Ingenious Genes
Uncover the wonderful world of genes in our Ingenious Genes show! You’ll discover how our 20,000 genes make proteins, find out how human genes differ in a taste bud test, get to grips with meiosis, search for some human knockouts, and find out all about cutting edge genetics research.
Recommended for:
- Ages – 15 to 18 Year Old’s
- Key Stage – KS4/KS5
- School Group – Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Key Learning Points:
- What are genes?
- Protein synthesis
- Mutations
- Genetic variation
- Genes and Environment
- Health Research – what are scientists doing to understand more about genes?
Delivery
Available to book in our Neuron Pod and via Outreach
Neuron Pod
- Duration – 60 minutes
- Maximum group size – 50 people (Inc. adults)
Outreach
- Duration – 60 minutes
- Maximum group size – 70 people
Accessibility Guidance:
This show contains the following materials and stimuli.
- Includes a taste test (PTC strips – a bitter flavour if you have the PTC gene)
- Costumes used for some demos (e.g. lanyards, wigs)
Information for Schools:
GCSE curriculum links:
OCR Gateway Science Combined Science A
OCR Twenty First Century Science Biology B
OCR Twenty First Century Science Combined Science B
AS and A level curriculum links:
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