The Forensic Science Kit: Pooch Sleuths includes everything you need to solve the mystery of the missing pet dogs.
Unveil the secrets of shoeprints and impression evidence using the same tools as real crime scene investigators.
Use invisible thief detection powder to identify the culprit with a sprinkle of forensic magic (ultraviolet light). Don’t worry! It’s safe and doesn’t stain.
Examine the online case files to see witness interviews and biographies, tutorial videos, and more.
The Pooch Sleuths Case Files
- Follow a group of young detectives known as the Kudzu Kids as they look for clues, talk to witnesses, and use shoeprint casting and theft powder to solve the fictional mystery of their town’s missing dogs.
- Includes videos, quizzes, and exclusive access to the case solution.
- View the case files in your web browser on desktop or mobile.
Tablet not included in kit.
Sample Case Video
Do you want to see more?
Preview the Pooch Sleuths Case Files online at www.kudzukids.com.
Investigators use footwear impressions to connect shoes to a crime scene
Meet the Components
Use casting compound to collect an impression. Use casting stone to make a rigid cast of an impression.
Casting Compound
Pour casting compound into the frame. Press a shoe into the compound. Remove the item to view the impression.
Casting Stone
Add water to the casting stone, and mix in the bag. Slowly pour the mixture into the impression you created.
The Final Product
After the stone hardens, pull it free, and clean the compound away. You have a print!
The Forensic Science Kit: Pooch Sleuths – Classroom includes materials for 20 workgroups
Footprint collection
- Twenty single-use packs of Traxtone plaster, used to collect shoeprints in dirt or from casting medium
- Five 21-oz bags of reusable Shape-it casting medium, used to collect footwear inpressions from suspects
- Twenty reusable casting frames
- Five reusable spatulas
Thief detection
- Five 1-oz packs of invisible fluorescent thief detection powder
- Five 400nm ultraviolet lights
- Five powder applicator brushes