Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Forensics and Dna Profiling
Find out how DNA profilers analyze bits of tissue to identify human remains. From the NOVA: "Lost on Everest" Web site.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Dna Evidence Works
In this article by An Meeker-O'Connell, discover how DNA evidence is processed before it goes to court.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Biotechnology
Students read through a complete, interactive lesson on biotechnology. An activity at the end allows students to research and present arguments for or against statements about the ethics of gene therapy and gene manipulation.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fbi Youth: Grades 6th 12th
Explore the FBI by joining agents as they investigate crimes around the world, following a case through the FBI Lab, look at a day in the life of an FBI agent, and more!
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Biometrics Research
This is a site on the use of biometrics in personal identification. Includes a summary of some of the many types of biometric methods under development.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Genes and Inheritance
A complete, student-paced lesson on genetics and inheritance. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts
Part of a site on genetics, this page explores DNA as a forensic science. Explains how and why DNA can be used to convict or acquit a criminal from wrongdoing using forensic DNA analysis. Teacher resources too.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dna on the Witness Stand
Dr. Eric Lander of the Human Genome Project explains the use of DNA as forensic evidence. He describes the process and need for standards in testing laboratories and discusses the use of DNA evidence as a human rights tool.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Seeing in the Dark
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has students try to emulate a time vs. distance graph on their graphing calculator using the CBR2. Next, the CBR2 is "swept" across an area in which three students are standing to...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alphonse Bertillon
On-line encyclopedia provides information pertaining to Alphonse Bertillon's life work and accomplishments, particularly in the area of forensic science.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Osmium
This site, which is provided for by Chemicool, gives a set of data tables that cover a great many physical and chemical properties of osmium.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biotechnology and Forensic Science
[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.
Curated OER
A Dna Fingerprint
A good site that begins with the background and branches into the structure, function and applications of technology. This version of the page requires Java, and should open some applets that allow you to see the structures in 3-D.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Gel Electrophoresis
An activity to create gel electrophoresis on a budget! This activity has students building their own gel electrophoresis and then using electricity to separate the dyes.
Read Works
Read Works: Finger Food
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is sharing information about the implementation of finger scanning technology in a school cafeteria. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills...
Other
Your Thoughts Is That Really You?
Biometrics has come to refer to the identification of individuals through distinguishing biological features. This article discusses what that might mean to us as individuals.
Other
Sky Server: Types of Stars
SkyServer of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey shows you the different types of stars as well as how to classify and identify them.
Curated OER
Language Guide: Los Trabajos
These interactive pictures focus on the vocabulary for common jobs. Pop-ups of the correct spelling appear, along with the audio of the correct Spanish pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
Curated OER
Ny Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...
Other
The Biometric Consortium
This site provides a very comprehensive look at the current status of biometric systems. There is some information contained directly within the site, but the main feature is the numerous links to each of the different types of biometric...
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