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In this chemistry activity, learners use thin layer chromatography to determine the molecular composition of different markers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this fun math activity (page 5 of the pdf), learners will help a secret agent crack a case by solving math problems.

free Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics) is a full inquiry investigation into how hairs from a crime scene are matched to suspects.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this health activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore a unique connection betweeen the bones of the body.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this physical sciences activity, learners use science to solve a "crime." Learners collect trace evidence (glitter) and explore its characteristics, such as color, size, shape, and light reflection

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this physics crime lab or demonstration, learners pretend they are criminologists and must find the "muzzle velocity" (speed of the bullet as it leaves the gun) of a gun used to commit a crime.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this math-based activity, learners will experiment to find how height and angle affect spatter and then use this knowledge to solve a crime.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use a soda can to decode a secret message. Learners wrap scytale (pronounced ski-tally) code around a can and challenge friends to see if they can crack the codes.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes