Kemtec™ Forensics Kit: Analysis of Minerals and Soils

Includes

Soil sample A, soil sample B, soil sample C, soil sample D, soil sample Crime Scene, suspect A (glass beads), suspect B (glass beads), crime scene (glass beads), density gradient tubes, medicine droppers, microscope slides, polarizing film, magnifying glasses, plastic forceps, plastic spoons, aluminum pans, sets of sieves, universal indicator chart, gummed labels, bromoform, bromobenzene, universal indicator, potassium chromate solution, hydrochloric acid solution, instructor manual, student data sheets, special needs materials, methods of assessment, manual, MSDS

Requires

Fume hood, UV light, balance, microscope and hot plate.

Student detectives analyze minerals and soils.

Could the suspect have been at the crime scene? To answer this question, students analyze soil, glass, dust, and metal traces using chemical and physical techniques. In addition to providing a fascinating look at one aspect of forensic science, this kit provides students with multiple opportunities to implement the scientific method and better understand the practical uses of science.

• Designed to teach soil analysis using physical and chemical techniques; comparisons of acidity, particle size, density, and mineral analysis by use of wet chemistry
• Grades: 9-14
• Class size: 24 students (six groups of four)

Certifications/Compliance

National standards

Product Type

Analysis of Mineral and Soil Kit

Grade

8 to 14

For Use With (Application)

For student detectives analyze minerals and soils

Includes

Soil sample A, B, C, D, soil sample crime scene, suspect A, suspect B, crime scene, density gradient tubes, medicine droppers, microscope slides, polarizing film, magnifying Glasses, Plastic forceps, Plastic spoons, aluminum pans, sets of sieves, universal indicator chart, gummed labels, Bromoform, Bromobenzene, universal indicator, potassium chromate solution, hydrochloric acid solution, instructor manual, student data sheets, special needs materials, methods of assessment, manual, MSDS

Requires

Fume hood, UV light, balance, microscope, oven/lamp/or hot plate, glassware, and general lab supplies

Class Size

24 Students