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In this activity, learners simulate the process of DNA fingerprinting by using electricity to separate colored dyes.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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 activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 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