Forensic Chemistry of Document Analysis

The school library’s computers have been stolen. Left behind was a ransom note demanding money. It may be possible to provide evidence as to whether or not the ransom note could have been written with a particular marker. Kit contains enough material for 15 groups. Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B

Performance Expectations: HS-PS1-3; MS-PS1-2

Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns

Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data 

Kit Includes:

• 3 Felt Tip Markers
• 15 x 30mL Chromatography Solvent
• 15 Silica Gel Chromatography Sheets
• Capillary Tubes

Regulatory Note: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4

*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.