Fiber Burn
Activity Summary
Hair is an important piece of evidence that can be found at crime scenes. In this lab activity, fiber evidence is valuable because it creates links among victims, suspects, and places. In this activity students will compare and contrast how different fibers burn and residues left behind to help solve a crime.
Grade Levels
9-12
Learning Objectives
1. Compare and contrast how different fibers burn
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Keywords
residue, Odor
Last updated: 3/4/2015