Year 9 Genetics full set of 12 lessons

Full set of lessons on a year 9 KS3 genetics topic. All resources, activities, video links and instructions within the PowerPoint.

Lesson order:
DNA structure- sweets and structure
DNA, chromosomes and genes
DNA extraction
Story of DNA
Variation-genetic variation in a population- genetic difference prac
Mendel
Darwin
Natural selection- picking up seeds, m&ms, newspaper and black paper.
Extinction and endangered animals- research an extinct and endangered animal. Why do things become extinct or endangered.
Conservation programs and preserving biodiversity
Yellowstone’s wolves- Search online for ‘How wolves change rivers’. Show the video and ask students to take notes. In groups, students should draw a diagram of the relationships of the different organisms.
Beavers
Survival- animal behaviour (Earthworms/ woodlice)