Inheritance

What similarities do you have with your mum, dad and siblings? Why do you have these similarities?

Define the following: Inheritance, chromosome, gene, allele, Haploid nucleus, Diploid nucleus. In your team decide on the definition you would all use.

Starter What does DNA stand for? DNA is found in the _________

Deoxyribonucleic acid Learning intention To know the components of DNA To build a model of the DNA To describe the features of the DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid Learning intention To know the components of DNA To build a model of the DNA To describe the features of the DNA

meiosis Learning intention: What is meiosis? Where does it occur? Why does it occur?

Mitosis Learning intention What is mitosis? Where does it occur? Why does it occur? What is the different between meiosis and mitosis

Variation

Learning intention What are the two types of variation? Give examples What influences or causes these variations? What issues surround these variations in our society?

Assignment (D) Design an experiment in which you collect information on a genetic trait (family, friends School)

Assignment (E) 1. Collect class data on the following genetic traits : Tongue rolling, Widow’s peak, earlobe, hitchhiker’s thumb. 2. Compare class data with the one provided(see Moodle), look at and describe any relationship, trends or patterns. Link this to science. 3. Discuss the importance of large sample size and how it relates to reliability.

Starter in pairs Look below What will you have after mitosis occurs?

If you are looking at DNA molecule and you count 13 cytosine bases, how many guanine would you count? For extra point explain how you came up with your answer

B= Brown eyes b= blue eyes A couple have the following genotype Bb and Bb What are their chances(%) of getting a blue eye baby?

The couple had four kids with blue eyes, they found out they were having another baby. What is the colour of the baby’s eyes going to be? Explain your answer

Mutation Learning intention To define mutation What condition in human help you describe mutation Outline the effect of ionizing radiation and chemicals on mutation Prevet, dosvedania

Selection Learning intention Define natural selection Why is artificial selection important or used for. Describe sickle cell anemia, and explain its incidence in relation to malaria

Assignment(A+B) Write an essay on one of the following; Genetic diseases and potential methods of treatment Current examples of Natural selection Current treatment of Sickle cell anemia and malaria

starter What is the difference between Artificial and natural selection? What are the stages involved in natural selection?

Charles Darwin To describe how Charles Darwin thought the process of natural selection occurred.

Genetic Engineering Learning intention Define genetic engineering Explain why, and outline how, human insulin genes were put into bacteria using genetic engineering.

Use one of the following Make a model Make an imovie Read the news Find youtube videos Make a power point Use art, drama, music etc