Crime Busters-Science Olympiad Division B
Chemistry, Science
6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz covers forensic science concepts specifically designed for Science Olympiad Division B competition preparation, targeting middle school students in grades 6-8. The questions assess students' knowledge of evidence analysis techniques including hair and fiber identification, powder testing methods, plastic identification through flame tests, and competition procedures. Students need to understand the structural components of hair (medulla, cortex, and keratin composition), distinguish between different fiber types and their microscopic appearances, recognize chemical reaction patterns when testing unknown powders with various reagents, and identify materials based on physical and chemical properties. The content requires students to memorize specific forensic testing procedures, understand basic chemistry concepts related to material identification, and apply scientific observation skills to analyze evidence systematically. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle school forensic science and Science Olympiad preparation. The assessment serves as an excellent review tool for students preparing for the Crime Busters event, helping them solidify their understanding of key forensic concepts before competition. Teachers can use this quiz as a formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps in evidence analysis techniques, assign it as homework to reinforce laboratory learning, or implement it as a warm-up activity before hands-on forensic investigations. The quiz effectively supports instruction by testing both theoretical knowledge and practical application of forensic science methods. This content aligns with NGSS standards MS-PS1-3 (properties of materials and chemical processes) and supports cross-curricular connections with science practices emphasized in MS-ETS1-2 (analyzing and interpreting data).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the center core?
Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
Pigment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What powder fizzes with everything?
Baking Soda
Alka-Seltzer
Cornstartch
Nothing
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What powder caramelize in heat?
Salt
Sugar
Sand
Yeast
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hair shaft made out of?
Rayon
DNA
Protein (Keratin)
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long is the time limit?
50 min
1 hour
20 min
None of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What color is aluminum?
Shiny and gold tinge
Brownish
Black and shiny
Silver and shiny
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Do you need to have gloves and a apron on?
No
Yes
Only gloves
Neither!
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