STEM at Home — Forensic Science Detective Kit

Become a biology detective and solve real science mysteries at home! Pairs directly with EdTech Academy's Workshop 4: Biology Detectives — Fingerprints, DNA & Forensic Science (July STEM Workshops 2026).

Students collect and analyze fingerprints using real forensic techniques, classify patterns, and apply biology and chemistry to crack a classroom mystery. Includes professional-quality tools used by actual forensic scientists.

Kit includes:

• Fingerprint collection cards (10)

• Clear lifting tape (1 roll)

• Graphite pencil (2B — ideal for graphite transfer method)

• Magnifying glass

• Evidence collection bags (4)

• Fingerprint pattern reference chart (loop, whorl, arch)

• Mystery scenario card

• Instruction card with forensic technique guide

Grades K–8 · Pairs with July Workshop 4 · Ships in 2–3 days