Sexual reproduction links with 4.6.2.3, Selective breeding. Asexual reproduction links with 4.1.2.2, Mitosis and the cell cycle. There are also links with 4.1.1.4, Cell differentiation. Chromosomes and Mitosis (4.1.2.1 and 4.1.2.2) should be reviewed when teaching Meiosis. Protein synthesis links with enzyme action in 4.2.2.1. It be sensible to teach Sex determination, 4.6.1.6, after sexual and asexual reproduction and before DNA and genes, in 4.6.1.3. This would begin the story at the level of chromosomes, which have been introduced in meiosis, and also leads on from single chromosomes coming together as pairs at fertilisation. 4.6.1.5, Inherited disorders links with 4.6.2.4, Genetic engineering to treat genetic disorders. 4.6.2.4, Genetic engineering, could be taught after inheritance, rather than with 4.6.2 Variation and evolution. Spec ref. Summary of the Learning outcomes Suggested Opportunities to develop Opportunities to apply Self/peer assessment specification content timing Scientific Communication skills practical and enquiry skills What most candidates should Opportunities and (hours) be able to do resources Reference to past questions that indicate success 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual Explain why sexual 1 Recap of reproduction through Appreciate how scientific reproduction reproduction produces group work to discuss and developments can be used variation in the offspring, but share answers to questions: to control reproduction. Sexual Do we really need asexual reproduction does reproduction males? not. involves the joining Is sex necessary? (fusion) of male and Describe sexual reproduction Exhibition: Can scientists solve female gametes, in animals and plants. the world food strawberry sperm and eggs in Define the term shortage? runners animals and pollen Do hermaphrodites carrot top and ovule cells in lead a solitary growing on damp flowering plants. existence? blotting paper This mixing of potato sprouting genetic information Watch BBC video clips of leads to variation in fertilisation in humans and the offspring.
Sexual reproduction links with 4.6.2.3, Selective breeding. Asexual reproduction links with 4.1.2.2, Mitosis and the cell cycle. There are also links with 4.1.1.4, Cell differentiation. Chromosomes and Mitosis (4.1.2.1 and 4.1.2.2) should be reviewed when teaching Meiosis. Protein synthesis links with enzyme action in 4.2.2.1. It be sensible to teach Sex determination, 4.6.1.6, after sexual and asexual reproduction and before DNA and genes, in 4.6.1.3. This would begin the story at the level of chromosomes, which have been introduced in meiosis, and also leads on from single chromosomes coming together as pairs at fertilisation. 4.6.1.5, Inherited disorders links with 4.6.2.4, Genetic engineering to treat genetic disorders. 4.6.2.4, Genetic engineering, could be taught after inheritance, rather than with 4.6.2 Variation and evolution. Spec ref. Summary of the specification content Learning outcomes What most candidates should be able to do Suggested timing (hours) Opportunities to develop Scientific Communication skills Opportunities to apply practical and enquiry skills Self/peer assessment Opportunities and resources Reference to past questions that indicate success 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction Sexual reproduction involves the joining (fusion) of male and female gametes, sperm and eggs in animals and pollen and ovule cells in flowering plants. This mixing of genetic information leads to variation in the offspring. Explain why sexual reproduction produces variation in the offspring, but asexual reproduction does not. Describe sexual reproduction in animals and plants. Define the term 1 Recap of reproduction through group work to discuss and share answers to questions: Do we really need males? Is sex necessary? Can scientists solve the world food shortage? Do hermaphrodites lead a solitary existence? Watch BBC video clips of fertilisation in humans and Appreciate how scientific developments can be used to control reproduction. Exhibition: strawberry runners carrot top growing on damp blotting paper potato sprouting
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