DNA and the Fourth Amendment

Students’ knowledge of DNA will be broadened to include the concepts of touch/shed DNA, PCR, genetic genealogy, and how the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution relates to those cutting edge technologies in this integrated lesson plan.
Resource ID#: 208409 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: DNA, Constitution, Fourth Amendment, Genetic Genealogy, Genetics, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Shed DNA, Touch DNA
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E), Writing to Learn, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades 6-12

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