Term 4 Weeks 1-2

Kia ora Year 10s

Success Criteria:

I am beginning to use scientific knowledge to evaluate cultural folklore used the explain the origins of disease, and empathise with those affected.
I can identify different types of variations and explain why variation is important
I can describe the difference between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and traits
I can describe the building blocks of DNA in detail
I can make a model that is representative of the DNA structure

Activities:

1. Introduction to variation ppt
   
2. Identifying different genetic trait on me and a friend
3. Consequences of inbreeding - exploring genetic illness such as haemophilia in the royal lineage
4. Video - The consequence of marrying your cousin 
5. Amoeba sisters video - Introduction to heredity
6. Worksheet - DNA, chromosomes, genes, and traits
7. EP - revision on DNA the molecule, genetics, and the evolution of NZ species
8. DNA powerpoint
   
9. SCIPAD 134-135
   
10. DNA Molymod demonstration
11. Build your own DNA

Further Learning:
All resources are posted on Google Classroom and EP