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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 36
ACTIVITIES Lab: DNA Isolation & Extraction from Cheek Cells Lab: DNA Detectives PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Quiz/test Lab report rubric CAREER AWARENESS Geneticist Forensic biologist DNA analyst CORE TEXT FOR STUDENTS Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, 1 st ed., Anthony J. Bertino, South- Western Cengage Learning, Mason OH 2008 ADDITIONAL TEXTS/ RESOURCES FOR USE BY STUDENTS Books Lazer, David, ed., DNA and the Criminal Justice System, Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2004. Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1996. Lee, Henry and Frank Tirnady. Blood Evidence – How DNA is Revolutionizing the Way We Solve Crimes. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing, 2003. Journals Gross, A. M. et al., “The Effect of Luminol on Presumptive Tests and DNA Analysis Using the Polymerase Chain Reaction,” Journal of Forensic Sciences 44 (1999): 837. Hanson, E. K. and J. Ballantyne, “Whole Genome Amplification Strategy for Forensic Genetic Analysis Using Single or Few Cell Equivalents of Genomic DNA,” Analytical Biochemistry 346 (2005): 246. Wickenheiser, R. A., “Trace DNA: A Review, Discussion of Theory, and Application of the Transfer of Trace Quantities through Skin Contact,” Journal of Forensic Sciences, 47 (2002): 442. Web Sites www.dna.gov/training/otc 37
Page 1 and 2: DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CURRICULUM GU
Page 3 and 4: SECTION I - Course Information TABL
Page 5 and 6: STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The objecti
Page 7 and 8: PROCESS SKILLS � Applying Probabi
Page 9 and 10: GRADING GUIDELINES Category Expecta
Page 11 and 12: SUMMARY OF UNITS Unit Title Duratio
Page 13 and 14: UNIT 1: Introduction to Forensic Sc
Page 15 and 16: D INQ.4 Design and conduct appropri
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Page 19 and 20: UNIT 2: The Crime Scene 19
Page 21 and 22: Expectations from DHS Mission State
Page 23 and 24: ACTIVITIES Lab: Locard‟s principl
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Evaluation Your group must analyze
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