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New Plants From Old - Lesson 1 of 3
 
Title
New Plants From Old - Lesson 1 of 3
 
Overview
This is the first in a cluster of three lessons that explore the creation of a new breed of plant. In this lesson students will learn about the basics of genetics and plant breeding while gaining an understanding of the rationale behind this scientific practice.
 
Topics Covered
Genetics, Plant breeding, Gregor Mendel, Biology, Botany
 
KLA
Science
Subject
Botany and Genetics, Technology
 
Year
6
Stage/Level
3
 
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
  • explain in simple terms what genes are and how they may determine the characteristics of a living thing;
  • conduct research on a scientist and his or her experiments;
  • demonstrate a basic understanding of plant breeding.
 
Duration
50 minutes
 
Teacher Prep Time
20 minutes
 
Materials Required
  • library resources
  • printouts of background information if possible (see resources)
  • worksheet (Attachment 1)
 
Procedure
  1. Teacher introduces the topic of genetics and plant breeding, briefly explaining the following:
    • How do plant species vary from generation to generation?
    • How do scientists “create” a juicier tomato or larger grape?
    • Overview of Gregor Mendel - 19th Century Austrian monk who experimented with pea plants to see if he could produce different plant varieties by mixing plants with different characteristics. Plant height and flower colour were two of the seven areas in which he experimented.
  2. Teacher distributes the Genetics Worksheet (Attachment 1).
  3. Students use available library and/or Internet resources to complete the Genetics Worksheet.
  4. Additional class time or an extra lesson may be required to complete this activity.
 
References
www.ipaustralia.gov.au
bioserve.latrobe.edu.au/vcebiol/cat3
www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/Gregor_Mendel.html

www.netspace.org/MendelWeb/

www.netspace.org/MendelWeb/CollText
 
Follow up Activities
  • Students write a research paper on the life and work of Gregor Mendel.
 
Suggested Assessment
Genetics worksheet /25
New plant worksheet /25
New plant diagram /25
Presentation /25
TOTAL /100
Note: This assessment relates to the cluster of 3 lessons on new plants from old.
 
Attachments
Attachment 1: Genetics Worksheet
 
Author
Michael Gallagher Dip Teach BEd
 
Last Modified
February 2001
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