Cells Never Lie
Science: Forensics: Chromatography
Science: Forensics: Crime scene evidence
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-83 Plus Family
CBL 2™
Sensor - Colorimeter
Sensor - Colorimeter
fresh beets, methanol, ethanol, cell plates or test tubes, pipettes, sharp cutting tool, toothpicks
Lessons
Cells Never Lie
Activity Overview
A forensics activity which deals with the idea of alcohol poisoning. Based on a Vernier Biology Lab on cell distruction in alcohol and Chemistry's Beer's Law.
Before the Activity
You may want to have gloves available to students as the beets will stain their hands.
During the Activity
Each student should have access to either a TI-83 or TI-84 along with a copy of the attached .doc file.
After the Activity
Review as a class and go over any material you feel students would benefit from repeating.
Science: Forensics: Chromatography
Science: Forensics: Crime scene evidence
9-12
50 Minutes
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-83 Plus Family
CBL 2™
Sensor - Colorimeter
Sensor - Colorimeter
fresh beets, methanol, ethanol, cell plates or test tubes, pipettes, sharp cutting tool, toothpicks
Lessons
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