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Biology KS4: Genetics

Curriculum Support

On Demand

20 mins

£2.50

Host: Jamie Johnson - BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE. Jamie is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.

Every living organism is made up of cells, from single celled bacteria to complex organisms like animal and plants.

What makes us different? This lesson focuses on the structure of DNA, what it is made ofand how it is arranged. It also looks at genes as packets of information, and introduces need to know terminology for the GCSE.

Safeguarding reminder:  We know that the safety of your child is of the utmost important. This is why we use Zoom's Webinar feature to provide our live classes, where by default, your child's webcam and microphone are disabled. 

Key takeaways:

  • Identify the location, structure and components of DNA in humans.
  • Describe a gene, and explain how more than one version of the same gene can exist in humans.
  • Describe and use the terms genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant and recessive when discussing inheritance of traits.

Suitable for:

This class is suitable for all ages, especially for students looking to revise a key concept in science in Years 10 and 11.

Class requirements

A pen, pencil and paper to make notes may be required for this class.

What to expect

  • This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar
  • This class was pre-recorded and is now available to view on demand
  • You'll now be taken to a Stripe payment page.
  • After payment, you will immediately be taken to a new window to watch the recorded class.

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