Introduction
After reading the Forensics 2.0 article, you are asked to research next-gen sequencing in forensic science. You will do a short presentation to your classmates about next-gen sequencing and the challenges of using it in forensic science.
Task
You will need to create a presentation that explains next-gen sequencing and the pros and cons for forensic science.
Process
Using the following websites, you will create a short presentation explaining next-gen sequencing in forensic science. Your presentation should include the challenges to using next-gen sequencing.
https://www.forensicmag.com/article/2016/07/future-forensic-genomics-developmental-validation-ngs
https://www.forensicmag.com/article/2013/04/next-generation-sequencing-forensics
Conclusion
You have now learned about next-gen sequencing and its uses in forensics, along with the challenges of its uses. Thank you for your expertise in sharing this with your classmates.
Teacher Page
Break students into groups to work together on this Webquest and the isotope analysis webquest. Handout Forensics 2.0 article to have them read first. Then have students research websites to gather information. Have groups share results.