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DNA Fingerprints
Students study DNA fingerprinting and how it is used in criminal investigations. For this DNA lesson students interpret DNA fingerprints, explore the uses for fingerprinting and see the limitations of DNA testing.
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Create A DNA Fingerprint
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the DNA molecule and focuses upon the sequencing of proteins to identify individuals. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then complete the activities included in the 3...
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Lost Tribes of Israel
Learners examine the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial. They read and discuss a case study of a particular trial, conduct research, and role-play a jury by reporting their verdict and discussing how they...
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Written in Stone
Learners explore history through a tour of a local cemetery. Students investigate tombstones for historical information, make stone rubbings, and use this secondary source reference to obtain primary sources.
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Pbs Learning Media: Dna Fingerprint Photos
These photographs supplied by Genelex Corporation depict actual DNA fingerprints and show the types of information that can be gleaned from them.
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Pbs Learning Media: Forensics and Dna Profiling
Find out how DNA profilers analyze bits of tissue to identify human remains. From the NOVA: "Lost on Everest" Web site.
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Pbs Learning Media: How Dna Evidence Works
In this article by An Meeker-O'Connell, discover how DNA evidence is processed before it goes to court.
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Pbs Learning Media: Dna on the Witness Stand
Dr. Eric Lander of the Human Genome Project explains the use of DNA as forensic evidence. He describes the process and need for standards in testing laboratories and discusses the use of DNA evidence as a human rights tool.
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Pbs Teachers: Lost Tribes of Israel, Dna
Investigate how fingerprinting works, determine what sorts of evidence and questions are important in deciding a court case and understand the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial.