Section outline

  •  FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying key parts of DNA and explaining their functions
    • We are FOCUSING on developing a candy model of the DNA and describing the different parts of it and what they represent to enhance our learning



    Kia Ora Yr 10. This week we will be looking at the key parts and functions of DNA. 


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • construct a model of the structure of the DNA molecule
      • define key terms associated with the structure of DNA
      • identify the four nitrogen bases that compose DNA
      • summarize the history of human knowledge about DNA

    Activities:

    1. DNA activity and timeline of Genetics and key scientists 
    2. Strawberry DNA extraction experiment 

    Homework:
    Complete worksheets from this week on Google classroom on DNA 


    Plan for the week is as follows: 

    Tuesday: Theory work on DNA - notes and candy model 

    Wednesday/Thursday: DNA notes, catch-up and EP ( Yr 10 off on Thursday) 

    Friday:  DNA Strawberry extraction experiment with another classmate. Worksheet and instructions will be on google classroom. More information in the video below.