Crime Busters Detective Kit

Description

Kit Includes:

• 1 x Fingerprint Brush

• 1 x Aluminium Fingerprint Powder

• 5 x Fingerprint Lifting Strips

• 5 x Fingerprint Mounts

• 1 x Pair of Nitrile Gloves

• 1 x Instruction Sheet & Fingerprint Identification Chart

• 1 x Metre of Crime Scene Tape

• 1 x Notebook & Pencil

• 1 x Magnifying Glass

Note: Bottle not included. Contents may vary slightly from images.

We recommend close adult supervision when using the kit.

Ideal For:

• Ages 6+ (with adult supervision)

• Birthday gifts, Christmas stocking fillers, and party activities

• Fun STEM engagement at home or in school

Curriculum Links for Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 

Science – Working Scientifically

• Asking questions and making predictions (e.g. “Whose fingerprint is this?”)

• Making observations using a magnifying glass to examine fingerprint patterns

• Recording findings using notebooks and simple charts

• Drawing conclusions from evidence and explaining what they found

Materials & Their Properties

• Exploring how powders (like aluminium fingerprint powder) behave on different surfaces

• Understanding materials used in forensic science (gloves, tape, etc.)

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Practising logical reasoning and sequencing during mock investigations

• Introducing pattern recognition through fingerprint identification

Cross-Curricular Links

• Literacy: Writing detective notes, suspect descriptions, or short mystery stories

• Art: Drawing or classifying fingerprint types (loops, whorls, arches)

• Citizenship/PSHE: Discussions about safety, evidence, and how detectives help people