... biology course or a forensic science course. During this lesson, students examine a crime scene diagram and discuss evidence collection. Students then conduct a hands-on activity extracting DNA from wheat germ to simulate how DNA would be isolated from crime scene samples. Lastly the students will analyze...

... when working in various environments. This approach not only improves student skills through forensic microscopy but advances student retention of biosecurity requirements. © 2014 by National Association of Biology Teachers. All rights reserved. Request permission to photocopy or reproduce article...

... in forensic analysis. © 2013 by National Association of Biology Teachers. All rights reserved. Request permission to photocopy or reproduce article content at the University of California Press’s Rights and Permissions Web site at http://www.ucpressjournals.com/reprintinfo.asp . 2013 DNA...

...Laura K. Palmer This lesson uses characters from the Harry Potter series of novels as a ‘‘hook’’ to stimulate students' interest in introductory forensic science. Students are guided through RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism) analysis using inexpensive materials and asked to interpret...

...James McNeil Describing the progression of insects that arrive at a cadaver can be a useful and exciting tool for teaching students about complex concepts such as ecological succession. 2 e-mail: [email protected] © 2010 by National Association of Biology Teachers 2010 Forensics...