Genetics

Explore inheritance and variation while discovering how genetic information is passed from one generation to the next.

Level

Junior Cycle

Subject

Biology

Specification

Junior Cycle Science

Practical Work

Included

Learning Outcomes (BW2)

  • Describe the differences between asexual, and sexual reproduction.
  • Explain how characteristics are inherited.
  • Understand the role of genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
  • Explore variation within species.
  • Investigate patterns of inheritance.

Resources

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Notes

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Worksheets

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Presentations

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Practical Activities

Hands on investigations and experiments.

Quizzes

Test understanding with topic-specific quizzes.

Exam Questions

Specific Irish Junior Cycle exam questions.


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