Section outline

  • DNA - structure Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure Diagram | Quizlet

    Context: Reconnecting

    Big Ideas: 

    We have become distanced from each other and in some ways isolated - from school, each other and sometimes ourselves.  This term we focus on discovering what makes us unique and reconnecting with others.  Our focus in Science will be to learn about our body - cells, cell division & genetics which make us who we are.


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...explaining how genetic information is passed on to the next generation which influences who we are.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to make a model the DNA so as to demonstrate our understanding of Cells & DNA.
    Success Criteria:   I can/have:
    • Basic understanding of Genes, chromosomes.
    • identify the base pairs in a nucleotide of a gene

    Activities - Do NOW

      • See Assessment task 1
      • Complete the SCIPAD worksheets as provided - 
      • BrainPop tasks - Heredity & Genetics - Due date 31st March
      • Education Perfect tasks
      • DNA Model - Working in pairs -

        This week you will plan to construct a 3-D model of DNA out of household junk. Make sure that you include the sugar-phosphate backbone and the nitrogen bases. These beautiful works of art and science will hang in the Science room/C10, so be proud of what you do and take the time necessary to construct a nice model.  If you need any material you must email me so I can purchase these.

    This is due on 8th April. You will be required to stand up in front of the class and explain your model.

    Websites for DNA models
    https://sciencing.com/make-model-using-pipe-cleaners-4745268.html
    https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Model-of-DNA-Using-Common-Materials