The Forensic Science Debate Kit was funded by The Royal Institution, UK Research and Innovation, Agilent Technologies, and Horiba.
The Kit asks the question: Is DNA evidence reliable enough?
The Kit was distributed from January 2023, and evaluated in October 2024.
![Front page of Forensic Science Debate Kit Evaluation Report. Text: I'm a Scientist Get me out of here Kit No. 18 Science Debate Kit: Is DNA evidence reliable enough? "Keep these kits coming please!" For in-depth resources on this debate go to: forensics_dk.imascientist.org.uk Forensic Science Debate Kit Evaluation Report Autumn 2024 Distributed: From January 2023 [Report summary] Teacher feedback quotes: “They have been a valuable resource to help engage pupils with discussions within the classroom." “Great kit for opening up debate and promoting critical thinking in students"](https://debate.imascientist.org.uk/files/2024/11/Forensic-Sci-Debate-Kit-Report-Front.png)
Summary:
- We estimate that at least 483 Debate Kits have been used with around 33,000 students in around 1,500 classes.
- Kits were sent directly to 595 schools.
- 61% of teachers who reported using the Kit, had used the Kit more than once; 77% had shared the Kit with colleagues; 93% would use the Kit again.
- Feedback from teachers who have used the Kit is consistently positive.
- Teachers value the ability of the Kit to develop students’ discussion and debating skills; and to encourage students to consider different information sources, opinions, and perspectives.
“They have been a valuable resource to help engage pupils with discussions within the classroom.”
– Teacher, feedback survey
“Great kit for opening up debate and promoting critical thinking in students.”
– Teacher, feedback survey
Download the Forensic Science Debate Kit Evaluation Report [PDF] ❯
