A cell is the smallest living building block of an organism, and it contains genetic material that provides the instructions used to build and control the organism.

Genetic material is made of a chemical substance called DNA, in which the instructions are stored using the genetic code.

A mortar and pestle are used to crush and grind up solid samples.

To filter a mixture is to separate out insoluble particles from a liquid. It can be done using a funnel and filter paper.

A pipette is used to transfer small quantities of liquid.

DNA from fruit

Science

Heredity

Heredity and genetic material

Genetic material and DNA

A model of the structure of DNA

The discovery of the structure of DNA

DNA, chromosomes, genes and the genome

Pupils will learn about sexual reproduction in humans, including the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems, menstrual cycle, gametes, fertilisation, gestation and birth.

In Year 6, pupils learned that living organisms produce offspring of the same kind, that characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring, and that offspring look similar to their parents and to one another but are not identical to them.

This unit examines the transmission of genetic information through heredity, how scientific methods evolve with new evidence, the importance of publishing and peer review, and the Study of DNA, chromosomes, and genes while developing lab skills focusing on safety.

Heredity and DNA

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

What is the name of this chemical molecule?

Match the step from the DNA extraction method to its role.

Match the chemical name to its job in the DNA extraction investigation.

Why can DNA from fruit be seen after using the extraction method?

Name the piece of apparatus used for transferring small volumes of liquids.

DNA is stored in which part of an animal, plant and fungi cell?

What type of cell is shown in this image?

What is the name of the chemical molecule which stores genetic information?

Why can't we usually see DNA molecules with our eyes?

Which of these words describes the equipment that is used in practical science investigations?

DNA from fruit

Lesson outcome

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