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Students examine the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial. They read and discuss a case study of a particular trial, conduct research, and role-play a jury by reporting their verdict and discussing how they reached their verdict.

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dna, deoxyribonucleic acid

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6th - 12th
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Science
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