GCSE Biology Topic 6: X and Y Chromosomes
In this GCSE Biology Topic 6: X and Y Chromosomes lesson, students will describe the chromosome combinations which determine biological sex in humans and use genetic diagrams to show the probability of a baby being born male or female.
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
- Task boxes
- Discussion Exercise
- Handout sheet exercise
- Other types of genetic diagrams
- 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/x-and-y-chromosomes-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974515
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Next Lesson: Genetic Diagrams
In this lesson, students will explain the difference between dominant and recessive characteristics and learn how to use two different types of genetic diagram to show the odds of inheriting traits controlled by one gene. They will then use family trees to show how to track inherited traits.
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
