Forensics at La Trobe University  

Recently, the two Year 9 Chemistry classes went to La Trobe University to attend a Forensics Frenzy workshop. Students put their investigative skills to the test and when they had to analyse evidence from a mock crime scene. They used techniques like chromatography to determine which type of pen wrote a note and used luminol to see whether red stains on clothing were blood or not. They also looked at different seeds and hairs under the microscope to see if they helped place the suspect at the crime scene.  The verdict – Guilty!!