English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe inheritance
Describe the genetic mechanisms of sexual reproduction
Present scientific information in written and diagrammatic form
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Words and meanings to learn
inherited
a characteristic that is passed on genetically from one's parents or ancestors
gene
a section of DNA that codes for a particular characteristic, such as the gene for blue eyes
genetics
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
chromosome
a thread-like structure found in the cell nucleus which carries genetic information in the form of genes
variation
a change or difference; in biology, this means the difference between two living organisms
Maria completed her PGCE at Oxford in 2005 and taught at schools in Oxford and London before taking time out for family and travel. Maria has led INSET for teachers in Ukraine and gained her Scouting Wood Badge in Belgium. Since returning to the UK and the classroom in 2019, Maria has been awarded Chartered Science Teacher status and more recently, Lead Practitioner. She is also on the Editorial Board for School Science Review, the ASE Journal, and currently teaches at The Charter School East Dulwich as KS5 Science Lead.
Resources: Paper, pens/craft materials, scissors, glue and the handout.
Core Handout: A series of questions on genetic inheritance.
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