Name _________________________ Period ___ Date _________ Teacher Mr. Iannucci
Discovering DNA: Science Symposium Information
All 7H students are required to take part in the Science Symposium on Thursday, November 10, 2016,
7-8 pm. In order to meet the requirements for this project, students must research genetic engineering
and DNA fingerprinting, participate in the field trip, and create a Tri-board to display their results. All
Tri-boards must be organized using the format below.
Parents are invited to view the presentations on the evening of the Science Symposium. Be sure they
are accurate, neat, typed, and labeled. Students are required to stand at their project the evening of the
Symposium for the purpose of answering questions or providing explanations. Be proud of your
work!!!
The timeline for the Symposium is included in this packet, as well as the scoring rubric. Please transfer
all due dates into your planner so you do not turn in anything late!!! This project is mandatory and
must be satisfactorily completed in order to remain in the honors class. 10 points a day will be
deducted for any portions that are handed in late.
After you have read this assignment sheet with your parents and agree to the honors project
criteria, please sign the attached contract. Return the signed contract to your science teacher,
where it will be kept on file.
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What is genetic
engineering?
Define DNA and
provide a diagram or
picture of DNA
Define genetic
engineering
Briefly describe the
history of genetic
engineering
Describe one
application of its use.
Pick one way in
which genetic
engineering is used
Describe its benefit
What is DNA
fingerprinting?
Define DNA
fingerprinting and
provide a picture or
diagram of it
Describe one
application of its
use.
Pick one way in
which DNA
fingerprinting is
used
Describe its benefit
Title:
Glowing Genes Procedure:
What steps did you take during the glowing
genes workshop?
 Bullet materials used
 List steps of procedure
 Provide pictures of you
performing the activity
DNA Fingerprinting Procedure:
What steps did you take during the DNA
fingerprinting workshop?
 List materials used
 List steps of procedure
 Provide pictures of you
performing the activity
Conclusion:
How can genetic
engineering be used in the
future?
 List one new way that
you think genetic
engineering can be used
in the future
 How has DNA
fingerprinting been used
to solve crime cases?
 Pick one court case
where an individual was
either released from
prison or charged based
on DNA evidence.
 Briefly describe the case
and how DNA was used
to discover the truth
Your Name
(First and Last)
Mr. Iannucci
7 Honors Life Science
Period 8
Name
Life Science 7 Honors Period _____
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Date:_______________________
Mr. Iannucci
Symposium Project - Discovering DNA
Directions: The following questions must be researched, answered in paragraph form (using Works
Cited), and typed on a separate sheet of paper and submitted by the due dates.
Before the Field Trip:
1. What is genetic engineering? (due September 28, 2016)
 Define DNA and provide a diagram or picture of DNA
 Define genetic engineering
 Briefly describe the history of genetic engineering
Describe one application of its use.
 Pick one way in which genetic engineering is used
 Describe its benefit
2. What is DNA fingerprinting? (due October 5, 2016)
 Define DNA fingerprinting and provide a picture or diagram of it
Describe one application of its use.
 Pick one way in which DNA fingerprinting is used
 Describe its benefit
After Trip:
3. What steps did you take during the glowing genes workshop? (due October 19, 2016)
 List materials used
 List steps of procedure
 Provide pictures of you performing the activity
What steps did you take during the DNA fingerprinting workshop?
 List materials used
 List steps of procedure
 Provide pictures of you performing the activity
4. How can genetic engineering be used in the future? (due October 26, 2016)
 List one new way that you think genetic engineering can be used in the future
How has DNA fingerprinting been used to solve crime cases?
 Pick one court case where an individual was either released from prison or charged based
on DNA evidence.
 Briefly describe the case and how DNA was used to discover the truth
I have read the symposium information and understand the requirements and due
dates for the Science Symposium Project. Each submission for the due dates must
be typed, and will be graded. 10 points a day will be deducted for any portion of the
project that is handed in late.
Student Name (Print) ____________________________________________________
Student Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________
Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________