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 discussing the effects of DNA mutations in people by explaining Stan Walker and his whānau's medical history.



    Kia Ora Yr 9. 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: 

    Monday: Theory work on DNA - Group activity constructing a timeline for Genetics and researching the findings of 2 key scientists from any of these: 

    Gregor Mendel

    Frederick Griffith

    James Watson

    Rosalind Franklin

    Maurice Wilkins

    Feb. 8, 1865: Mendel Reads Paper Founding Genetics | WIREDRosalind Elsie Franklin | Jewish Women's Archive

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

         

    Thursday: Scientific literacy on 'Gene seekers' article on Stan Walker and his family. Worksheet and link is on Google classroom. If you wish to watch a document following Stan's journey here is the video below: