3.32 know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23. Section 3: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving Students will be assessed on their Activities: Problem solving Analysis Reproduction and Biology Student Book: Pages ability to: Research effects of Analysis Reasoning inheritance 183–184 and 193–194 mutation in where Reasoning Interpretation radioactivity has been high b) Inheritance 3.33 understand that variation within Interpretation Adaptive learning (Chernobyl, Hiroshima). Edexcel International GCSE a species can be genetic, Adaptive learning Creativity Investigate radon Biology Revision Guide: Pages environmental, or a Creativity Intellectual interest distribution around UK and 68 and 71 combination of both Innovation and curiosity its effects Personal and social Initiative responsibility Self- regulation Web page: 3.34 understand that mutation is a Adaptability (metacognition, rare, random change in genetic forethought, material that can be inherited reflection) Ethics Demonstration: 3.35B understand how a change in Integrity . Self- monitoring/self- DNA can affect the phenotype by evaluation/self altering the Class practical: reinforcement sequence of acids in a protein Collect class data on: Communication earlobes, eye colour, hair 3.36B understand how most colour, tongue rolling and genetic mutations have no effect height. Data can be presented in a table and one on the phenotype, some have a characteristic presented effect and rarely do they have graphically. Compare height a significant effect with other traits. 3.37B understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising
3.32 know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23. Section 3: Reproduction and inheritance b) Inheritance Students will be assessed on their ability to: 3.33 understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both 3.34 understand that mutation is a rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited 3.35B understand how a change in DNA can affect the phenotype by altering the sequence of acids in a protein 3.36B understand how most genetic mutations have no effect on the phenotype, some have a effect and rarely do they have a significant effect 3.37B understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising Activities: Research effects of mutation in where radioactivity has been high (Chernobyl, Hiroshima). Investigate radon distribution around UK and its effects Demonstration: . Class practical: Collect class data on: earlobes, eye colour, hair colour, tongue rolling and height. Data can be presented in a table and one characteristic presented graphically. Compare height with other traits. Edexcel International GCSE Biology Student Book: Pages 183–184 and 193–194 Edexcel International GCSE Biology Revision Guide: Pages 68 and 71 Web page: Critical thinking Problem solving Analysis Reasoning Interpretation Adaptive learning Creativity Innovation Personal and social responsibility Adaptability Problem solving Analysis Reasoning Interpretation Adaptive learning Creativity Intellectual interest and curiosity Initiative Self- regulation (metacognition, forethought, reflection) Ethics Integrity Self- monitoring/self- evaluation/self reinforcement Communication
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