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Name:   Mystery Detective Forensic Science Kit
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Life Sciences
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http://www.lhsgems.org/GEMSmysterydetective.html
Description
 
 
This mystery game challenges young sleuths to solve eight mysteries using the forensic science techniques of professional crime stoppers. The young detective will examine fingerprints and DNA prints, analyze evidence through scientific testing, and learn how to identify mysterious substances. Additionally, they will be able to perform chromatography, use litmus paper to identify acids and bases, investigate crime scenes, identify suspects, and analyze motives. When the eight mysteries are solved, students can create their own mysteries for friends to solve.
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Last Updated
 
 
10/25/2006
 
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Contributed by: Parent of Davidson Young Scholar  
Rating:
This kit was not overly taxing intellectually but it was fun, interesting and could be made into something quite creative and challenging. After solving the mysteries given, you create your own and challenge others to solve them. It also gives an introduction to DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, and other stuff, which, of course, can then be pursued to the next level if there is interest.
 
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