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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biotechnology and Forensic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Read this complete, illustrated article which gives a detailed look at the role genetics plays in forensic science.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Forensic Science: Building Your Own Tool for Identifying Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
When biologists want to separate different pieces of DNA, RNA, or proteins they use a technique called gel electrophoresis. In this science project you'll build a gel electrophoresis chamber and use it to discover how many components are...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated article describes various applications of biotechnology as related to medicine, agriculture, and forensic science.
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Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Molecular Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive learning module allows AP Biology students to explore DNA and molecular genetics. The study also covers the concepts of biotechnology.
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Other

Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Who Done It? Dna Fingerprinting and Forensics

For Students 9th - 10th
DNA fingerprinting (also known as DNA profile analysis and DNA typing), is a method of distinguishing between individuals by analyzing patterns in their DNA. This project focuses on the first method of DNA fingerprinting to be developed,...