Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools

Core Themes, Content Standards and Expected Performances
Strand V: Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity
Heredity and Evolution – What processes are responsible for life‟s unity and diversity?
10.4. - In sexually reproducing organisms, each offspring contains a mix of
characteristics inherited from both parents.
• Genetic information is stored in genes that are located on chromosomes inside the cell
nucleus.
List National Standards addressed:
CONTENT STANDARD C:
As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding
of
� The cell
� Molecular basis of heredity
� Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
History and Nature of Science
CONTENT STANDARD G:
As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding
of
� Science as a human endeavor
� Nature of scientific knowledge
� Historical perspectives
VOCABULARY
Allele
Amelogenin Gene
Amino Acids
Buccal Cells
Chromosome
CODIS
Complementary Base
Pairing
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DNA
DNA Fingerprint
DNA Probe
Electrophoresis
Epithelial Cells
Gene
Human Genome Project
Hybridization
Innocence Project
Meiosis
Mitochondrial DNA
Mitosis
Monomer
Nitrogen Bases
Nuclear DNA
Nucleotide
PCR
Polymer
Primer
Protein
Replication
Restriction Enzyme
RFLP
Sequencing
STR
Substrate Control
Tandem Repeat
Transcription
VNTR
Y STR
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