CRIME-BUSTERS
Pupils learn a few lessons as they rush to the scene of the crime
Teenagers turned crime-busters when they used their science skills to solve a classroom mystery.
Gleniffer High pupils became forensic investigators during science lessons to solve the fictional disappearance of charity money from the head teacher’s office.
The super- sleuths donned white suits for the mock- up to show what they had learned by analysing clues left behind.
Teacher Rimsua Aamir said: “The pupils took part enthusiastically in the exercise and loved the opportunity to try their hand at being crime scene investigators.
“As well as being a lot of fun, the pupils were able to put into practice the science they had learned in class and see how it could be applied in forensics work.
“Some of the pupils even expressed an interest in following this as a career.
“This event was a real success and we wi l l certainly be repeating it.”
The S2 group dusted for fingerprints, tested a white powder left on the floor and a tissue discarded in a bin, and collected “blood” smeared on a door handle as the crook fled.
The innovative test combined knowledge from chemistry, biology and physics classes to create a list of suspects and subsequently quiz them about their involvement.
It was designed to encourage youngsters to consider a career in the sector after leaving the school in Paisley’s Amochrie Road.