Students extract DNA from their own hair roots. They run an electrophoresis gel to examine patterns of their DNA along with standard DNA. The experiment is based on a crime scene scenario.

Students become forensic investigators. In this crime scene lesson, students go to the science lab which is the "scene of the crime." They collect evidence such as fingerprints, "blood" evidence, chromatography, footprints, and more. 

Students solve a crime by matching a suspect's blood type to physical evidence collected at the crime scene. In this forensic science instructional activity, students identify the different blood types. They explain how blood tests work.

Students watch a video about careers in chemistry. For this Chemistry lesson plan, students will research chemistry careers and chose one to do further research on.

Students examine the different careers associated with chemistry and see how it is used everyday.  For this forensic lesson students research a chemistry related career and write a presentation to give to the class.

Students work in groups to research biometric devices and present their work to the class. In this biometrics lesson, students use a handout to guide their research on a biometric device. They give group oral presentations and answer...

Students watch an episode of "Frontiers" and discover the scientific basis for handwriting analysis. In the video, they discover how size, shape, and slant of handwriting suggest personality traits. After a discussion, students offer...

Learners investigate the applications of DNA fingerprinting, They read crime scenarios and using the details of the crime and laboratory experimentation decide the suspects guilt or innocence.

Students examine various topics on genetics. Students explore the Internet to gather information on genetic testing, genetically engineered food, forensics, DNA and cloning. They research and determine the best way to fund each of the...