Glencoe Science Level BlueUnit 1: Humans and HeredityCriminals and DNA fingerprintingIntroduction: People who work as crime scene investigators can be called upon at any time of day to help solve a crime. Many times, DNA is used to help solve crimes that otherwise would go unsolved. What is DNA and how is DNA fingerprinting used to help solve crimes? Task: Research the process of DNA fingerprinting and how it has helped police find and prosecute criminals in a court of law. Use the information that you gather to write a job posting for a crime scene investigator or a person who works in a DNA lab. Time: 1 class period to research DNA fingerprinting and write the job posting. Resources: Genetic Science Learning Center Basics of DNA Fingerprinting Create a DNA Fingerprint DNA Forensics Guide to College Majors in Crime Scene Investigation |  |
