Forensics Biotechnology

Name of Activity Type of Activity Keywords / concepts

Forensics in the Classroom	lessons	Five forensic mysteries to solve using a variety of scientific techniques from enzymes and DNA to chemistry and physical evidence.
Forensics from NOVA	lessons	Various classroom forensics activities for teachers to use.
Forensics activities from BSI	lessons	Multiple forensic activities from Biological Sciences Initiative in Colorado
DNA Fingerprinting	Virtual lab	DNA, crime, PCR, Southern Blot
Naming the Dead	Video & lessons	Genetic science is bringing closure to Bosnian families still missing loved ones after the country's devastating war. Forensic detectives are using the latest DNA analysis techniques to identify bodies and help solve the mystery of what happened to thousands of victims.
Court TV	5 crimes to solve	DNA
Create a DNA Fingerprint	3 crimes to solve	DNA, genetics
Criminalistics in the Classroom	Inquiry activity	DNA analysis, blood typing, fingerprinting, skeletal anatomy, chromatography, soil and textile analysis, spectrophotometry
Who Done It?	Inquiry activity	Same as above
An Interview with a DNA Forensics Authority	Interview	DNA fingerprints
DNA Interactive: Applications of Human Genome	Information, slides, audio streams, animations	Human identification, Recovering the Romanovs interactive
Assessment of Electrophoresis	Online quiz	4 crime problems to solve by reading the electrophoresis shots given
Mystery of Stolen Artifacts	Inquiry activity	Reading of gels to solve a crime
Seafood Forensics	Lab activity	Use real and imitation crab meat samples to discover who killed the victim who was allergic to crabmeat.