GATTACA

"How can an understanding of genetics help us understand and potentially influence genetic inheritance?"

Key Concept: Relationships

Related Concepts: Evidence, Models & Patterns

Global Context: Identities and Relationships

Content summary:

- What are genes?

- How are genes inherited and how do they affect our characteristics?

- What are the potential effects of changing the makeup of our genes?

Subject Objectives:

A. Knowledge & understanding

B. Inquiry & designing

C. Processing & evaluating

D. Reflecting on the impact(s) of science

AtL: Research, Communication

Debate proposition: We should use our knowledge of genetics to eliminate genetic birth defects.

Summative Assessment Task: