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DNA in the garden

A set of 4 worksheets, suitable for Key Stage 3 (ages 12-14) and post-16, that explore the science and surprises behind plant DNA:

  • What it is
  • How it works
  • How we put it to use

Key Stage 3 worksheets

  • A Matter of Size and Sequence (PDF 161KB)
  • Families and Friends (PDF 274KB)
  • Putting DNA to work (PDF 198KB)

Post-16 worksheets

  • A Matter of Size and Sequence (PDF 106KB)
  • Families and Friends (PDF 202KB)
  • Putting DNA to work (PDF 96KB)

Accompanying information

  • Flyer (PDF 382KB)
  • Poster (PDF 1.36MB)

Double-sided A2 posters are available (in English and Welsh) on request.

Key Stage 2 (ages 8-11) and AS-level worksheets are also available.

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT:

Rebecca Hurwitz
schools@bbsrc.ac.uk
tel: 01793 413394
fax: 01793 413382

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