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Lesson 10: Crack the Code: DNA

Learning to unravel the mystery of our genetic code is revealed in this straightforward explanation and lesson helps learners narrow the field of suspects. Instructors are advised to read and completely understand this lesson before teaching it. DNA is a complex subject—but helping students understand it will go much more easily if you understand DNA …

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Lesson 8: Bloody Brilliant: Blood Types

Of course, it’s not real blood – but we do provide blood evidence substitute that encourages learners to handle evidence just like genuine CSI laboratory technicians. This lesson in blood typing provides a great jump start for future scientists, geneticists and crime scene detectives. This lesson provides another look at an actual forensics lab technique. …

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Lesson 5: Hair We Go: Hair Samples

Who knew hair could be so complex? In this activity, can our junior gumshoes match a hair sample to the correct suspect? This absorbing inquiry will have students scratching their heads (and plucking their own hair!) as they delve deeper into the Cookie Jar Mystery. Lesson Objectives Understand why hairs are a common and helpful …

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