Some of your students may want to find out more about how DNA works. This video: explains it in a clear way that they will understand. DNA explained The video uses clear graphics to explain DNA. It starts by looking at its molecular structure, then goes on to how minute differences in the DNA…
Homework Activity – Famous Family Inheritance
Famous Family Inheritance – a homework task about inheritance for KS3 students Here is a simple but fun activity that your students can complete during a topic on inheritance. Each student will need: • Access to the internet/newspapers/magazines Student instructions Take a look through some newspapers, magazines or use an internet search…
Oops! When science goes wrong – DNA and mutations
A great way to extend your more able students when studying DNA is to take a look at what happens when the DNA code goes wrong and mutations occur. Why not share with them this story of an extraordinary cat. Meet Yoda – the cat with a mutation Yoda the cat has an extra…