Blackett Family DNA Activity 2

Series: Human Biology

Grade Level: 9-12

Authors: The Biology Project

Publisher: University of Arizona

Copyright Date: 2000

URL:  http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/activities/blackett2/overview.html 

Cost: Free

Genetics Content Coverage: pedigree analysis, alleles, Mendelian genetics/probability

Description: A series of five student activities along with extensive background information and additional open ended activity ideas. The material addresses the concepts and techniques behind DNA profiling of the 13 core CODIS "Short Tandem Repeat" loci used for the national DNA databank. The activities are based on actual sample data from a DNA analyst.

Reviewer Comments:

“I think showing real autorads, going over their anatomy, and asking questions about the data does show students at least on a basic level how the technology is read and interpreted.”