Complete “Ready to go” lesson with no adapting necessary!
New for AAQ Pearson Medical Science BTEC from Sept 2025 Specification
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This lesson covers:
•Recap of what genes are and why we have two copies of each gene
•Definitions and explanations of : allele, dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype, phenotype
•What are sex-linked genes and carriers
•Student task where students match the key words to their definitions + task on key terms linked to sex-linked genes
•Student task where students identify the genotypes and phenotypes of dinosaurs. Students also identify whether the genotypes are heterozygous or homozygous
•What are Punnett squares and how to draw them
•Student task practicing drawing Punnett squares intergrating practice with identifying parental genotypes, using key words and drawing Punnett squares using sex-linked genes
•What is pedigree analysis and what may be asked of you from analysing them
•Worked example analysing pedigree analysis
•Student task interpreting and analysing pedigree analysis for recessive, dominant and sex-linked conditions. Answers included on slides to try and walk students through how to achieve the answers

PRINTING REQUIREMENTS - 2 worksheet per student however the second worksheet can be reused!
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This lesson follows my usual style and contains:
•Recall starter to build retention of previously learned content
•Clear levelled learning objectives and outcomes
•Clear and modern layout utilising GIFS and Youtube
• Variety of tasks and plenaries with self assessment to assess progress
• ANSWERS INCLUDED!

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