Downloads for Teachers

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
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!

High School

Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy - Teachers' Notes
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

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
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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Jeans Helix	DNA shaped jeans to colour in and cut out. Decorate the classroom in denim!
Crossword	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!

Gene Therapy Gene Therapy - Teachers' Notes	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	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	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+).