All Resources for under 11s
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DNA
A fun activity where students fold a paper model which makes up a DNA double helix. This has been supplied by the Wellcome Trust centre for Human Genetics.
Resource: DNA Helix template: DNA Helix instructions
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14 / 14-16
Approach: Games and quizzes
Background information about DNA and also a downloadable PDF which you can then cut out to make a DNA model. This has been supplied by the CSIRO.
Resource: Make a DNA model
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14 / 14-16
Approach: Games and quizzes
Patterns of inheritance
Website for teachers created by Jeans for Genes, where your school can meet children with genetic disorders through short films and classroom activities targeted at key areas of the national curriculum.
Resource: Genes are Us
Age range: 5-6 / 7-10 / 11-14 / 14-16
Approach: Videos, animations,games and quizzes
General Education
East Midlands Science Learning Centre
The Science Learning Centre offers the best in professional development to everyone involved in science education
Resource: Science Learning Centre
Age range: 7-10/11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Training
Top Marks! Educational Search Engine
A resource for finding teaching resources, homework help and educational websites for use in the classroom.
Resource: Top Marks!
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
American Society of Human Genetics
Genetics education for K-16 (UG/PG) students and teachers, future genetics professionals and the public, from the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the Genetics Society of America (GSA), USA.
Resource: ASGH.org
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
Genetic Resources for Schools and Students
Resources developed by the Institute of Biology to improve the understanding of human genetics in schools from Key Stage 2 upwards, UK.
Resource: Institute of Biology
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
Genetics Education Partnership (GEP)
Learning community of school teachers, scientists and genetics professionals, Washington, USA.
Resource: Genetics Education Partnership
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
Science Teaching Alive
This is a very handy resource for science teachers to be able to share resources, ideas and experiences. This site should be of particular interest to those working in a "developing world" context where the challenges are greatest.
Resource: Science Teaching Alive
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
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