LD1 Lab Detectives – Powder Puzzle

Description

The kit contains the following equipment:

• Resources for Full Class (5 Groups):

  • 15 x test powders (3 per group)

  • 5 x spot plates with 12 wells

  • 20 x pipettes

  • 1 lot of testing reagents (for teacher use)

  • 20 x small vials (4 per group) for decanting reagents

  • 5 x examination sheets

  • 20 x measuring spoons (4 per group)

  • 60 x stirring sticks (12 per group)

  • 1 x crime scene samples

Learning Outcomes

• By using this forensic chemistry kit, students will be able to:

  • Identify and classify substances based on observable and testable properties

  • Carry out simple chemical tests using reagents and record accurate observations

  • Follow scientific procedures and use equipment safely and effectively

  • Use logical reasoning and flow charts to analyse data and solve problems

  • Work collaboratively in groups, communicating scientific ideas clearly

  • Develop investigative skills through practical, hands-on experimentation

Curriculum Links

• This activity supports key areas in the KS2 science curriculum, including:

  • Working Scientifically: Planning and carrying out investigations, recording results, and drawing conclusions

  • Properties and Changes of Materials: Comparing and grouping materials based on their properties and reactions

  • States of Matter and Chemical Reactions: Observing how substances react with different reagents

  • Scientific Vocabulary: Using appropriate terminology related to chemical testing and forensic investigation