Description
Unlock the world of detective work with this engaging science kit, perfect for budding sleuths. Designed for both role play and real investigations, this kit provides everything needed to master the tools and techniques of detective work.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Guide: A 60-page instruction manual with 67 activities, explaining the science and techniques behind each task.
- Engaging Detective Story: Includes a 6-part detective story that demonstrates how to apply the skills learned to solve a crime.
- Complete Set: Comes with 24 pieces of equipment and materials to kick-start your detective journey.
Detective Activities Include:
- Create facial identity sketches
- Make maps
- Take and record fingerprints
- Decipher secret messages
- Compare ink samples using chromatography
- Examine cloth and soil residues
This kit is ideal for encouraging problem-solving skills and providing hours of investigative fun.
What our testers said
“I didn’t know detectives used so many ways to solve crimes!” – Boy, aged 13
“Wow, science kits don’t usually work but this one is great!” – Girl, aged 11
What our experts think
Learn to use the tools and techniques required to become an expert detective with this fun packed crime lab. Complete with an enjoyable 6 part detective story that illustrates how these skills can be put into practise and a comprehensive instruction manual your budding detective couldn’t ask for more. Our testers said this was a great activity set and were impressed with the amount of activities included. They liked that the set not only explains the techniques but also the science behind them.
All of our testers were reluctant to stop playing. The favourite activities were making fingerprint powder and using the light scope to explore their pockets! Our testers did say that as the instruction manual is long a QR code to video instructions would be useful. The Crime Lab science develops science skills, encourages following instructions and boosts problem solving skills.
Skills developed
– Develops Science skills
– Encourages following instructions
– Boosts problem solving skills
