Gr. 6 DNA / Forensic Science

Original observations (on seesaw)

 

Research Question

How do we use science and technology to identify subjects in an investigation

Subtopics

  • DNA techniques and technology (polar and sloth)
    • Identify people
    • Determine animal breeds
  • Fingerprint analysis (penguin, KDC)
  • Material analysis (KDC)
  • Chemistry and physics of forensic investigations (JRose)
    • Chemistry of DNA extraction
    • Light analysis (fingerprints and blood)
    • Chromatography?

Initial resources:

https://sciencespot.net/Pages/classforsci.html

http://stem-works.com/subjects/10-crime-scene-investigation/activities