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Grade 9–College. Students examine fire debris from the interior of a burned vehicle at the site of an automobile crash. They learn how forensic scientists analyze fire debris for the presence of ignitable liquid residue in suspected arson cases, analyze known reference samples to test for the presence of specific ignitable liquids, then apply what they have learned to determine if the fire was started under suspicious circumstances.

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Grade 9–College. Ignite curiosity with this forensics arson kit! When investigators discovered 3 deceased victims at a burned vehicle crash site over the side of Backbone Mountain, they questioned whether the burned vehicle was merely the result of the crash or potentially could have been the result of foul play. In this lab, students examine fire debris from the interior of a burned vehicle at the site of an automobile crash. They learn how forensic scientists analyze fire debris for the presence of ignitable liquid residue in suspected arson cases. In addition, students learn to presumptively test fire debris for the presence of specific ignitable liquids by first analyzing known reference samples. Students then apply what they have learned to determine if the fire was started under suspicious circumstances.

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• Provides supplies for 30 students working in 6 groups
• Can be stored at room temperature
• Aligned to National Science Education Standards
• Designed for high school and college