discovered DNA was shaped as a double helix, which could itself to make copies. “unzip” 1990 Watson and team of 18 The Human Genome Project was launched, originally led by Watson. A team of scientists decoded and mapped the human genome. 2000 The first draft of The Human Genome Project was completed. Activities: Read p.101-104 carefully as a whole-class and ask any questions which will help you to understand this topic. Then read carefully through the above summary table. Colour-code the advances into: THEORY EVIDENCE Q: What pattern do you notice? What is the key turning point? What do you notice about the range of individuals and groups involved in the development of genetic science? Explain why the discovery of the shape of DNA was so important for scientists. Which factor was more important in the development of our understanding of genetics: science or technology? Write a short paragraph explaining your opinion.
discovered DNA was shaped as a double helix, which could “unzip” itself to make copies. 1990 Watson and team of 18 The Human Genome Project was launched, originally led by Watson. A team of scientists decoded and mapped the human genome. 2000 The first draft of The Human Genome Project was completed. Activities: Read p.101-104 carefully as a whole-class and ask any questions which will help you to understand this topic. Then read carefully through the above summary table. Colour-code the advances into: THEORY EVIDENCE Q: What pattern do you notice? What is the key turning point? What do you notice about the range of individuals and groups involved in the development of genetic science? Explain why the discovery of the shape of DNA was so important for scientists. Which factor was more important in the development of our understanding of genetics: science or technology? Write a short paragraph explaining your opinion.