The Cafeteria Caper
The cafeteria at Park Haven H.S. was trashed, and the evidence left behind bears a suspicious similarity to the initiation rights of an underground club. Students conduct an enzymes test, as well as hair, blood and DNA analysis to find out who’s responsible.

DNA "Fingerprinting" Worksheet
In this hypothetical paternity case, four autoradiographs show DNA "fingerprints" taken from three individuals: a mother, her child, and the child's alleged father.

DNA Extraction
To develop understanding of DNA by modeling the process of DNA extraction.

The ladder of life
In this lesson and its extensions, students will learn practical applications of DNA profiling and the role it plays in today's forensic science.

DNA of Bloodtyping
1. Students will be able to list three descriptive characteristics and three functions of DNA.
2. Students will be able to describe two ways that genetics is important in a forensic investigation.
3. Students will be able to list the four major human blood types.

Anatomy of a Murder: A Trip Through Our Nation's Legal Justice System

CSI Resources

Nova Resource:  The 1954 Sheppard Murder

Six different cases to solve

Virtual Exhibit on Forensic Science

Evidence Collection Guidelines

Fingerprints & Palmar Dermatoglyphics

Forensic Science Tutorials

Recipes for fake urine, blood, and others

Pathology of drug abuse

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