Genetics is about how information is stored and transmitted between generations.
You have been selected to attend the Science Academy. You will learn about the building blocks of every living creature on this planet....DNA. Upon your successful completion of the academy, you will become a crime scene investigator. Using your knowledge of genes and inherited traits you will help solve a crime.
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Step 1: Science Academy It is important that you have an understanding of how DNA is found in genes. To build background knowledge read the selected articles. . Background- Read the following articles from SIRS Science Resource and SIRS Discovery . |
Step 4: Organize |
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Step 2: Questions Questions help you identify your purpose for reading. Essential Question: Does genetic fingerprinting provide conclusive evidence in criminal trails?
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Step 5: Conclusion Do you have information to address each of your questions? Have you recorded all resources used? |
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Step 3: Gather and Sort Citing Sources: Bibliography Worksheets Books & Encyclopedias------- Magazines & Web sites Continue to search related terms to locate additional resources. Return to SIRS Science Resource . |
Step 6: Investigation To complete the investigation you must work through each center and collect evidence to build your case. Read the case file before beginning.
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