Authors: Debbie Robbins Subject(s): Biometrics, Forensic Science, Biology Grade Level: 10-12th Grade

Unit Objective(s)/Overview:

This unit is meant to first, introduce biometrics, explore concepts and then, consider the ethics that surround the field of biometrics.  At the conclusion of this unit, students should have (at the minimum) a working definition of the different kinds of biometric tools/devices and how they are used.  Students will develop a preliminary idea of the ethics behind biometrics.

Learning Activities:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Biometrics

Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations of Biometrics

Resources: 

Powerpoint, Introduction to Biometrics,  Biometrics Web search handout,  Web search Rubric, Ethics in Biometrics handout

Credits and References:

"An Overview of Biometrics." National Center for State Courts. 20 July 2006.
 National Center for State Courts. 27 Jul 2006
                        <http://ctl.ncsc.dni.us/biomet%20web/BMOverview.html>.
"Biometric Security Overview." Technovelgy.com. Technovelgy.com. 28 Jul 2006
                       <http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Technology-Article.asp?ArtNum=10>.
"Cherry DNA Lab." Biotechnology Institute Homepage. BioTechnology Institute.
                        27 Jul 2006 <http://www.biotechinstitute.org/resources/cherry_dna_lab.html>.
"DNA Extraction From Wheat Germ." Learn.Genetics. 18 July 2006. Genetic Science
                        Learning Center University of Utah. 27 Jul 2006
<http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/activities/wheatgerm/>.
Warlick, David. Citation Machine. 29 Oct. 2000. Landmarks. 19 Jul. 2005 <http://www.citationmachine.net>.
Welcome to Bio-Rad Laboratories." Welcome to Bio-Rad Laboratories. Bio-Rad USA. 27 Jul 2006
<http://www.bio-rad.com/>