This workshop started with the topic of cells. Students discussed what they knew about cells with the goal being to come across DNA. Students then were taught about the components of DNA and what Gel Electrophoresis was. During the workshop, the process of PCR was analyzed and understood for future reference. Next, students participated in a gel electrophoresis virtual lab. During this lab
students could run the process of PCR, and could see gel electrophoresis in action. Then, the students opened the evidence folder to apply what they learned about DNA samples. Dylan showed the students a real life example of gel electrophoresis. After break, students were taught about blood cells, including antibodies and antigens. They also discussed the four blood types and what would happen if different blood types entered the human body. Then the workshop shifted towards genes and punnett squares. The class drew punnett squares together and discussed the possibilities with dominant and recessive traits. As part of a lab, the students went to the break room and tested the main suspects blood. They used what they learned about blood typing to figure out what blood types the suspects were. Lastly, the students recapped their evidence and tried to figure out who was guilty of the crime.