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Babcock, Steven L.; Warny, Sophie – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2014
This activity introduces the science of "forensic palynology": the use of microscopic pollen and spores (also called "palynomorphs") to solve criminal cases. Plants produce large amounts of pollen or spores during reproductive cycles. Because of their chemical resistance, small size, and morphology, pollen and spores can be…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Activities, Crime, Plants (Botany)