2. Biology: Genetics and Evolution

Keystage: KS3

Subject: Biology

Resource type: Lesson

Skills: Creativity

Click to download the resource (updated 15 January 2025)

In this activity, students will step into the role of a Marketing Manager. Students can work individually, or in groups, to create an awareness campaign focused on a specific genetic disease. The campaign, presented through a poster and an Instagram post, aims to educate their peers about the significance of understanding heredity and the intricacies of the chosen disease. Emphasising the importance of providing clear and accurate information, the project encourages students to develop content about genetics and health for their audience.

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Marketing Manager

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Creativity Step 3
I generate ideas when I have been given a clear brief.

Curriculum Table

England: The national curriculumBiology: Genetics and Evolution
Inheritance, chromosomes, DNA, and genes.
Heredity is the process by which genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next
Scotland: National 5 BiologyTo be confirmed.
Wales: WJEC GCSE Science (double award) specificationTo be confirmed.

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