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STEAMworks In-Person

Power up your imagination, creativity, and learning with Ms. Crystal through a variety of weekly activities that will guide today's curious minds to become tomorrow's great innovators.

Theme: Forensics

Step into the world of mystery and investigation! Young detectives will examine clues, dust for fingerprints, analyze evidence, and use critical thinking skills to solve a simulated crime scene. Through hands-on activities and scientific investigation, participants will discover how real forensic scientists uncover secrets hidden in plain sight.

Activities Include

  • Dusting for and identifying fingerprints
  • Examining mock crime scene evidence
  • Learning observation and deduction techniques
  • Matching fingerprint patterns
  • Solving a mystery through clue analysis
  • Creating evidence notes and investigation findings
  • Working together to develop a final theory of the case

Participants will:

  • Practice scientific observation and deductive reasoning
  • Learn basic forensic science techniques
  • Explore fingerprint analysis and identification
  • Understand the importance of evidence collection and documentation
  • Develop problem-solving and teamwork skills through investigation activities
Date:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Robert Fisk Room - STC
Branch:
St. Cloud Library
Audience:
  School Age (6-11)  
Categories:
  School Age (6-11)     STEAM Education  

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Crystal Hamrick - Osceola Library System

Youth Services Librarian

Veterans Memorial Library

St Cloud Branch

Contact her:

crystal.hamrick@osceolalibrary.org

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