NETs.Work Online Learning Module: Project Summary
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PROJECT NUMBER: 27
INSTRUCTOR(S):
W. Saffran, J. Munk, Queens College, CUNY
TITLE:
DNA Forensics
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
In solving “The Case of the Moody Millionaire,” students learn about the principles of DNA typing by STR and mitochondrial DNA analysis and are then exposed to interactive exercises to test their understanding.
DISCIPLINE:
Forensics
 
SUBJECT AREA:
GRADE-LEVEL:
4-6
INSTRUCTIONAL GOAL: (competency that students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of the entire unit)

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE: (use an action verb in a description of a measurable outcome)

RATIONALE: (brief justification -- why you feel the students need to learn this topic)

LESSON CONTENT: (what is to be taught)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

a. Focusing event (something to get the students' attention):
b. Teaching procedures (methods you will use):
c. Formative check (progress checks throughout the module):
d. Student Participation (how you will get the students to participate):
e. Closure (how you will end the module):

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: (how you will measure outcomes to determine if the material has been learned)

MAJOR TECHNOLOGY:
Java
OTHER REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY: (what students will need in order to experience this module online--plugins, viewers, etc.)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

First Name: N. Last Name: Brewster
Email Address: Phone:

 

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