Forensics for the Biology Lab Series - Following the Evidence to Effective Learning Grade 8-College. Explore biology in a new way with the Forensics for the Biology Lab Series - classroom kits are designed to challenge young students. Topics ranging from osmosis to fermentation to chromatography are presented through fictional crimes. With a little help from the forensic evidence provided, students can trace the scientific facts needed to crack these fun mysteries. Quick and easy setup Little supervision required Real-world applications are interesting and fun Inquiry-based, so students learn science while solving crimes and mysteries Meets National Science Education Standards Fosters cooperative learning

Your students will enjoy using deductive reasoning and scientific methodology to solve a realistic crime! By examining samples of hair, blood (simulated blood is provided), fibers, fingerprints, and handwriting, the “sleuths” eliminate innocent suspects and prove the guilt of the true criminal.

Kit contains samples of hair, simulated blood, and fibers from 5 suspects plus samples “found” at the crime scene. Enough material is provided for at least 2 classes of 24 students each, working in pairs, to participate in the investigation.

An accompanying booklet includes teacher’s notes, handwriting samples, rap sheets of suspects, and description of the crime scene (booklet can be copied as often as desired). Examination of hair and fibers requires use of low - power microscope (not included).