Innovating Science™ Small Group Learning: Forensics Of Hair Analysis

Description

Discover the differences between human and animal hair, differences among different types of human hair, and the ways forensic scientists use hair to assist in solving crimes.

• In the second part of the activity, students will try to determine the origin of a hair sample from a crime scene in relation to hair samples from four known suspects
• Activity includes a Teachers Manual and Student Guide and Analysis copy-masters
• Material for 5 groups
• Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A; LS1.C
• Performance Expectations: HS-LS1-1; HS-LS1-6
• Cross Cutting Concepts: Energy and Matter; Structure and Function
• Engineering Practices: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: Next Gen Aligned
• Color: White
• Product Type: Forensic Kit
• Grade: 7 to 14
• Age: 13 to 20
• For Use With (Application): Forensics
• Includes: 1 box Microscope Slides; 1 pkg Coverslips; 1 Deer Hair Sample; 1 Cat Hair Sample; 4 Human Hair Samples; 5 Forceps
• Material: Cardboard Box Kit
• Quantity: 1
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 9 x 6 x 4 in.
• Class Size: 5 Lab Groups

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