THE DNA DETECTIVES – THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER
THE DNA DETECTIVES – THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER
This is the second book in “The DNA Detectives” series written by Dr. Mandy Hartley. They are the first ever children’s fiction books for 7 – 12 year olds where the characters in the story use DNA and forensic science to solve a crime. The books have been written so children are learning about DNA, cells and forensic science as well as enjoying the exciting adventure. In this book children will discover how DNA can be used to unlock questions about the past and present. They will discover how DNA is inherited, how we can use DNA to find out where someone originates from and to establish if they are related.
THE DNA DETECTIVES – THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER
This is the second book in “The DNA Detectives” series written by Dr. Mandy Hartley. They are the first ever children’s fiction books for 7 – 12 year olds where the characters in the story use DNA and forensic science to solve a crime. The books have been written so children are learning about DNA, cells and forensic science as well as enjoying the exciting adventure. In this book children will discover how DNA can be used to unlock questions about the past and present. They will discover how DNA is inherited, how we can use DNA to find out where someone originates from and to establish if they are related.
PHOTO’S OF THE WORKSHOP
PREPARATION OF THE WORKSHOP
I really enjoyed making and tracking down props for this workshop and getting all the elements together which included making a short presentation of how I had come up with the idea of the book and putting together photos of my children, Annabelle and Harry and our dog Milly so the audience can see who the characters in the book are based on.
My
I spent a lot of time making the DNA sequences so we could identify what Henry Nance looked like, the mutation that causes the polydactyly in Elise and producing a poster so that the audience could work out if they were related to Henry Nance or Elise. Luckily, I already had a fold up pirate ship and my husband was able to drink the contents of the beer barrels so I could use them as props!
I hope you enjoy looking at the photographs of my journey!
Requirements for the workshop
1.A hall, classroom or large space where children can sit and watch the workshop.
2.Access to electricity if possible.
3.Access to a projector and screen (I can provide these if not available)
PREPARATION OF THE WORKSHOP
I really enjoyed making and tracking down props for this workshop and getting all the elements together which included making a short presentation of how I had come up with the idea of the book and putting together photos of my children, Annabelle and Harry and our dog Milly so the audience can see who the characters in the book are based on.
My
I spent a lot of time making the DNA sequences so we could identify what Henry Nance looked like, the mutation that causes the polydactyly in Elise and producing a poster so that the audience could work out if they were related to Henry Nance or Elise. Luckily, I already had a fold up pirate ship and my husband was able to drink the contents of the beer barrels so I could use them as props!
I hope you enjoy looking at the photographs of my journey!
1.A hall, classroom or large space where children can sit and watch the workshop.
2.Access to electricity if possible.
3.Access to a projector and screen (I can provide these if not available)
ABOUT, CURRICULUM LINKS & COSTS
DETAILS ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
HOW THIS WORKSHOP LINKS WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
“The DNA Detectives – The Smugglers Daughter” – workshop
This workshop has been designed to accompany my second children’s book “The DNA Detectives – The Smuggler’s Daughter”.
It has been created as a resource to help and inspire children with a love of literacy and science. Suitable for Year 1 – Year 7
£200
DETAILS ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
HOW THIS WORKSHOP LINKS WITH THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM
“The DNA Detectives – To catch a thief” – workshop
This workshop has been designed to accompany my first children’s book “The DNA Detectives – To catch a thief”. It has been created as a resource to help and inspire children with a love of literacy and science.
Suitable for Year 1 – Year 7
£200
RISK ASSESSMENT
DNA DETECTIVES - THE SMUGGLERS DAUGHTER
DNA DETECTIVES - THE SMUGGLERS DAUGHTER
USEFUL VIDEO’S AND PDF’S
EXPLANATION OF X AND Y CHROMOSOME
CAN YOU MATCH THE DNA TO THE DOG?
CAN YOU MATCH THE DNA TO THE DOG ANSWER?
CRIMINAL SNAP PART 1
CRIMINAL SNAP PART 1 ANSWER
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF DNA IS FROM A BOY OR GIRL
WHO STOLE THE SWEET?
EXPLANATION OF X AND Y CHROMOSOME
CAN YOU MATCH THE DNA TO THE DOG?
CAN YOU MATCH THE DNA TO THE DOG ANSWER?
CRIMINAL SNAP PART 1
CRIMINAL SNAP PART 1 ANSWER
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF DNA IS FROM A BOY OR GIRL
WHO STOLE THE SWEET?
WEBLINKS
Web links for “The DNA Detectives – To Catch a Thief” workshop
I have compiled some great web links with the assistance of the public engagement team at the Sanger Institute. The weblinks have been developed to help you learn more about literacy, DNA, cells, forensic science and electromagnets just like in the workshop.
There are some great video clips to watch, some fantastic online games to play where you get to write a story, learn about sentence structure, use an online thesaurus to help discover some “wow” words, become a forensic scientist and analyse the evidence you collect, you can go to a virtual online laboratory and extract DNA, find out how to make a DNA bracelet or even try and extract some DNA from fruit at home!
You can even print out the DNA evidence like Annabelle and Harry used in the book (which the workshop is based on) to see if you can be a DNA Detective and solve the crime!
DNA DETECTIVES - THE SMUGGLERS DAUGHTER WEBLINKS
DNA DETECTIVES - THE SMUGGLERS DAUGHTER WEBLINKS
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