DNA & genetic technologies Enquire Now Learn about DNA, genetic technologies & hereditary This genetics workshop is designed for high schools seeking a well-rounded DNA workshop. Students will: Learn about the structure of DNA Extract DNA and see laboratory centrifuges demonstrated in action Learn to use micropipettes in practice electrophoresis gels Examine the result of electrophoresis in action in your class Discover how electrophoresis works using chromatography Discuss DNA sequencing via nanopores and learn about technologies such as CRISPR used for DNA replication Trustpilot Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Secondary Science Incursions 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Australian Curriculum Mapping for all science workshops & shows Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Year 10 explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance AC9S10U01 use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory AC9S10U02 Year 9 & 10 explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review AC9S9H01 AC9S10H01 Investigate how advances in technologies enable advances in science, and how science has contributed to developments in technologies and engineering AC9S9H02 AC9S10H02 develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models AC9S9I01 AC9S10I01 analyse and connect a variety of data and information to identify and explain patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies AC9S9I05 AC9S10I05 construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information AC9S9I07 AC9S10I07 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows NSW SCIENCE SYLLABUS CONTENT for all our incursions NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023) Stage 4 A student: identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02 – Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically – Make predictions based on scientific knowledge and observations Stage 5 asks questions or makes predictions using observations SCLS-WS-02 – Ask questions about familiar objects and events based on observations – Make predictions based on observations describes the relationship between the diversity of living things and the theory of evolution SC5-GEV-01 – Explain how the processes of natural selection and isolation can lead to changes within and between species – Investigate, using evidence, how the complexity and diversity of organisms have changed over geological timescales explains how DNA is responsible for the transmission of heritable characteristics and can be manipulated through genetic technologies SC5-GEV-02 – Identify that all organisms have information coded in genetic material – Observe and model the arrangement of genetic information in an organism to define and compare the terms DNA, gene, chromosome and genome. – Relate the structure of the DNA double helix to its functions – Discuss the nature of scientific discovery by comparing the contributions of scientists involved in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. – Identify examples of current and emerging genetic technologies – Discuss applications of genetic technologies in conservation, agriculture, industry and medicine – Discuss the applications of genetic testing and its associated social, economic and ethical implications NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 7 and 8 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be developed in guiding investigations to identify patterns, test relationships and analyse and evaluate scientific models. VC2S8I01 scientific methods, conclusions and claims can be analysed to identify assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. VC2S8I06 evidence-based arguments can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of ethical issues and protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S8I07 Levels 9 & 10 genetic inheritance involves the function of DNA, chromosomes, genes and alleles, and the roles of mitosis and meiosis in passing on genetic information to the next generation; the principles of Mendelian inheritance can be used to predict ratios of genotypes and phenotypes in monohybrid crosses involving dominant and recessive traits. VC2S10U04 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be used in guiding investigations to test and develop explanatory models and relationships. VC2S10I01 the validity and reproducibility of investigation methods and the validity of conclusions and claims can be evaluated, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence, biases that may influence observations and conclusions, sources of error and areas of uncertainty. VC2S10I06 arguments based on a variety of evidence can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S10I07 Science Show Activities DNA structure Learn how bases in DNA link and how bonding creates the helical structure DNA Extraction Extract real DNA from plants... a classic activity Micropipetting Lean the skills used to use a micropipette Electrophoresis Using DNA simulant, run a gel to discuss DNA base pair traversal speeds Chromatography How does this an analogy for electrophoresis? Biotechnology Learn a variety of genetic technologies including nanopore sequencing & CRISPR Requirements Appropriate for Years 7 to 10 with a maximum of 30 students. Access to at least 2 electrical power sockets with a wide floor space. 10 tables around the edge of the room. Chairs are not required. Duration 60 minutes. Set up time 45 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes. During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here Did you know about our larger stage shows? Designed to engage groups of up to 240 students, pair this workshop with one of these school favourites! Big Science Big Fun tick tick BOOM! Destination Moon Cost $580 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop Find out about offers & discounts here! In a regional area? Find out how we can attend your school as part of a country science tour! Call 1300 856 828, or click below to make a booking for your school. Print a PDF for mapping of all our science visits Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Distance learning programs for schools Award-winning distance learning programs for schools using video conferencing across Australia & beyond since 2004. Virtual excursions students love! 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Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions Australian ACARA Content Outcomes: Science F-10 Version 9.0 Year 10 explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance AC9S10U01 use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory AC9S10U02 Year 9 & 10 explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review AC9S9H01 AC9S10H01 Investigate how advances in technologies enable advances in science, and how science has contributed to developments in technologies and engineering AC9S9H02 AC9S10H02 develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models AC9S9I01 AC9S10I01 analyse and connect a variety of data and information to identify and explain patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies AC9S9I05 AC9S10I05 construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information AC9S9I07 AC9S10I07 Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows
NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023) Stage 4 A student: identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02 – Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically – Make predictions based on scientific knowledge and observations Stage 5 asks questions or makes predictions using observations SCLS-WS-02 – Ask questions about familiar objects and events based on observations – Make predictions based on observations describes the relationship between the diversity of living things and the theory of evolution SC5-GEV-01 – Explain how the processes of natural selection and isolation can lead to changes within and between species – Investigate, using evidence, how the complexity and diversity of organisms have changed over geological timescales explains how DNA is responsible for the transmission of heritable characteristics and can be manipulated through genetic technologies SC5-GEV-02 – Identify that all organisms have information coded in genetic material – Observe and model the arrangement of genetic information in an organism to define and compare the terms DNA, gene, chromosome and genome. – Relate the structure of the DNA double helix to its functions – Discuss the nature of scientific discovery by comparing the contributions of scientists involved in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. – Identify examples of current and emerging genetic technologies – Discuss applications of genetic technologies in conservation, agriculture, industry and medicine – Discuss the applications of genetic testing and its associated social, economic and ethical implications NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0 For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site. Levels 7 and 8 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be developed in guiding investigations to identify patterns, test relationships and analyse and evaluate scientific models. VC2S8I01 scientific methods, conclusions and claims can be analysed to identify assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. VC2S8I06 evidence-based arguments can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of ethical issues and protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S8I07 Levels 9 & 10 genetic inheritance involves the function of DNA, chromosomes, genes and alleles, and the roles of mitosis and meiosis in passing on genetic information to the next generation; the principles of Mendelian inheritance can be used to predict ratios of genotypes and phenotypes in monohybrid crosses involving dominant and recessive traits. VC2S10U04 investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses can be used in guiding investigations to test and develop explanatory models and relationships. VC2S10I01 the validity and reproducibility of investigation methods and the validity of conclusions and claims can be evaluated, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence, biases that may influence observations and conclusions, sources of error and areas of uncertainty. VC2S10I06 arguments based on a variety of evidence can be constructed to support conclusions or evaluate claims, including consideration of any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information. VC2S10I07
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