Unit 08: DNA Evidence

2/13--We begin our notes on DNA evidence. See powerpoint attached below titled DNA ch11.

We were able to get through the "electrophoresis" portion of the notes today. We will pick up with the "Determining probability" section tomorrow. We also watched this short "How DNA is used to ID suspects" video. It is a really super short explanation of the process--pay attention to the end and the STR example!!

2/19--Today we completed the DNA notes from the same powerpoint. We began to introduce the Innocence project today as well.

2/20--We began our work on our Blood and DNA review. It is posted and can also be found in the back of your DNA student packet. Please work on these questions--I will post the review on Wednesday.

2/21-22--We will be working with a computer cart today in order to begin work on the Innocence activity in the DNA packet!! This is due on Friday 3/1!!

The website you will be using is the following:

http://www.innocenceproject.org/

Make sure to look at the instructions on google classroom and attached below for this assignment as well!

2/25--We discussed the process of extracting and analyzing DNA and watched the following two films that illustrate these techniques, etc.:

2/27--TEST tomorrow--make sure to check your review to the attached KEY!!!!

2/28--Test over DNA