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The work is already done for you! Incorporate Jeans for Genes day into a lesson on genetics.
We have provided a number of information/worksheets here that you may find useful in the classroom. Click on the link under each description to download the information/worksheet.
If you are unable to download worksheets, please email genie@jeansforgenes.org.au
Primary School
| Jeans Helix |
DNA shaped jeans to colour in and cut out. Decorate the classroom in denim! |
Crossword
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Crossword clues and have some fun with science (grade 4+). |
| DNA in the kitchen |
A simple, hands-on experiment using ingredients and tools from the kitchen for kids to discover DNA. Adult supervision required (grade 3+). |
| Gene Genius |
A fact sheet for teachers covering the basics of genetics - Great for a short lesson on Jeans for Genes Day |
| Genetic Traits |
Investigate the weird and wonderful genetic traits of your class to reveal more about what makes us who and what we are! |
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High School
Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy - Teachers' Notes
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Gene Therapy - Teachers' Notes Imagine you're a gene therapist - An interactive classroom activity to teach students about genes, genetic disease, inheritance, DNA technology and the challenges of cutting edge medical science (including ethical issues). Accompanied by detailed teachers' notes. |
Trivia Quiz
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Quiz students on their genetic know-how or as a lunchtime trivia game with prizes on Jeans for Genes Day (grade 9+). |
| Crossword |
Test students problem solving with these clever science clues (grade 9+) |
DNA Extraction
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Experiment Simple practical experiment for students to isolate DNA from onions; also explains how the experts do it in real scientific experiments (grade 7+) |
| Karyotyping |
A hands-on paper activity to cut-out, sort and analyse human chromosomes and genetic disorders (grade 9+). |
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