Whangarei Girls' High School

11SCIM

Year 11 Science - Magnificent Microbes and Interesting Inheritance

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Course Description

Genes, Genetics and Ethics!
• How you inherit your traits from your whakapapa/family
• Mutations, genetic disorders and inheritance
• Ethics and your choices for the future
• Gene editing (CRISPR) and the power of technology
• Environmental impacts, natural selection and survival.

Diet, digestion and human disease – all your questions answered
• Your own body microbes and how they keep you healthy
• Infection, disease, symptoms and antibiotics
• Vaccinations and prevention

Recommended for students wanting to go in to year 12 Biology.


Teacher in Charge

Calidah Wati


Pathway

Contributions and Equipment

1 x 1B5 exercise book
Scipad Genetic Variation mini book $9 - optional
Write on notes and equipment $5 - optional


Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry