Section outline

  • Example of a Punnett square with keywords that are used to describe certain alleles.



    Kia ora 10C1,

    Our context is relationships, iRise

    Big Idea

    This term, across your learning areas, you will be exploring how our beliefs and perceptions affect our interpretation of the world. How do you, your friends, community think of the news, scientific information and personal relationships? 

    In time, you will be researching a scientific issue related to genetics and presenting your findings as a TED Talk! 

    Our value is pono, integrity


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the relationship between DNA, chromosomes, alleles and genes and how these determine inheritance and variation in organisms.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • describe the basic process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next.
    • describe the role and importance of DNA.
    • Complete Punnett squares in order to predict patterns of inheritance. 


    Activities: Any questions please email me.

    1. Word bank activity: write definitions for these words - chromosomes, genes, traits, DNA. 
    2. Practise using Punnett squares to predict inheritance. Please complete all of these SciPad pages listed in the screenshots. The SciPad pages can be found on Google Classroom.
    3. Videos to help you complete Punnett squares to predict inheritance - see Google Classroom. 


    Google Classroom code: bwo37pq