Forensic Chemistry of Hair Analysis
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Discover how forensic scientists use hair to assist in solving crimes. You will discover the differences between human and animal hair as well as differences among different types of human hair. In the second part of the activity, you will try to determine the origin of a hair sample from a crime scene in relation to hair samples from four known suspects. This activity includes a teacher’s manual, student guide, analysis copy-masters, one box of microscope slides, one package of coverslips, deer hair sample, cat hair sample, four human hair samples, 15 forceps, and 15 wax pencils. Materials needed: light microscopes. Grades 6-12.
