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Biological World LO2: Explore patterns in the inheritance and variation of genetically controlled characteristics

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Biological World LO2: Explore patterns in the inheritance and variation of genetically controlled characteristics

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Linked LOs:
BW 2: Students should be able to describe asexual and sexual reproduction; explore patterns in the inheritance and variation of genetically controlled characteristics

BW 3: Students should be able to outline evolution by natural selection and how it explains the diversity of living things

NOS8: Students should be able to evaluate media based arguments concerning science and technology

NOS9: Students should be able to research and present information on the contribution that scientists make to scientific discovery and invention and its impact on society

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Junior science unit plan _Natural Selection Genetics

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Key principle in this unit: Learning to Learn- students will be researching the impacts of genetics based technology on society
Key Skill: Discussing and debating- the students will be evaluating the credibility of sources e.g. peer review documents, media, NGOs etc
I am including this principle and skill as they cover NOS Learning Objectives 8 and 9

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The Framework for Junior Cycle, provides the basis for post-primary schools to plan quality, inclusive and relevant education programmes with improved learning experiences for all students, including those with special educational needs.

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The Framework for Junior Cycle, provides the basis for post-primary schools to plan quality, inclusive and relevant education programmes with improved learning&…

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BW LO3 Evolution and Natural Selection Resources

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BW LO3 Evolution and Natural Selection Resources

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From JCT Teacher Learning for New Material pdf

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Understanding Evolution - Your one-stop source for information on evolution

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Evolution is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient ancestors. Evolution is responsible for both the remarkable similarities we see across all life and the amazing diversity of that life - but exactly how does it work? Here, we'll find out.

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Mechanisms: the processes of evolution - Understanding Evolution

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Evolution is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient ancestors. Evolution is responsible for both the remarkable similarities we see across all life and the amazing diversity of that life - but exactly how does it work? Here, we'll find out.

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BW LO2: Useful overview of Genetic concepts

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BW LO2: Useful overview of Genetic concepts

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Includes teacher materials
From JCT Teacher Learning for New Material pdf

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Learn.Genetics [Internet]. Salt Lake City (UT): Genetic Science Learning Center; 2018 [cited 2023 Nov 27] Available from https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/

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NOS 8 Students can develop their communication skills by using the Young Scientist Journal

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NOS 8 Students can develop their communication skills by using the Young Scientist Journal

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Also useful for researching projects and they can send in their work for publication
From JCT Teacher Learning for New Material pdf

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Genetic Engineering TY Project, Genetics Class Project and DNA Profiling Exercise

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Genetic Engineering TY Project, Genetics Class Project and DNA Profiling Exercise

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Obtained from a colleague. Useful worksheets to use in class

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How my thinking on specification, NoS and Inquiry has developed

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Mendel and how Pea Plants helped us understand Genetics

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Mendel and how Pea Plants helped us understand Genetics

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3 min introduction to Mendel

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How Mendel's pea plants helped us understand genetics - Hortensia Jiménez Díaz

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BBC First Life Evolution David Attenborough

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BBC First Life Evolution David Attenborough

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Great overview of evolution.

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Paper on the teaching of Biological Inheritance in Second Level Schools

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Paper on the teaching of Biological Inheritance in Second Level Schools

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This paper looks at using constructivist theories to teach evolution in schools. I found it useful to learn about this method of education. It also includes a useful overview on common misconceptions that students have in regards to this topics and this will help my planning accordingly.

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Science Collaborative Planning Document - interactive

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Obtained from a colleague. Useful document for class worksheet with additional example that could be used as an extension or as a homework exercise depending on time constraints.