Bring real-life science into your home to solve a forensic mystery
story. Get ready to crack cases and bring criminals to justice with this
crime scene detective kit. Our mystery story will guide young
scientists through a series of experiments to solve the case of the
stolen cell phones. After solving the case, they'll discover more
science experiments to further develop their science sleuthing skills.
Using this kit, you will:
- Perform real-life biotechnology, chemistry, and forensic experiments
- Engineer your own electrophoresis [ee-lek-tro-for-ee-sis] gel box
(one of the main pieces of equipment used in forensic labs) to separate,
view, and analyze candy samples found at the crime scene
- Identify the suspects and crack the case with the data you collect
After you've solved the crime, dive deeper into the world of
chemistry and biology by creating your own acid indicator, separating
molecules using paper chromatography, and more.
A total of 12 activities are possible with this kit, with enough
supplies for two mystery gels. A few supplies from home are necessary
and include: M&M'S candies, 9 V batteries (5), bottled water (1),
purple cabbage, measuring cups and spoons, salt, toothpicks, and a
microwave.
This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read
caution labels on individual containers carefully. To be used by
children only under adult supervision.
- Solve a forensic mystery story
- Perform real-life forensic, chemistry, and biotechnology experiments
- Full-color 28-page instruction manual with mystery story
- 12 activities (over 5 hours of experiments)
- For ages 14+
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