Blood Spatter

Activity Summary
Bloodstain pattern analysis is a powerful forensic tool used in crime scene investigations. In this activity students will investigate the difference in average diameters of blood drops between high and medium velocity impact bloodstain patterns.

Grade Levels
9-12

Learning Objectives
1. Compare and contrast medium and high velocity impact blood spatter
2. Compare and contrast 90° angle and non-90° angle blood spatter

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Keywords
medium impact spatter, high impact spatter, diameter

Last updated: 3/4/2015