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Spy Pen - Invisible Ink Pen NGSS

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Mark unknown samples in the laboratory using invisible ink.

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With two or more Spy Pens, secret messages can be sent between friends! This incredible pen writes with invisible ink. Reveal the hidden message with the pen's special ultraviolet light. Use this pen to mark unknown samples for students in the laboratory. Batteries included and replaceable. This item was quick to become one of our most popular... everyone we've shown it to wants one!
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Invisible Ink Spy Pens
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The Invisible Ink Spy Pens are great, especially for the younger folks. The kids can write a message using regular ink available on one side of the pen such as "Grocery List" and write another secret message using the "invisible ink" on the other side that can only be seen under the UV light on the other side of the pen. It is easy for the kids to learn the various aspects of the pen and, once known, they go "crazy" writing messages. These are a great way to introduce UV light and UV sensitive materials. Be sure to keep the pens securely capped when not in use so the ink does not dry out. The batteries last a long time; however, a very small fillips head screw driver, such as those found in eyeglasses repair kits or at a hardware store, is required to open the compartment in order to replace the batteries. We have a set of 12, used over many years, and only 2 do not work; one due to a lost cap and another requires new batteries.
Kenneth Lyle

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Exactly what we needed
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We were in need of some invisible ink pens that had a blacklight attached. Educational Innovations had exactly what we needed at a good price. They got us our product quickly and I was very impressed. This was our first time using this company and we would use them again.
Dana

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Spy Pen
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Was a little disappointed that I had to replace the batteries right away but otherwise great product.
Mary Kelly

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Spy Pens
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Fun to give, but not so useful, you can only read one letter at a time, REALLY GOOD for kids learning to read and sound out words, makes them focus on every letter.
Shyla McGill

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Black Light Fun!
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Loved the pens. They are expensive but work as regular pens, too. I had kids write a message and use "invisible" ink for one word. We used them for a whole day of black light fun.
Summer Science Teacher

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Invisible pen
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I love it! I use it with a program called "Mystery Motivator" in my class.
Jill

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NGSS

This product will support your students' understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*, as shown in the table below.

Elementary Middle School High School

3-5 ETS1-3

Students can use the Spy Pen in an investigation to generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

MS-PS4-1

Students can conduct investigations showing evidence that the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.

MS-ETS1-3

Students can use the Spy Pen to analyze data from sampling invisible clues in the classroom.

HS-PS4-1

Students can use lenses to conduct investigations and use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling in various media.

HS-ETS1-3

Students can use the Spy Pen in an investigation to evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

Suggested Science Idea(s)

3-5 ETS1-3
MS-PS4-1
HS-PS4-1
MS-ETS1-3
HS-ETS1-3

Add secret messages for unsuspecting students. With this incredible pen, write with invisible ink and use the special, attached ultraviolet light at the other end to read the message. The pen's UV light causes the ink to fluoresce in the visible region.

3-5 ETS1-3

Students can use the Spy Pen to plan and conduct investigations collaboratively to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence, using fair tests in which variables are controlled and the number of trials considered.

HS-ETS1-3

Students can use the Spy Pen to collect clues for a CSI inquiry activity.

 

* NGSS is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of, and do not endorse, this product.