Genetics/Forensic Science

Why Cells Aren’t Big – Class Refill Only

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Forensics Bingo

This game covers the techniques and procedures used by forensic experts when solving crimes. Bingo games are a fun way to introduce and review topics. Students can play individually or as teams. Five categories include: Forensic Evidence; Blood & DN... More.

Innovating Science Gun Shot Residue Kit

This is a two-part test to determine whether a surface has been exposed to a discharged firearm. A rapid color change takes place to verify the presence of nitrates and lead. Each kit contains instructions and enough materials for 30 tests. For 30 s... More.

Metanon: The Biocode Adventure™ Board Game

DNA keeps making headlines. Kids may not be ready to learn the difficult terminology, but Metanon: The Biocode Adventure™ prepares them to grasp the basic concepts of DNA. All players use the game’s Biocode™ pieces in different combina... More.

Crime Scene Investigations – Grades 3-8

Turn your students into super sleuths. Students will learn science concepts as they solve mysteries. Crimes range from theft and dog-napping to vandalism and water pollution. 60 exciting lessons are organized into four sections covering Inquiry and ... More.

Crime Scene Investigations – Grades 6-12

Turn your students into super sleuths. Students will learn science concepts as they solve mysteries. Crimes range from check forgery to murder in 68 exciting lessons. Labs are organized into four sections: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, ... More.

Partners in Crime

Show students how to use cutting-edge forensics skills to solve crimes while teaching language arts and science skills. Students are encouraged to conduct original research and draw conclusions based upon their ability to weigh evidence. Units concl... More.

Standards-Based Investigations: Forensic Science

Immerse students in the increasingly popular field of forensic science. Improve content-area literacy and critical-thinking skills by having students apply science concepts into lab activities like comparing hair fibers, working with blood sampl... More.

Forensic Chemistry of Fuming for Fingerprints

Utilize alternative methods for detecting fingerprints. Examine some possible methods of gathering evidence when dusting for fingerprints is not effective. Learn to identify fingerprint types, a method of fuming for fingerprints, and a technique of chem... More.

Forensic Chemistry of Drug Detection

Everyone who ate the school cafeteria’s chili became ill. Could someone have tainted the chili? You are a forensic toxicologist. It is you and your classmates’ task to determine if any of the chili ingredients from the cafeteria could have b... More.