This is my sequence of lessons for OCR 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Having taught AQA previously, I think most of it is applicable for that exam board as well.
1. Nucleotides and DNA structure is the first lesson in the topic. It works with the DNA extract laminate, where students annotate the DNA extract to apply their knowledge as they move through the lesson. It covers the structure of a nucleotide in the context of DNA and then the formation a DNA - purines and pyrimidines, complementary base pairing, hydrogen bonds, phosphodiester bonds. It takes about 2 hours to complete, with AfL activities and a Kahoot quiz link included. This was an observed lesson and was praised highly by the observer (we don't grade - so would say between good and outstanding level- depends on how you use it on the day!).
The DNA discovery task is from another TES user, so you would need to search for that. I have shown where I incorporated it into my teaching.
The practical at the end of this lesson (DNA extraction from kiwi fruit) is not included, but can be found easily on the internet.
2. Genetic code - links DNA sequence to amino acid sequence and students can practice interpreting the code. This is about 1 hour.
3. DNA replication - takes students through the different stages, with AfL throughout, plus recaps of previous lesson content. Highlights opportunities for student use of ipads/phones to model the process. Exam questions are for use here. This is about a 2 hour lesson. Students are set a homework task which is assessed in the next lesson.
4. Protein synthesis - recap of homework task (flipped learning) through whiteboard questions. Powerpoint runs through key aspects of protein synthesis, with link to youtube video. Students can then annotate a diagram at the end to summarise. Kahoot quiz for AfL. I also use a sorting card sort to check knowledge of sequence. This lesson is approximately 2 hours
5. ATP Structure - illustrates structure and then gives guidance on making notes.
Homework task is for supported revision of the topic. This lesson is approximately 1 hour, with another hour for revision
Additional resources - topic map contains key diagrams to complement the lessons. I use these to minimise photocopying and students can annotate however they choose, so it develops independent learning skills.
1. Nucleotides and DNA structure is the first lesson in the topic. It works with the DNA extract laminate, where students annotate the DNA extract to apply their knowledge as they move through the lesson. It covers the structure of a nucleotide in the context of DNA and then the formation a DNA - purines and pyrimidines, complementary base pairing, hydrogen bonds, phosphodiester bonds. It takes about 2 hours to complete, with AfL activities and a Kahoot quiz link included. This was an observed lesson and was praised highly by the observer (we don't grade - so would say between good and outstanding level- depends on how you use it on the day!).
The DNA discovery task is from another TES user, so you would need to search for that. I have shown where I incorporated it into my teaching.
The practical at the end of this lesson (DNA extraction from kiwi fruit) is not included, but can be found easily on the internet.
2. Genetic code - links DNA sequence to amino acid sequence and students can practice interpreting the code. This is about 1 hour.
3. DNA replication - takes students through the different stages, with AfL throughout, plus recaps of previous lesson content. Highlights opportunities for student use of ipads/phones to model the process. Exam questions are for use here. This is about a 2 hour lesson. Students are set a homework task which is assessed in the next lesson.
4. Protein synthesis - recap of homework task (flipped learning) through whiteboard questions. Powerpoint runs through key aspects of protein synthesis, with link to youtube video. Students can then annotate a diagram at the end to summarise. Kahoot quiz for AfL. I also use a sorting card sort to check knowledge of sequence. This lesson is approximately 2 hours
5. ATP Structure - illustrates structure and then gives guidance on making notes.
Homework task is for supported revision of the topic. This lesson is approximately 1 hour, with another hour for revision
Additional resources - topic map contains key diagrams to complement the lessons. I use these to minimise photocopying and students can annotate however they choose, so it develops independent learning skills.
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