Variation and inheritance

An edible revision poster on inheritance and variation summarising the key-points on;

• variation (inherited and environmental)
• examples of inherited and environmental variation
• genetic information (nucleus, chromosome, gene and DNA).
• sexual reproduction and formation of a gamete
• genetic terminology to include allele, phenotype, genotype, homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive and heterozygous dominant
• punnet square/genetic cross example
• pedigree chart and genetic diseases.

My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.