Mr. Foster
Week of March 1st-5th Week 9
Monday 1. (periods 1,5,7) DNA Fingerprinting lab (student
manual 23-40 &
questions)
2. Lesson 1 (1st phase) – Restriction digest of DNA samples
3. (periods 2,6) view video – crime scene DNA
Tuesday 1. (periods 1,5,7) Lesson 2 (2nd phase) – Electrophoresis of DNA samples
2. (periods 2,6) DNA Fingerprinting lab (student manual 23-40 & questions)
3. Lesson 1 (1st phase) – Restriction digest of DNA samples
Wednesday 1. (periods 1,5,7) Phase 3 (final part): Read DNA gels
· Post-lab: Thought questions and analysis of results
· Record measurement data for Friday
· Turn in lab
2. (periods 2,6) Lesson 2 (2nd phase) – Electrophoresis of DNA samples
Thursday 1. (periods 1,5,7) view video – crime scene DNA
2. (periods 2,6) Phase 3 (final part): Read DNA gels
· Post-lab: Thought questions and analysis of results
· Record measurement data for tomorrow
· Turn in lab
Friday 1. Complete: Quantitative Analysis of DNA Fragment Sizes (due end of class)
2. DNA technology quiz next Tuesday
3. Begin review for quiz: H.O.- DNA technology review (we will work on this Monday)
4. Complete ch.12 Review pg. 250-51
Objectives
1. Perform the procedures needed to produce a DNA fingerprint (gel electrophoresis).
2. Compare multiple DNA fingerprints to crime scene fingerprint to match correct DNA.
3. Develop an understanding of some of the basic scientific principles involved in DNA fingerprinting and analysis.
4. Begin reviewing for DNA technology quiz.