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"great way to let kids see how detailed and difficult DNA profiling is, we studied DNA for 2 weeks so students would understand how different the process is than what we see on TV"
kara h.
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Teach your students how CSI use DNA Evidence in Forensic Investigations! How are DNA Fingerprints used to solve crime? NO PREP - flexible for digital and in-class use.
Forty one Google Slides!
Topics covered:
- What is DNA?
- Where can DNA be found at a crime scene?
- How is DNA Evidence collected and stored?
- History of DNA Evidence
- What is the value of DNA as evidence?
- Limitations of DNA evidence
- Steps for making a DNA Fingerprint
- Using DNA when there is no body
- Post Conviction DNA Testing - mention of the Innocence Project
Includes ethical questions, great for class discussion or written response:
- Whose DNA should be stored in CODIS?
- Should police need a warrant to collect DNA of a suspect from trash without their consent?
- Should investigators be able to use private company databases like 23andMe to find DNA of suspects and relatives?
Four page notes sheet gives your students a chance to write down what they learn. Same notes sheets are also provided in a Google Slide set for students to compete digitally!
Includes Notes sheet KEY
Google Form: 10 multiple choice questions on self-grading Google Form! Use as an assessment, review, Check In or Exit Ticket!
All 100% Editable!
Looking for more Forensic DNA Evidence resources? Here is the full Unit!
- Teach Forensic DNA Evidence! Teacher Slides + Notes - Forty one Google Slides all about the history, uses, and limitations of DNA Evidence, plus four page Student Notes sheet and Google Form review questions!
- DNA Fingerprinting Digital Activity Learn the details for making a DNA Fingerprint - Then make one! Solve the Murder of Harry Monroe!
- The Innocence Project Project! Research men and women who have spent years of their live behind bars - until Post Conviction DNA testing proved their innocence.
- DNA Fingerprint Evidence Review Game -A super fun whole-class review game that allows teams to compete against each other with some wacky twists and turns!
- Unit Test - 25 multiple choice questions on a fully editable, self grading Google Form
Here are some other fun Forensic Science lessons and activities!
- BUNDLE and save! Forensics Basics Full Unit
- BUNDLE and save! Forensics Blood Evidence Unit
- Forensic Autopsy Report - help your students practice their skills as a Medical Examiner!
- Arson Investigation - NO PREP
- Blood Spatter Lab - Student centered, learn by doing
- Forensic Files Video List - find the perfect Forensic Files video for every topic
- Forensic File Video Guide - FREE
- True Crime Book Project: Increase literacy in your Forensic Science Class!
- Murder In Miniature Forensics Project - students create their own crime scene diorama and then process the scene as an Investigator. Complete with full rubric, PowerPoint and photos of example projects
**Stay Curious!**
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DNA Fingerprinting/DNA Profiling Lesson: Slides + Notes + Review Questions
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"great way to let kids see how detailed and difficult DNA profiling is, we studied DNA for 2 weeks so students would understand how different the process is than what we see on TV"
kara h.
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Everything you need to teach DNA Fingerprinting as Forensic Evidence! NO PREP - Digital and Paper options for distance learning or in class! DNA Evidence teaching slides, notes sheets, DNA Fingerprinting Digital Model activity, and Project!Teaching Slides: Forty one Google Slides! Topics covered:Wha
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Description
Teach your students how CSI use DNA Evidence in Forensic Investigations! How are DNA Fingerprints used to solve crime? NO PREP - flexible for digital and in-class use.
Forty one Google Slides!
Topics covered:
- What is DNA?
- Where can DNA be found at a crime scene?
- How is DNA Evidence collected and stored?
- History of DNA Evidence
- What is the value of DNA as evidence?
- Limitations of DNA evidence
- Steps for making a DNA Fingerprint
- Using DNA when there is no body
- Post Conviction DNA Testing - mention of the Innocence Project
Includes ethical questions, great for class discussion or written response:
- Whose DNA should be stored in CODIS?
- Should police need a warrant to collect DNA of a suspect from trash without their consent?
- Should investigators be able to use private company databases like 23andMe to find DNA of suspects and relatives?
Four page notes sheet gives your students a chance to write down what they learn. Same notes sheets are also provided in a Google Slide set for students to compete digitally!
Includes Notes sheet KEY
Google Form: 10 multiple choice questions on self-grading Google Form! Use as an assessment, review, Check In or Exit Ticket!
All 100% Editable!
Looking for more Forensic DNA Evidence resources? Here is the full Unit!
- Teach Forensic DNA Evidence! Teacher Slides + Notes - Forty one Google Slides all about the history, uses, and limitations of DNA Evidence, plus four page Student Notes sheet and Google Form review questions!
- DNA Fingerprinting Digital Activity Learn the details for making a DNA Fingerprint - Then make one! Solve the Murder of Harry Monroe!
- The Innocence Project Project! Research men and women who have spent years of their live behind bars - until Post Conviction DNA testing proved their innocence.
- DNA Fingerprint Evidence Review Game -A super fun whole-class review game that allows teams to compete against each other with some wacky twists and turns!
- Unit Test - 25 multiple choice questions on a fully editable, self grading Google Form
Here are some other fun Forensic Science lessons and activities!
- BUNDLE and save! Forensics Basics Full Unit
- BUNDLE and save! Forensics Blood Evidence Unit
- Forensic Autopsy Report - help your students practice their skills as a Medical Examiner!
- Arson Investigation - NO PREP
- Blood Spatter Lab - Student centered, learn by doing
- Forensic Files Video List - find the perfect Forensic Files video for every topic
- Forensic File Video Guide - FREE
- True Crime Book Project: Increase literacy in your Forensic Science Class!
- Murder In Miniature Forensics Project - students create their own crime scene diorama and then process the scene as an Investigator. Complete with full rubric, PowerPoint and photos of example projects
**Stay Curious!**
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.
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great way to let kids see how detailed and difficult DNA profiling is, we studied DNA for 2 weeks so students would understand how different the process is than what we see on TV
Used this resource as an introduction to the topic as well as a reinforcement. Worked well with my classes.
Really awesome resource! It was very helpful for my end of year unit!
My students enjoyed this information. It was easy to understand and gave them a good background on several tools used in genetics.
You have some great resources for forensics, these have been a lifesaver for me, thank you!
The resource was easy to implement with little to no changes, it was a great way to teach DNA in forensics.
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