Spy Science!

Our first Science Club topic of the year is Spy Science! Here are my notes:

Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking,
Spy-Catching Activities for Kids
by Jim Wiese

Spy Science #1 - Who Touched the Mirror?
Sep 12

Fingerprint Activity (pp.2-3 of PDF) using Ranger Archival Ink Pads

pass out small mirrors, brainstorm homemade fingerprint powders

test what substance and method worked best to get a clear print

paint brush, makeup brush, cotton ball

powdered blush, crushed charcoal (mortar & pestle, sandpaper), baking soda, tapioca starch, crushed rabbit food

divide kids into four teams of three children each

one person from your group leaves their prints on the mirror, trade, can the other team figure out who touched the mirror?

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