Forensics+DNA+Debate+Project

Essential Question Should the government be allowed to catalog every citizen's DNA? Choose a side.

Debate Format [|Lincoln-Douglas debate]

Step 1: Gather Evidence and Evaluate Sources // Build Your Case! Use the **databases** below to locate authoritative sources of information. //
 * DNA Technology and Crime: Read this unbiased background article first!
 * Gale Federated Search: Search all of the Gale databases at once.
 * Opposing Viewpoints in Context
 * NBC-Learn
 * Global Issues in Context
 * Facts on File: Science Online
 * Science in Context


 * Library Catalog **
 * Destiny Quest:Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.

**NOTE:** Use the Source Evaluation Checklist handout to help you evaluate sources.

Step 3: Cite Sources


 * NoodleTools **
 * Creating a New Account on NoodleTools
 * Creating and Sharing a Project in NoodleTools
 * Re-validating Your Noodle Tools Account
 * Username - technology
 * Password - contact your library teacher: library
 * Retrieving your NoodleTools Password
 * Citing an Online Database article in Noodle Tools (**Copy and Paste** an MLA formatted citation)
 * Citing an Online Database article in Noodle Tools (**Create your own** MLA citation)
 * Citing a Website in Noodle Tools

Handouts

Massachusetts State Frameworks

Central Concepts: Genes allow for the storage and transmission of genetic information. They are a set of instructions encoded in the nucleotide sequence of each organism. Genes code for the specific sequences of amino acids that comprise the proteins characteristic to that organism. ||
 * 3. Genetics