Term 3 Week 8+9

Kia Ora ākonga, 

This week we will be focusing on the genetic portion of our topic. The slides on google classroom are heavy in content which is why I have spread it over this week and next. 

Plan for the 2 weeks is as follows: 

Week 8:

1. Variation/Traits

2. DNA/Chromosomes

3. Intro to Mitosis and Meiosis 

Week 9: 

Mitosis and Meiosis contd. 

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Define genome, chromosome, gene and DNA 
• Describe  the structure of DNA 
• Establish the number of chromosomes in different cell types.
• Explain the difference between mitosis and meiosis
  

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on describing what genetic traits and variation are so we can explain how variation occurs in individuals
• We are FOCUSING on identifying the different stages of cell division so we can compare the genetic differences we observe in individuals.