21st September 2021

DNA Modelling
Learning Objective: To construct a model of
DNA using the resources provided.

Learning Outcomes:
-To identify the 3 components of a nucleotide.
-To pair the 4 different bases in the right order.
-To construct the model of DNA.

GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation

Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation

Recap
• What shape is DNA?
• DNA is a polymer. What are the monomers in DNA?
• What is the name of the sugar found in DNA?
• What are the DNA base pairing rules?

Challenge:
Which two scientists discovered the shape of DNA?

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Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation

Recap – FIX-IT
• What shape is DNA?
Double helix
• DNA is a polymer. What are the monomers in DNA?
Nucleotides
• What is the name of the sugar found in DNA?
Deoxyribose
• What are the DNA base pairing rules?
Adenine pairs with Thymine, Cytosine pairs with Guanine

Challenge:
Which two scientists discovered the shape of DNA?
Watson and Crick
Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation
DNA Models
In your groups, choose the option that suits your abilities.
Follow the instructions provided along with the resources.
You will have 30 minutes to complete this task.

Option 2: Moly mod DNA Option 3: Design your own

Option 1: Origami DNA
KIT DNA model using the
(Coloured)
resources (Colour yourself)
Difficulty Level: Hard
Difficulty Level: Easy
(Only 5 kits available) Difficulty Level: Hard

Remember: Maintain 1 meter distance with each other at all times!

Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation
DNA Models
Make sure all students are equally involved. Encourage your team
members to participate actively.
Do not come to me if you need assistance; raise your hand and wait for
me to come.

If you finish before time, Complete the Numeracy

Challenge posted on OneNote. It is a challenge, you will
have to bend you mind around it!

Remember: Maintain 1 meter distance with each

other at all times!
Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation
Progress Check:
Complete the form on the Science Teams.

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Learning Objective: To construct a model of DNA using the resources provided.
GLOBAL CONTEXT – Scientific and technical innovation

Plenary
1. Go back to your learning outcomes and tick off anything
that you feel that you are confident with.

2. Then write down 2 ways in which you feel this topic relates
with the global context.