Ink Chromatography and Forensics STEM Kit
Use this kit to introduce your students to ink chromatography and its application in solving forensics cases. Students gain experience in creating ink databases, identifying ‘ink tags’ to ‘date’ various inks and then use them (as professional document examiners do) in solving two mysteries involving document inks - an apparent suicide note and a forgery case. Includes materials for three detailed activities (with ‘model’ and ‘inquiry’ investigational paths - a total of four investigational activities), which can accommodate up to 40 students. Also contains a DVD with PDF Teacher and Student Guides and other digital content.
Covered concepts include: data analysis, chromatographs, inks and their composition, mixtures, compounds, molecules, solubility, affinity, polar substances, Rf values, capillary action, light energy, fluorescence, and hypothesis testing.
- Ink Chromatography Forensics Kit introduces students to chromatography and its role in solving forensic cases
- Activities include building ink databases, identifying ink tags, and solving two mysteries: a suicide note and a forgery case
- Provides 3 detailed activities with model and inquiry paths, totaling 4 investigations for up to 40 students
- Includes link to extensive digital resources
Use this kit to introduce your students to ink chromatography and its application in solving forensics cases. Students gain experience in creating ink databases, identifying ‘ink tags’ to ‘date’ various inks and then use them (as professional document examiners do) in solving two mysteries involving document inks - an apparent suicide note and a forgery case. Includes materials for three detailed activities (with ‘model’ and ‘inquiry’ investigational paths - a total of four investigational activities), which can accommodate up to 40 students. Also contains a DVD with PDF Teacher and Student Guides and other digital content.
Covered concepts include: data analysis, chromatographs, inks and their composition, mixtures, compounds, molecules, solubility, affinity, polar substances, Rf values, capillary action, light energy, fluorescence, and hypothesis testing.
- Ink Chromatography Forensics Kit introduces students to chromatography and its role in solving forensic cases
- Activities include building ink databases, identifying ink tags, and solving two mysteries: a suicide note and a forgery case
- Provides 3 detailed activities with model and inquiry paths, totaling 4 investigations for up to 40 students
- Includes link to extensive digital resources