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Match up the DNA code. Pupils read the website from the American Museum of Natural History about how DNA can determine whether a skin is from a particular type of reptile. Using the same technique, learners match up products with the animals they came from in an online interactive.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use with research on DNA as a remote learning opportunity
- Lead a discussion on why DNA can be used in court as evidence
Classroom Considerations
- Best for individual use
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
- Provides pop-ups of information cards on important topics
- Includes links to additional topics on DNA
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- None