Forensic Science Kit
Developed by GEMS with Scientific Explorer
Young sleuths are challenged to solve eight mysteries using the forensic science
techniques of professional crime stoppers. Mysteries include the Case of the Missing
Millionaire, the Mystery of the Golden Statue, the Case of the Bloody Glass, and
more!
- examine fingerprints and DNA prints
- analyze evidence through scientific testing
- learn how to identify mysterious substances
- perform chromatography
- use litmus paper to identify acids and bases
- investigate crime scenes, identify suspects, and analyze motives
- create your own mysteries for friends to solve
The Mystery Detective Forensic Science Kit is based in part on the enormously
popular classroom activities in the GEMS Teacher's Guides, Mystery Festival, Crime
Lab Chemistry, and Fingerprinting.
Contents include mystery pens, mystery powders, blue litmus (pH) paper, DNA/Fingerprint
card sheet, chromatography paper, chromatogram cards, mystery cards, character cards,
testing tray, and the Mystery Game Board.
Age 6 to Adult.