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Simulation of a Forensic Chemistry Problem: A Multidisciplinary Project for Secondary School Chemistry Students

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G. A. Long

Lorillard Tobacco Company, Research Center, PO Box 21688, Greensboro, NC 27420

J. Chem. Educ., 1995, 72 (9), p 803

DOI: 10.1021/ed072p803

Publication Date: September 1995

Abstract

A multidisciplinary chemistry project for high school students is presented based upon a forensic theme and team problem solving approach. The project involves data collection and interpretation using FTIR, HPLC, NMR, and TLC. Simulated evidence sample formulations and a sample assignment scheme are presented.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Chromatography

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The Science Teacher: Winter Break 2001
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