Bringing the Science of Forensics into the Classroom

Using forensic laboratory equipment is a great way to make learning science engaging and memorable. It takes basic scientific ideas and applies them in a way that helps students to absorb the information, and appreciate its use and value. There are plenty of studies that suggest children find it easier to learn when they are doing something practical, and forensic science kits are the perfect way to do this.

Forensic laboratory equipment gives students the chance to learn, practice, and apply a wide range of skills. Below is a list of some of our forensic equipment and kits, and information about the skills and experiments they teach children.

DNA Fingerprinting – Restriction Enzymes

A great way to learn about restriction enzymes and DNA. DNA fingerprinting gives students a chance to learn all about how restriction enzymes cut DNA. Using agarose gel electrophoresis, students will compare crime scene DNA to that of two suspects. This experiment is a fantastic way to get students using a lot of forensic laboratory equipment to undertake DNA identification.

Forensic Chemistry Hair Analysis

This kit gives students the chance to learn about the ways hair can be used in forensic analysis. Hair at the scene of a crime can be used in many different ways by forensic officers to discover clues about who was there and what happened. The Forensic Chemistry Hair Analysis kit shows students how to identify and analyse human hair, and how to tell it apart from animal hair by studying its composition and appearance.

Forensic Chemistry of Blood Types

Being able to identify blood types has many real world applications. From surgery to establishing paternity, and of course helping aid criminal investigations, blood typing is an important skill in forensics. The Forensic Chemistry of Blood Types kit gives students the chance to try blood typing using safe simulated blood suitable for classroom use. It shows them the difference between blood types, and helps them understand the processes involved in distinguishing, and identifying, different blood types.

Gun Shot Residue

An exciting way to demonstrate how chemicals react with each other, this kit contains enough materials to carry out 30 tests. Students can see chemical reactions taking place as the solution changes colour when coming into contact with a surface that has been exposed to nitrates and lead.

Using forensic kits to make science engaging

Forensic laboratory equipment offers a great way of taking science into the real world. They offer practical demonstrations of basic scientific principles. By using scenarios such as gunshot detection, DNA fingerprinting, and crime scene investigation, these experiments make the learning experience as absorbing and engaging as possible.

At Better Equipped, we want you to have all the equipment you need to do great scientific experiments. We know that budget is always a concern, which is why we work hard to keep our prices down, whilst ensuring the standard of quality remains high. For the best quality forensic laboratory equipment, contact Better Equipped today.