The first part of a 3-part project designed for an able yr8 group. This is designed for distance learning during covid19 but could be adjusted for regular classroom use once things return to normal. Has a lesson ppt focused around DNA and reading ‘dino DNA’. Introduces the ideas of codons (base triplets in DNA). Some of the tasks in here are magpied from other areas and collated together so thanks to those that originally made them. The class enjoyed it so thought to share. Sources of adjusted resources. Thanks again for the excellent original resources : Dinosaur Information sheets (Author alphagekko) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/build-your-own-jurassic-park-11508031 I-Rex Trait Worksheet and task (Author TRJ) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/jurassic-land-genetics-genes-dna-breeding-reproduction-cloning-engineering-gm-variation-11285458

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

The second part of a 3-part project designed for an able yr8 group. This is designed for distance learning during covid19 but could be adjusted for regular classroom use once things return to normal. This lesson (and project) is focused around genetic engineering and selective breeding. It is made with the understanding that students already have been introduced to these concepts previously. If you are looking for a similary themed project with a focus around ecology and island bulding then check out alpahgekko’s excellent and inventive lesson (linked below). I have used their dinosaur information sheet in this resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/build-your-own-jurassic-park-11508031

The final part of a 3-part project designed for an able yr8 group. This is designed for distance learning during covid19 but could be adjusted for regular classroom use once things return to normal. This resource is a end task to finalise the project getting students to design the island itself and put the dinosaurs they have chosen into it from previous lessons. If you are looking for a similary themed project with a focus around ecology and island bulding then check out alpahgekko’s excellent and inventive lesson (linked below). I have used their map of Isla Nuba in this lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/build-your-own-jurassic-park-11508031

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.

Resource made for an able year 8 group for distance learning. Designed to have everything the student needs in one document to make it easier to access.