Intermediate - Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge.
Introduces advanced concepts of PCR and DNA fingerprinting Gels can be run in 45 minutes with five 9-V batteries or overnight with 1 battery Introduces forensic techniques
This technically simple experiment simulates the use of DNA in forensic investigations. Students cast agarose gels, load predigested DNA, and perform electrophoresis. They use the banding patterns of the DNA in the gel to compare the DNA fingerprints of 2 suspects with evidence and victim DNA. Classroom Kit includes enough materials for 5 groups...
Intermediate - Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge.
Introduces advanced concepts of PCR and DNA fingerprinting Gels can be run in 45 minutes with five 9-V batteries or overnight with 1 battery Introduces forensic techniques
This technically simple experiment simulates the use of DNA in forensic investigations. Students cast agarose gels, load predigested DNA, and perform electrophoresis. They use the banding patterns of the DNA in the gel to compare the DNA fingerprints of 2 suspects with evidence and victim DNA. Classroom Kit includes enough materials for 5 groups...
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DNA Extraction
*USAGE / SAFETY STATEMENT
For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.
KIT COMPONENTS
10 Suspect 1 DNA (20-µL tube) 10 Suspect 2 DNA (20-µL tube) 10 Victim DNA (20-µL tube) 10 Evidence DNA (20-µL tube) 5 Syringes, 1 cc 50 Yellow Tips 1 Tubing, 10 cm 1 Agarose Powder, 1.2 g 1 TBE Buffer, 20x, 75 mL 1 CarolinaBLU® Stain (concentrate), 50 mL 5 Electrophoresis Chambers 5 4-Well Comb 5 Electrodes, Black 5 Electrodes, Red 3 Carbon Fiber Sheets (11 x 10 cm) 1 Carolina Science Online® Resources (1-year subscription) 1 Teachers Manual with Reproducible Student Guide ,Distilled or Deionized Water Batteries, 9 V Microwave, Hot Water Bath, or Hot Plate (to prepare agarose) Gloves Document Camera or Overhead Projector
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The electrophoresis and forensics kit was a great way to help the kids through the DNA project. It was fun and educational. The students had a great time getting...
Wynter
MISSOULA, MT, USA
The Electrophoresis Forensics kit does not come with enough dan to load and directions are not given in the box. You need to sign in to website that is not user...
Brayden
OAK LAWN, IL
We used 5 9-volt batteries, ran the gel for 55min, and got excellent results. On end-of-unit surveys, students often remark that this was their favorite lab because...
Ridge
SPOKANE, WA, USA
The electrophoresis and forensics kit was a great way to help the kids through the DNA project. It was fun and educational. The students had a great time getting...
Wynter
MISSOULA, MT, USA
The Electrophoresis Forensics kit does not come with enough dan to load and directions are not given in the box. You need to sign in to website that is not user...
Brayden
OAK LAWN, IL
We used 5 9-volt batteries, ran the gel for 55min, and got excellent results. On end-of-unit surveys, students often remark that this was their favorite lab because...
Ridge
SPOKANE, WA, USA
Great educational and fun project!
Wynter S.
MISSOULA, MT, USA
The electrophoresis and forensics kit was a great way to help the kids through the DNA project. It was fun and educational. The students had a great time getting to do things for themselves and were especially excited when it came to checking their gel to see "who did it!"
It was also very easy to use, but make sure you watch the Pat video.
No directions and not enough dan
Brayden W.
OAK LAWN, IL
The Electrophoresis Forensics kit does not come with enough dan to load and directions are not given in the box. You need to sign in to website that is not user friendly.
This lab has a definite "hook" for students.
Ridge Q.
SPOKANE, WA, USA
We used 5 9-volt batteries, ran the gel for 55min, and got excellent results. On end-of-unit surveys, students often remark that this was their favorite lab because they felt that they were "doing stuff real scientists do". Students are always engaged in this lab and love to compare to see which group got the best results.
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