Introduction to Cell Nucleus,

Chromosome, DNA and genes

Pre Lesson Task
• Next: Watch this video
https://youtu.be/8m6hHRlKwxY
• Complete the KWL chart below based on the video you had watched
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Global Context
• Identity and Relationship
• Exploration -Physical, psychological and social development

Related Concept
Form and Function

Key Concept
Change

Statement of Inquiry
The form and function of an individual could be affected by the changes brought about by genetic
makeup and lifestyle choices which might affect their social and psychological development.
K – Meaning of heredity, nucleus, chromosome, DNA and genes.

U – Gene as the basic and functional unit of heredity (genetic

information transmitted from one generation to another through
genes)

D – Develop a presentation to compare inheritance between you and

your family member
Engage (10 minutes)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1_mdiDgyk
• What are 3 things required for the cloning process?
• Which of this material listed need to be obtained from source
directly?
• Based on the answer above, why do you think DNA is needed to
“create a copy” or clone an extinct animal?
• If you could clone one organism from past, what would it be?
Explore (10 minutes)
Based on the video that you had watched, what is the definition of key
terms below:
1. Nucleus
2. DNA
3. Chromosomes
4. Genes
5. Inheritance

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Explain (10 minutes)
Based on the video you had watched, DNA is responsible for our
IDENTITY. We inherit half of our DNA from father, and another half from
mother.
1. Are all our identity is determined by our DNA? Can you identify
some characteristics not determined by DNA?
2. Why it is important we obtain mixture of DNA from our parents?
Elaborate
Cloning is a process which produce the offspring which have the same
identity as the parent.

What are the pros and cons of cloning? You can use OWF in order to
elaborate your opinion

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Evaluate
Complete the worksheet below

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Asynchronous Task
Watch this video in Designer Baby
Designer Babies: The Science and Ethics of Genetic Engineering

Create a SWOT analysis on Application of Designer Baby.

S - What are the positive effect of designer baby?
W- What are the negative effect of designer baby?
O- How can designer baby be used to the benefit of mankind
T- How can designer baby used as threat to mankind