Forensic scientists mainly examine contact trace material that is associated with crimes. The evidence they gather may be used in law courts to prosecute or defend suspects in criminal investigations!

Sources of evidence may included genetic material, trace chemicals, fibres, dental history, fingerprints and even handwriting. Evidence can help trace an illicit substance, identify remains and even reconstruct a crime!

Analysis techniques are highly sophisticated and at the leading edge of scientific discovery, and now you can become a forensic scientists in your very own home, using the same methods as the experts in 4 exciting activities!

1. Cast prints and match pattern evidence to suspect's shoes
2. Create a fingerprint database and learn how to lift and analyse a mystery print
3. Extract your own DNA
4. Use chromatography to analyse and identify different inks

Contains:

- 2 bags of plaster of paris (gypsum) and 2 plastic cups
- A vial of commercial baker's starch and a vial of graphite powder
- A paintbrush, dropper pipette and disposable gloves
- Chromatography paper, 2 test tubes and a magnifier
- A full colour booklet with photo-storyboard instructions

Great for school projects and fun anytime, some activities do require regular household items that are not provided.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Peter and Anne-Maree
Hello from Peter & Anne-Maree

CoolThings Australia is a Australian family owned & operated small business located in Launceston, Tasmania.

The CoolThings Australia mission is to help you be the coolest gift giver in your family and circle of friends.

You know the feeling you get when you give a gift and the response is "That's so cool!" - that is what its all about!

CoolThings Australia was started in 2003 by Peter and Anne-Maree and is still led by them to this day. Their purpose in business is to be givers themselves and they support multiple charities and organisations close to their hearts locally, nationally and internationally.

Both Peter and Anne-Maree and their team of cool gift-o-l-o-gists thankyou for your support and are looking forward to serving you today!

Forensic Science Reviews

Melissa - Verified Customer

13 December

(5)

The Forensic Science kit makes a great gift for Christmas. A great gift that expands children’s understanding of science and encourages their inquisitiveness. I highly recommend this toy for budding scientist.

Leanne Groom - Verified Customer

25 March

(5)

The Forensic Kit is so cool, I can see how this company got their name. My 8yr old grandson loves it. Thank you

Helen Woodhouse - Verified Customer

8 May

(5)

I haven’t as yet given to my grandchildren but it looks very interesting and educational- I am confident I’ll be happy with my purchase as I have been with other products I have bought from you. Good to see a Launceston company doing well as lived there for 25 years!!…

Jay - Verified Customer

14 April

(5)

Good for siblings who enjoy imaginative play and like crafts and stories. This is a kit to be done with adult supervision.

susandenman09 - Reviewer

17 November

(5)

Terrific thanks

Gretta Pemberton - Reviewer

4 December

(5)

Well after the order was placed I was very impressed on the turnaround, with it being shipped out so quickly, even when its close to Christmas' Thank you

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