Download 2017 DNA Lab Programmes Booklet

SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
Cycles
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
Characteristics, differences
and similarities of animal, plant,
bacteria and fungal cells.
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
Diversity of Cells
Differences in parts and functions
between animal and plant cells.
Systems
Understanding of inheritance
– many characteristics of an
organism are passed on from
parents to offspring.
Genes and Our Traits
Function of DNA and its role in the
cell system.
DNA Basics
Identification of animal and plant
cell parts and functions.
Diversity of Cells
Electrical circuit and current flow
application in DNA electrophoresis.
DNA Detectives
Genes and our Traits
DNA Basics
DNA Detectives
Bacteria Outbreak
Diversity of Cells
DNA Basics /
Genes and our Traits
DNA Detectives /
Bacteria Outbreak
SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
Lower Secondary
Diversity of living
things
Awareness that bacteria could have
beneficial or harmful effects.
Bacteria and Health/
Food Microbiology
Human digestive
system
Importance of hygiene habits and food
handling practices to prevent food-borne
diseases.
Bacteria and Health
Role of amylase in digestion.
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
Hygienic practices when handling food.
Bacteria and Health
Identify cell structures and organelles of
different organisms.
Life in Micro
Relationship between cell function
(transport of oxygen) and cell structure (red
blood cells).
Genetic Diseases
Biuret and starch test.
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
Food and
Consumer
Education
Food and kitchen
safety
O Level Biology
Cell structure and
organisation
Biological molecules
- proteins
Effects of temperature on rate of enzyme
reaction.
Enzyme mode of action, key components
involved in a catalytic reaction.
Amazing Enzymes
Effects of substrate concentrate on rate of
enzyme reaction.
Nutrition in humans
Function of amylase in digestion.
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
Transport in humans
Role of red blood cells in oxygen transport
and diseases (thalassaemia and sickle cell
anaemia).
Genetic Diseases
Different ABO blood groups and possible
combinations for donor and recipient in
blood transfusions.
DNA and Life
Function of the brain and neurons.
The Brain Connection
Co-ordination and
response in humans
Function of the brain and spinal cord in
producing a co-ordinated response.
SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
Cell Division
Identify the main stages of mitosis and meiosis.
Life in Micro
Molecular genetics
Structure of DNA, complementary base pairing rule.
DNA and Life/ DNA in
Forensic Science/ Genetic
Diseases/ Finding the
lost Princess/ DNA:
Cracking the Code of Life/
Developing a Scientist
Skillset
Relationship between DNA, genes and
chromosomes.
DNA and Life/ Genetic
Diseases/ DNA: Cracking
the Code of Life
DNA is used to carry the genetic code, which is used
to synthesise specific polypeptides.
DNA: Cracking the Code
of Life
Transfer of genes between organisms.
Bacteria Transformation
Applications of genetic engineering (such as insulin
production).
Inheritance
Ethical and social implications of genetic
engineering.
Bacteria Transformation/
Science and Society
Define a gene and distinguish between gene and
allele.
Genetic Diseases
Understand the terms dominant, recessive,
homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype and
genotype.
Predict the results of simple crosses using genetic
diagrams involving monohybrid inheritance.
Inheritance of the ABO blood group phenotypes.
DNA and Life
Inheritance of genetic information from parent to
offspring.
Genetic Diseases/ Finding
the Lost Princess
Explain the determination of gender in humans.
DNA and Life/ Genetic
Diseases
Mutation of a gene that results in a change in
structure.
Genetic Diseases (sickle
cell anaemia)/ DNA:
Cracking the Code of Life
Nutrients from food
Role of enzymes in the digestion of food.
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
Food health and
safety
Sources of proteins.
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
N(T) Science
Food tests for starch and protein.
Beneficial action of microbes on food.
Food Microbiology
Digestion
Effect of temperature on the rate of enzyme reaction
Proteins Revealed and
Reviewed
Staying healthy
Bacteria and antibiotic resistance.
Bacteria and Health
Inheritance of thalassaemia from parents.
Genetic Diseases
SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
History
Soviet Union and
Eastern Europe
Events within Russia in 1917 – the Romanov
family.
Bacteria Transformation
Finding the Lost
Princess
SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
H1 Biology Core
Topics:
Cellular functions
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
Mode of action of enzymes
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
Amazing Enzymes
Effect of substrate concentration on
rate of reaction
DNA and genomics
Evolution
H1 Biology
Application
Topics:
Isolating, cloning
and sequencing
DNA
Application of
molecular and cell
biology
H2 Biology Core
Topics:
Cellular functions
Structure and role of DNA
Bacteria Transformation/ PTC/
Forensic Analysis/ Genetic
Engineering
Change in DNA sequence affects
phenotype
PTC/ Bacteria Transformation
Variation and natural selection
PTC
Function of restriction enzymes
PTC/ Genetic Engineering
Formation of recombinant DNA
molecule (bacterial plasmid) and
using it as a DNA cloning vector to
insert Eukaryotic genes in E. coli
Bacteria Transformation/ Genetic
Engineering
PCR and gel electrophoresis
PTC/ Forensic Analysis/ Genetic
Engineering
Ethical implications of genetic
testing
Science and Society
Significance of genetic engineering
Bacteria Transformation/ Genetic
Engineering
Mode of action of enzymes
Amazing Enzymes
Effect of substrate concentration
on the rate of enzyme-catalysed
reaction.
Genetics and
inheritance
Structure and role of DNA
Bacteria Transformation/ PTC/
Forensic Analysis/ Genetic
Engineering
Structure of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic genomes
Bacteria Transformation/ Genetic
Engineering
Regulation of gene expression with
operons
Genetic Engineering
Principles and procedures of PCR
and gel electrophoresis
PTC/ Forensic Analysis/ Genetic
Engineering
How genotype is linked to
phenotype
Bacteria Transformation/ PTC
SCHOOL
SYLLABUS
LINKS
COMMON KEY
LEARNING POINTS
DNA LAB
PROGRAMMES
Biological evolution
Variation and natural selection
PTC
H3 Biology –
Proteomics
Analytical techniques
Use of UV absorbance spectroscopy
Amazing Enzymes
Application of bioinformatics to perform
nucleotide homology searches
PTC
Mechanism of enzyme action
Amazing Enzymes
Protein structure and
function
Det
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“Pupils are able to see
DNA; they are able to
see the relation
between what they
learn in school and how
it affects in real life”.
Bacteria and H
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“Covered real
life diseases
which students
can relate to.”
“Simplified explanation
for people who totally
did not know about
bacteria.”
students’ interest in
the sciences.”
“Students enjoyed casting
the gel and solving the crime.
It was engaging for the students
and created awareness among
them about the different
techniques involved in
forensic science.”
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“The variation
in activities kept
the students
engaged.”
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“The discussion on the
use of GMO, its issues
and implications were
very interesting and
helped to inject a real
life application.”
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“Provides
learning beyond
textbook.”
“Many topics were
covered and these could
serve as introductory
courses for the students
who are in JC1, eg.
micropipetting skills, VNTR
vs STR, PCR.”
“DNA model making
helped them
visualise the DNA
structure better.”
A and Life
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Bacte
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Genes
and
“Interactive and engaging.
Students are able to get
hands-on experience learning
about cells and microscope
which they may not get in
school.”
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“Sparks the interests of
students on the topic of cells.”
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“Very authentic
case that is able
to engage the
pupils and evoke
their curiosity.”
“Fantastic facilities and
equipment. Hard to do
PCR in school!”
“Fits IB diploma
syllabus for Biology.”
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“Learning about
the brain in
greater detail.”
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“The instructor was EXCELLENT,
very informative, patient and organised.”
“The instructor is knowledgeable and infused the
lesson with many stories related to today's lesson.
This piqued the pupils' interest in Science.”
“Instructions given were very clear, simple and direct.
In-depth learning and clarity of explanation by
instructor.”
“Very good instructor – very enthusiastic!”
“Engaging, organised, good classroom
management, humorous yet firm”.
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“The hands-on
activities were helpful
for the students to see
more than what there
is in their textbooks.”
“Thorough, step by
step instruction through
the processes; directly
linked to syllabus.”