The role of an understanding of DNA structure and of genetic engineering is then introduced. Students are encouraged to think not only of the details of investigations and discoveries, but also of potential future developments and of questions about responsibility for control of the direction of these developments. This forensic science unit provides an opportunity to revise aspects of physics, chemistry, genetics and the skills of investigation, observation, sorting of data, deduction and report writing common to the practice of all aspects of science. The hypothetical crime is left to the students to solve and in the process they carry out a number of practical investigations as well as examining all the information provided. The books provide a four year sequential program in science.
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Complete the order form and mail or fax immediately. A team of 19 writers has contributed to Science Australia. Many of the team are experienced, practising science teachers. Others are curriculum consultants, science writers or scientists. Their work has been trialed in government, Catholic and independent schools throughout Australia in single-sex and coeducational schools in isolated, rural and suburban locations.