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Practical Applications of Chemistry
Forensics Comprehensive Crime Scene, continued
Food Analysis Mystery—
Forensic Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
Teach chemical test procedures for common foods—Vitamin C, starches, reducing sugars, fats and proteins—in the context of a murder mystery! Students start by performing the chemical tests to establish the “standards” for positive identification, so critical to forensic science. Once the standards are established, the stomach contents of the victims are tested for the presence of the foods. When the test results are recorded, the data are examined in an attempt to solve the mystery. The kit includes the chemicals, student activities and instructor information.
Complete for 30 students working in pairs.
Forensic Groundwater Contamination—
Student Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
A rancher drills a well on the outskirts of a rural community and submits a sample for analysis. A potentially serious pollutant is found. The student’s assignment is to determine the extent of the pollutant’s spread and to pinpoint its source so the community can assess and remedy the problem. In the process the students will select test well sites, “analyze” samples from the selected wells, map the extent and concentration levels of the pollutant, and submit proposals for address- ing the problem.
Complete for 30 students working in groups of three. Consumables are easily replaced for indefinite use.
Stream Contamination—
Forensic Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
A massive fish kill has occurred in the town of Raymond. The towns- people are in an uproar, and extensive efforts are underway to determine why the fish are dying. It is up to your students to take the role of forensic scientists and determine who is responsible. Students will use nitrate and phosphate tests to determine the culprit. Use this great problem-based learning activity to build student interest and let them see how science is used in everyday life. A variety of possible scenarios are presented, and the outcome may be changed from class to class. Includes extensive background information and all the testing materials needed to crack the case.
Complete for 30 students working in pairs.
Soil Analysis—Forensic Laboratory Kit
By: The Flinn Staff
Mud collected from the bottom of a suspect’s shoe
might link that person to the crime scene. How do forensic scientists match soil samples? Let your students conduct the same tests used by forensic scientists and determine which suspect is guilty of being at the crime scene. Students will examine soils microscopically, conduct pH and phosphate tests, and then collect data from a soil density profile demonstration. Students will quickly learn that no two soil samples are exactly alike. The soil profile analysis is completed as a class demon- stration. Kit materials include soil testing materials, density gradient solutions, and detailed instructor materials.
Complete for 30 students working in pairs.
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Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP6503
Food Analysis Mystery—Forensic Laboratory Kit
$64.50
Food Analysis Mystery—Forensic Laboratory Kit AP6503
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
FB0012
Forensic Groundwater Contamination— Student Laboratory Kit
$68.10
Forensic Groundwater Contamination—Student Laboratory Kit FB0012
Stream Contamination—Forensic Laboratory Kit AP6863
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP6863
Stream Contamination—Forensic Laboratory Kit
$64.25
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
AP1779
Soil Analysis—Forensic Laboratory Kit
$133.10
FORENSICS COMPREHENSIVE CRIME SCENE continued on next page.
Soil Analysis—Forensic Laboratory Kit AP1779