Forensics

Maximum Number of Students

75

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 7 – 10 Science

Description

Students work in teams to solve the sabotage of a clean energy facility. Using VR for crime scene analysis, DNA testing, chemical analysis, and digital forensics in an escape room style experience, they uncover the culprit and motives. The investigation highlights the impact of sabotage on clean energy and demonstrates how forensic science supports environmental sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of forensic science in environmental protection and sustainability.
  • Apply forensic techniques to solve a crime involving clean energy technology.
  • Analyse how technology impacts forensic investigations, including VR, DNA and chemical analysis, and digital forensics.
  • Consider the implications of clean energy systems in society and how they can be targets of sabotage.

Career Paths

  • Social entrepreneur

Tertiary Options

  • Agricultural businesses
  • Farm management
  • Crop specialist
  • Environmental management
  • Project manager

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.