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: