Museum of Science and Industry

Lab Overview

Students use hands-on forensic science techniques such as DNA analysis, bullet analysis, blood spatter analysis and trace evidence analysis to solve a crime. This lab is more advanced than the Museum Crime Lab in terms of grade level and content.

• Grades: 9th - 12th (8th grade only with permission from Museum education staff)
• Capacity: 30 students
• Duration: 75 minutes
• Cost: $120
• Offered Tuesday-Friday at 10:15 and 11:45 am

Illinois Learning Standards

The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:

• State Goal 4: 4.A, B
• State Goal 5: 5.A, B, C
• State Goal 7: 7.C
• State Goal 10: 10.B
• State Goal 11: 11.A, B
• State Goal 13: 13.A, B

Download Learning Lab Guide

• Evidence Lab Guide (PDF)

Additional Activities

• Foreword to Forensics Unit (PDF)
• Glass Chip Density (PDF)
• Ink Chromatography (PDF)
• Fibers and Forensics (PDF)
• What Could It Be? (PDF)
• Forensics and Dirt (PDF)
• A Crime Has Been Committed (PDF)

Additional Resources (external)

Virtual DNA gel electrophoresis