Genetics & Inheritance Slideshow
Added: 22 Apr 2020
Contributor:
Paudie Scanlon
Resource type:
Presentation
A slideshow that goes through how offspring can have genes from both parents. Includes discussion of dominant vs recessive and goes through a Punnett Square for hair colour. This material assumes the basics of reproduction have been covered previously.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 5. Biological Science
Strand unit: 2. Asexual & Sexual Reproduction/Inheritance
Suggestions for use: Use after the basics of human reproduction have been covered to teach students how genes are passed on from parents to offspring and how characteristics of offspring are decided. This slideshow sets up the students to move onto evolution and natural selection.
Key Skills:
- Managing Information and Thinking
- Staying Well
- Numeracy
