GCSE Biology Topic 6: DNA
In this GCSE Biology Topic 6: DNA lesson, students will define key vocabulary like genes and genome, describe the structure of DNA and where it is found, state the steps of protein synthesis and explain the role of proteins in biology. The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading
- Keywords task (vocabulary: DNA, chromosome, gene, genome and inherited characteristics)
- Discussion Exercise
- Comprehension questions
- Handout sheet task
- Task boxes
- Linking questions (high ability)
- Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dna-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974472
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Next Lesson: Mutations
In this lesson, students will describe what mutation is, explain how mutation can lead to disease and describe the different types of mutations (insertion, addition and substitution).
Lessons for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology Topic 6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution
- DNA and Protein Synthesis
- Mutation
- Sexual Reproduction
- Asexual Reproduction
- X and Y Chromosomes
- Genetic Diagrams
- Inherited Disorders
- Gregor Mendel
- Variation
- Evolution
- Selective Breeding
- Genetic Engineering
- Cloning
- Fossils
- Speciation
- Classification and Evolutionary Trees
- Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
