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

In this chemistry demonstration, learners will discover that phenolphthalein is a chemical that displays different colors depending on the acidity or basicity of the environment.

In this activity on page 2 of the PDF (Get Cooking With Chemistry), learners conduct chemical tests on certain powders used in cooking.

This activity is about collecting and analyzing DNA as part of a criminal investigation.

In this forensics activity, learners solve a mystery using “DNA” taken from the scene of the crime.

In this hands-on activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners experiment with lemon juice and paper to create a message that can only be revealed using chemistry.

In this activity, learners write invisible messages on goldenrod paper, and make the message appear and disappear using acids and bases.

In this chemistry activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners observe a chemical change. Learners write and reveal a secret message using edible ink.

In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how forensic investigators collect prints from a crime scene. Learners make hand impressions in damp sand and analyze the patterns they observe.

In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics), learners will use a home video camera with a “night vision” mode to test how various inks appear outside the spectrum of visibl

Learners use filter paper and water to analyze six different markers. They mark the paper with ink, and dip the paper in water. The water travels up the paper and dissolved ink travels with it.

Learners press their fingertip onto a clean Plexiglas sheet. The fingerprints are then revealed as learners dust over the print with fingerprint powder.

In this activity, learners combine two substances (plaster of Paris and water) to make a cast of an object's imprint in clay.

Learners observe different paper samples under ordinary room light and under a black light to learn some of the chemical differences between different types of paper.