Crime Scene Investigation - Distance Learning Kit - Distance Learning Kit - Innovating Science

• LEARN FORENSIC TECHNIQUES || Explore techniques used by forensic investigators to solve the case of the missing frogs in the biology classroom
• FINGERPRINTING || Explore the three major categories of fingerprint classifications and the different types of fingerprints a crime scene investigator would look for at a crime scene
• PERFORM A HAIR ANALYSIS || Prepare microscope slides with hair strands from the crime scene for analysis and identify key characteristics to find a match to the suspects
• CHROMATOGRAPHY || Use chromatography to document which marker was likely used in the writing of a note left at the scene
• MATERIALS INCLUDED || Kit includes 1 bottle ninhydrin powder, 4 bottles 95% Ethanol solution, 2 bottles chromatography solvent, 1 bottle Alanine control, 1 bottle Glycine control, 1 bottle Leucine control, 1 bottle unknown amino acid mixture, 4 capillary tubes 1 centrifuge tube, and 7 chromatography sheets

Use forensic techniques to solve the crime of the missing frogs from the biology classroom. Four possible suspects have been identified by the authorities. Use the process of fingerprinting, hair examination, and chemical analysis of ink by thin-layer chromatography to help determine the most likely culprit. Kit contains enough material for 6 groups of students.

Great for distance learning and home schooling - kit includes Teacher's (or Parent's) Instruction Manual, safety data sheets, student guide and worksheet copymasters.

Kit Includes:

• 15g Fingerprinting Powder
• 6 bottles of Chromatography Solvent, 30mg each
• 6 Fingerprinting Brushes
• 6 Acetate Sheets
• 1 Ink Pad
• 6 Hand Magnifiers
• 6 Forceps
• 4 Felt Tip Markers (each marker, a different brand)
• 6 Silica Gel Chromatography Sheets
• 5 Evidence Envelops
• 1 package of Capillary Tubes
• 1 box of Microscope Slides
• 1 box of Coverslips

Required Materials (not included): 6 chromatography chambers (500ml beakers), 6 test tubes, aluminum foil, adhesive tape, light microscope, distilled water in a dropping bottle

Innovating Science Small Group Learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups or to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects.

Safety Data Sheet

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NGSS

Performance Expectations

HS-PS1-3
MS-PS1-2
HS-LS1-1
HS-LS1-6

Disciplinary Core Ideas

PS1.A
PS1.B
LS1.A
LS1.C

Cross Cutting Concepts

PATTERNS
Energy and Matter
Structure and Function

Engineering Practices

PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT INVESTIGATIONS
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
ANALYZING AND INTERPRETTING DATA

Items Needed

Not included in the kit:

6 Chromatography chambers (500 mL beakers)
6 Test tubes
Aluminum foil
Adhesive tape
Light microscope
Distilled water in a dropping bottle

Kit Specs

Comes with instructions

Regulated: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4

Country of Origin: US

Harm Code: 9023.00.0000

CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black and Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.