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Restriction Enzymes and DNA Fingerprinting Lesson PlanRestriction Enzymes and DNA Fingerprinting Lesson Plan
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2013
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Restriction Enzymes and DNA Fingerprinting

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Show your class why restrictions aren't always a bad thing. In the third segment of a four-part series, the instructor develops the idea of restriction enzymes. Pupils learn how scientists use restriction enzymes in DNA analysis and DNA fingerprinting.

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Concepts

dna, dna fingerprinting, electrophoresis, gel electrophoresis, genetics, inheritance, pigments, enzymes, restriction enzymes, dna replication, dna molecule, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Review the DNA double helix structure
  • Find a video about DNA fingerprinting to show to the class

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should have a basic understanding of human anatomy

Pros

  • The learning objectives outline the content to present in the lesson
  • The background information provides basic information about DNA fingerprinting

Cons

  • The plan does not outline an instructional method

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