scientific Analysis

Paint Chips: Geology and microscopy analysis

Soil and Gravel Samples: Geology and chemistry testing

Fingerprint Analysis: Bichromatic methods

DNA Analysis: Swabbing and testing

Trace Elements: Oils, organic/inorganic materials, and simulated hair

Ballistics: Gunshot residue (GSR) simulations, shell casing analysis

Fabric and Material Testing: Examining gloves, clothing, metals, and porous materials

Electronic and Digital Evidence: Analyzing CCTV footage, mobile phones, electrical circuits, and more

Identification and Documentation: Examining IDs, typology, ink, and handwriting

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Special Requests (Optional Add-Ons)

  • Blood splatter pattern analysis
  • Mannequin victim setup (Note: Both options may be triggering for some students)
  • Mannequin - Ballistics Trajectory Modeling

What People Are Saying

Feedback from our students, educators and event organisers.

Through this immersive program, Crime Story offers a distinctive and impactful learning experience, bringing scientific theory to life in a way that is both meaningful and memorable.

What Sets Us Apart

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Experiential Learning

Students engage deeply with the investigative process, continuously re-evaluating evidence, refining their understanding, and applying scientific methods.

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Comprehensive Skill Integration

Our workshop connects evidence to various scientific skills and outcomes, bridging theory with practice.

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Focus on Integrity

We emphasise hypothesis formation, prediction, observation vs. inference, and maintaining valid testing methods.

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Empower curiosity, ignite creativity, and unlock limitless potential through immersive, hands-on learning experiences