Section outline

  • 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