Hybrid eventDivision C
Forensics
Students analyze physical and chemical evidence to solve a simulated crime scene investigation. Covers chromatography, flame tests, soil analysis, and logic-based reasoning.
Age range
Grades 9–12
Event type
Hybrid event — Division C only
Skills this event develops
- Chemistry
- Analytical reasoning
- Lab techniques
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