Inquiry-based science for high school students: a forensic unit

This project constitutes an instructional unit for honors biology that involves the use of science in the field of criminal investigation and forensics. Before beginning the unit, the learners should have mastered basic laboratory skills, including use of the microscope. They should also have an understanding of the basic structure and function of DNA and its role in heredity and protein synthesis. The standard time frame is 24 days with 70-minute periods, but can be easily adjusted to meet classroom needs. Several instructional strategies enhance student learning and make science fun. The unit is inquiry-driven and activity-based. Students are surprised by the crime, gather and analyze evidence, and work towards proposing an explanation. This real world problem involves the use of cooperative learning and a variety of assessment techniques.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2000

Author dc:creator

• Apple, Kendra Kea

Contributors dc:contributor

• O'Donovan, Gerard A.
• Benjamin, Robert C.
• Gill-King, Harrell

• Forensic sciences -- Study and teaching (Secondary).
• Criminal investigation -- Study and teaching (Secondary).
• Biology -- Study and teaching (Secondary).
• laboratory skills
• biology instruction
• criminal investigation
• forensic science
• DNA

Statement dc:rights

• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Apple, Kendra Kea
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 47249013
untcat: b2302361
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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