CSI - Scene Photographs
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Mrs. Smyder's laptop is missing from the 6th grade science lab! Evidence has been collected and sent off to the crime lab. In class, we will demonstrate lab safety practices and sound science process skills as we learn about scene investigation.
In Classroom A, you will learn about Chromatography and sample analysis as you become familiar with:
microscopes
Petri dishes
making careful observations
predicting
creating neat and informational diagrams
drawing valid conclusions based on evidence
demonstrating lab safety practices
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Analyzing Data
Taking accurate measurements
making careful observations
predicting
creating neat and informational diagrams
drawing valid conclusions based on evidence
demonstrating lab safety practices
In Classroom C, you will learn about collecting fingerprints as you become familiar with:
making careful observations
predicting
collecting and recording evidence/data
demonstrating lab safety practices
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Fingerprint Analysis - Duke TIP
In Classroom D, you will learn about DNA extraction as you become familiar with:
personal safety equipment and demonstrating its usage
emergency safety equipment
lab safety rules in the classroom
collecting and recording observations
predicting
demonstrating lab safety practices
drawing valid conclusions
If you missed this lab activity, go through the interactive DNA Extraction Lab (flash is required) at this website:DNA Extraction Virtual Lab In your CSI booklet, please record your observations using words and pictures at each step. Answer the following questions:
Where is DNA found?
Why is it important for scientists to be able to extract DNA from a living organism?
Is there DNA in your food? How do you know?