GoldEvolution and Inheritance: Lesson 5 - DNA and Variation (year 6)
This resource teaches children that variation in features are due to chance mutations in our DNA. Children recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. This resource was written in collaboration with Dr. Mandy Hartley, scientist and author of the "DNA Detectives" children's book series.
The PDF file provides notes for the teachers. It contains keywords, an index for the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and a selection of worksheets.
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