Forensic Fabric & Fiber

Your Class becomes the crime scene investigators while comparing fabric/fiber and learning how they play a role in the investigation of a crime. This activity is suitable for students grades 9-12. The materials in this kit are sufficient for 24 students working in groups of 6.

Materials Included:

Instructor's Manual Student Manual MSDS Methods of Assessment Manual Fabric and Fiber samples: -white cotton -white wool -white carpet fiber -spun glass -nylon -rayon -acetate -unknown 1 -unknown 2 -unknown carpet fiber

Wax pencils Metal forceps Plastic forceps Slides Cover slips Wooden toothpicks 1/2 oz empty dropping bottles Red litmus paper Lead acetate paper HC1, 3M NaOH, 3M Chlorine bleach Dry-Cleaning solvent Acetone Mounting solution

Materials Needed but not included:
Matches
Paper towels
14 test tubes (10mm x 100mm)
One hole stopper for test tube
7 solid stoppers for test tubes
Glass stirring rod
Test tube holder
Alcohol burner
Distilled water
Microscope (10x 40x objective)