All Resources for under 11s
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DNA
- Fold a DNA Model
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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 and instructions
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14 / 14-16
Approach: Games and quizzes
- Make a DNA Model
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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
- Genes are Us
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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
- Education CPD+
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Education CPD+ provides professional development for those involved in science education
Resource: Education CPD+
Age range: 7-10/11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Training
- Top Marks! Educational Search Engine
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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
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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: GSA Education
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
- Genetic Resources for Schools and Students
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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
- Genomics Education Partnership (GEP)
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Learning community of school teachers, scientists and genetics professionals, Washington, USA.
Resource: Genomics Education Partnership
Age range: 7-10/ 11-14/ 14-16/ 16-18
Approach: Topic material
- Science Teaching Alive
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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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