Bringing lessons to life for our students makes learning fun. So, when they see how lessons they learn in the classroom translate into real-world work, students get really excited to learn.
Recently, Gifted and Talented (GT) fourth graders at Steubing Ranch Elementary School got the opportunity to work alongside San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) to learn about forensic science.
The students learned how to locate and classify different types of fingerprints as SAPD Crime Scene Investigators helped those students dust their classroom for prints. The students also got an up-close view of the CSI team’s vehicle!
“This was such an exciting and educational day for our students,” said Steubing Ranch GT Teacher Jennifer Boyd. “The opportunity to learn from professionals in the field not only sparked their curiosity but also gave them a glimpse into how science is applied in the real world. Seeing their faces light up as they revealed their unique fingerprint patterns was truly priceless!”
The event was a perfect blend of fun, education and inspiration, leaving students with a deeper understanding of forensic science and inspiring some future investigators.
