BIG LAB SCIENCE

 

SECRET AGENT TRAINING!

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session overview

handout 1: optics

handout 2:  codes, black lights & disappearing ink

handout 3:  forensic science

handout 4:  forensic chemistry

handout 5:  spy tricks with chemical reactions

handout 6:  spy tricks with reptiles

handout 7:  using smell to solve mysteries

handout 8:  robotics & spying

handout 9:  secret hiding places

handout 10:  electricity

 

Mr. Bones' Week 1 Spy Quiz:  Which of the following allows a spy to see around a corner?

  Plasma
  Reflection of light by mirrors
  Absorption of light by mirrors
  Stretchy eyeballs

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 2 Spy Quiz:  Which chemical in disappearing ink gives it a blue color when it is in solution?

  Paint
  Juice
  Thymolthalein
  Food coloring

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 3 Spy Quiz:

While Mr. Bones was investigating a mystery this week, he found a single clue:  a small chip of paint. Using forensic science to examine the paint chip, what might Mr. Bones be able to learn about the suspect?

  The color of her hair
  The color of her shirt
  The color & type of paint she was using
  How many hot dogs she ate for lunch

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 4 Spy Quiz:

Today Mr. Bones was reading a very interesting book about mummies in ancient Egypt.  He was wondering -- which of the following substances did ancient Egyptians use to make mummies?

  Flour
  Sugar
  Parmesan cheese
  A salt called Natron

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 5 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones is perfecting his sneaky spying skills. He wants to create a diversion using a chemical reaction, but he can't seem to remember the ingredients. Which of the following can be mixed together to create a gas that will cause an erupting diversion?

  Vinegar & Diet Coke
  Baking soda and water
  Mentos and vinegar
  Baking soda and vinegar

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 6 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones had a great idea this week -- spies can create a diversion using reptiles!  Which of the following is a reptile?

  Kangaroo
  Dolphin
  Spider
  Lizard

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 7 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones is lonely this week because Mini Bones is missing!  If Mr. Bones decides to use a dog to solve the mystery of Mini Bones, which of the following dogs should he use?

  Chihuahua
  Rottweiler
  Poodle
  Bloodhound

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 8 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones wants to build his own spy robot.  He knows robots don't really have brains, but he was wondering what they use to take in all that information? Is it their:

  Sensors
  Electromagnetic field
  Compass
  Spatula

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 9 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones wants to build a secret room at the Curiosity Zone.  Who should he talk to:

  A chemist.
  A biologist.
  An oceanographer.
  An architect.

   

 

 

Mr. Bones' Week 10 Spy Quiz:

Mr. Bones wants to find materials around the kitchen that can help him make a battery.   Which of the following will work?

  A lemon.
  A potato.
  An orange.
  Vinegar.

   

 

 
 

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