The Mystery of Lyle and Louise: Bite Marks Analysis Kit

Grade 9–College. During a car crash investigation, John Wayne Gretsky presents a bite mark on his arm as an alibi, claiming he was bitten in a bar fight. Your students must determine if his bite is from a bar patron or, maybe, a car crash victim! After learning the basics of forensic odontology, students cast their teeth in wax and apply forensic techniques to identify the teeth.

Each student then develops a personal set of objective criteria for bite-marks analysis. These criteria are used as students attempt to determine the origin of the bite mark in a photo of John Wayne's arm. Was it made by any wax cast they have to compare - including a cast from the car crash victim? Note: Kit can be shipped and stored at room temperature.