Analysis of Drugs and Poisons Kit

Analysis of Drugs and Poisons Kit introduces students to forensic toxicology through hands-on drug analysis and evidence testing. This kit helps learners explore how substances are identified in a lab while building essential lab and investigation skills.

Five Hands-On Toxicology Experiments

The kit includes 5 experiments: Identifying Over-The-Counter Drugs, Identification of Simulated Controlled Substances, Presumptive Testing for Cocaine, Determining Poisoning through Amino Acids in Simulated Urine, and Analysis of Unknown Crime Scene Samples. This structured progression builds both foundational and advanced analysis skills within approximately one hour of lab time for each experiment.

Explore Toxicology and Drug Analysis Techniques

This resource immerses students in toxicology lab investigations where they identify over-the-counter drugs, analyze simulated controlled substances, and test unknown samples. Students also explore presumptive testing and chemical analysis techniques used in real forensic labs. The activities support hands-on exploration and help students understand how evidence is processed in forensic investigations.

Connect Classroom Learning to Career Pathways

Learners gain insight into careers in forensic science, criminal justice, biomedical science, and health science. As they isolate samples, perform chromatography, and document findings, students build career-ready skills such as evidence handling, chemical testing, data analysis, and chain of custody procedures. This experience helps students see how lab-based STEM skills apply directly to real-world careers.

Support Applied STEM and CTE Instruction

This resource supports hands-on STEM learning through real-world forensic investigation and chemical analysis. It is ideal for STEM teachers and CTE instructors looking to integrate career-connected lab experiences into their curriculum. The included instructor manual with reproducible materials makes implementation simple and classroom-ready. Accommodates 24 students. Recommended for High School and up.

Standards: Aligns with NGSS.

CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Benefits for STEM Learning

• Supports hands-on toxicology and forensic science exploration
• Builds skills in chromatography, chemical testing, and sample analysis
• Promotes real-world problem-solving and evidence-based reasoning
• Connects to careers in forensic science, health science, and biomedical fields
• Strengthens lab skills such as documentation, evidence handling, and chain of custody
• Includes teacher-ready materials for easy classroom implementation

Bring real-world forensic toxicology into your classroom with the Analysis of Drugs and Poisons Kit and help students explore science through investigation.