DNA:  Understanding its use in Human Identification (Updated 11/21/09)

Authoring, Researching, Reporting and Other Work

Learning On-Line by Howard Taylor





Resources for Learning about DNA
Teacher Page   Go Here for the Student Page

Definition of
Genome

What Makes You You?
DNA

Putting DNA to Work

DNA:
Interactive
Instruction Manual
for All Life

Nobel Prize Games and Simulations
including DNA and related subjects & all Nobel Prize Content


Discussion Questions

. . . .What is DNA profiling? What are some examples of how DNA can be used in criminal cases? Why do you think that the reporter refers to DNA analysis as "the gem of forensic evidence"? What is "infallibility"? What examples does the program offer to illustrate that DNA analysis is not infallible?

Check the CNN Classroom Presents Link for a complete Lesson Plan

 


Ann Arbor, MI Hands On  Museum
Crime Lab Caper Activity




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