Forensic Chemistry of Drug Detection (Product Code: SLE/CH/136) casts students as forensic toxicologists. Everyone who ate the school cafeteria’s chilli became ill, and aspirin appears to have been stolen from the nurse’s office – so could one of the cafeteria ingredients have been swapped for it? Groups answer the question with a series of chemical tests, including tests on control aspirin. With enough material for 15 groups, it is a science kit for students in India that teaches controls, evidence and careful reasoning, supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Forensic toxicology activity |
| Scenario | Illness after the cafeteria chilli; aspirin missing from the nurse’s office |
| Method | Series of chemical tests on cafeteria ingredients, including tests on control aspirin |
| Group capacity | Enough material for 15 groups |
| Teaching material | Teacher’s manual, Student’s guide and Analysis copy-masters |
The investigation is built on the idea of a control. Students first run each test on the known aspirin sample to see what a positive result looks like, then repeat the same tests on every cafeteria ingredient. Any ingredient that responds like the control becomes a suspect substitution; any that does not can be cleared. Writing up the findings on the analysis sheets teaches students to separate observations from conclusions, just as a toxicologist’s report must.
Because the storyline involves food and a medicine, set a firm rule before starting: nothing on the bench is tasted, and every sample is handled with a clean spatula or dropper to prevent cross-contamination. Goggles should be worn throughout. Teachers can extend the lesson by explaining that real forensic laboratories follow quick screening tests with confirmatory instrumental analysis, which makes this a thought-provoking chemistry experiment kit for India’s senior secondary classes.
This drug-detection activity is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab and is based in Ambala, Haryana, India, supplying schools and colleges with kits and laboratory apparatus. Read more in our company profile.
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What is the case students have to solve?
Everyone who ate the cafeteria’s chilli became ill. Students must decide whether any ingredient could have been substituted with aspirin taken from the nurse’s office.
Why do students test control aspirin?
The control shows what a positive result looks like, giving a reliable reference against which every ingredient is judged.
How many groups does one kit serve?
There is enough material for 15 groups.
Is it appropriate for a school laboratory?
Yes, with standard precautions: goggles, supervision and a strict no-tasting rule, since the scenario involves food and a medicine.
Which chemicals and apparatus are included?
The component list is not detailed on this page. Request it through our contact page to see what your laboratory will need to provide.
What documentation comes with the kit?
A Teacher’s manual, a Student’s guide and Analysis copy-masters.
Do you ship to international schools?
Yes, we supply institutions in India and international markets. Quote code SLE/CH/136, the number of kits and the destination.
Ask for a price on the drug-detection kit via our contact page, or place it in the enquiry cart with your other forensic chemistry kits.
Last updated: 24 September 2026