Hair Analysis Lab Full Kit

The Hair Analysis Kit provides students
with an opportunity to learn important laboratory
skills
while studying the morphology of hair samples from
various
species. Written materials include a discussion of
hair as
a tool of forensic science and illustrated
descriptions on
the structure of hair. A slide set provides
additional
instructions on characteristics of hair from various

species. After the written and visual materials are
discussed in class or studied independently,
students
conduct two forensic examinations of hair samples by

preparing whole hair mounts and scale casts,
standard
procedures used by forensic examiners in crime
laboratories. This kit is ideal for students grads 7-11. The materials in this kit are sufficient for 24 students working in groups of 6.

Materials included:

Materials needed but not included:

Microscopes for each group
Forceps
Hair brush
Plastic sandwich bags