We’re all different from one another whether it is through our DNA, our fingerprints or other physical features. Forensic scientists use these physical differences to try and identify people. We can use different parts of the body to do this. For example, from a person’s hands, we can look at their fingerprints or their knuckle creases for similarities and differences.
Download the resources below, developed by the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee, to learn all about the uniqueness of your fingerprints and how they are used in crime scene investigation. Try out the activities to understand more about your own fingerprints.
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Fingerprinting at home
Our fingerprints are so unique – there’s no two sets the same! They’re so unique they can be used to identify people, and are a vital part of forensic science. -
Identifying ourselves, how are our bodies the same and different?
In this activity you can learn how our bodies can be similar and how they might differ. We will look at human anatomy, our bones and how to collect footwear marks.