Lab Analysis

This resource provides basic information about forensic science, shows how scientific analysis is used by forensic scientists, and notes how portrayals of forensic science in literature, film, and television have raised the public’s expectation of scientific evidence. Aimed at young adults, the writing is clear and straightforward, topics are presented in an organized manner, and text features, photographs, glossary, and links to external websites support student understanding. Useful to explore careers in forensic science, to connect lab experiences with those of forensic scientists, to consider ethical and legal implications of forensic analysis, and to launch research projects.