Aldon Innovating Science Forensic Case Study: Drugs

This case study takes place in the small community of Riverside where police have noticed a recent increase in drug-related activity. Under orders of the mayor, the police department was tasked with solving the problem. After extensive investigation, the police determined the distributor of the drugs is most likely one of six suspects. The Riverside police have asked the police department from the neighboring town of Mapledale to assist in the investigation. In this activity your students work for the Mapledale Forensic Analysis Lab and have been asked to analyze a variety of forensic evidence, including fingerprints, unknown powders, urine specimens, money, and handwriting samples, to assist the Riverside police in determining which is the most likely suspect. Kit includes enough materials for 15 groups including: 1 x 25g white powder for Suspects 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6; 1 x 10mL urine sample for Suspects 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6; 3 x 10mL Drug Detection Reagent; 3 x 10mL Drug Extraction Reagent; 3 x 10mL Drug Metabolite Detection Reagent, 15 money evidence strips for Suspects, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6; and 15 Spot Plates. Teacher’s Guide and Student Analysis copymasters are included. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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