Cytology, Genetics and Evolution is one of the titles in the series of ASE Lab Books that were published in the early 1970s for the Association for Science Education by John Murray. Each title covered one or two topics and brought together the best of the teaching notes...

This 5-minute video interview with Dr Cristobal Uauy of the John Innes Centre introduces post-16 students to contemporary genomics and food security.

Dr Cristobal Uauy is passionate about helping the world’s...

This is a collection of over 100 resources covering post 16 genetics and genomics.  The resources are organised into the following sections:

•  DNA, genes and chromosomes
• ...

This activity introduces children working at primary level to ideas about evolution in the context of habitats and the environment. Children think of several possible features they would like humans to evolve and discuss how they would help us to survive more easily in modern habitats. They then design an...

A Year 11 module from the Salters’ Key Stage Four double award science course. The module begins by considering variation within humans and in other species and how this could arise. The gene theory of inheritance is then studied, and finally the structure and function...

Work done in this Nuffield 13 - 16 module followed from the S unit called ‘Variation and inheritance’. This X unit provided enough material for eight double periods. It could be selected to complete either a Science or a Further Science course. The teachers’ guide...

This collection provides resources which support the teaching of evolution at primary level. Focussing on the evolution of the horse and of the whale; they contain animations, comics and timeline activities. The animations show the evolution of the animals over millions of years, looking at how various features...

A collection of post 16 resources which cover biotechnology, DNA sequencing and  gene therapy.  These resources are part of the post 16 genetics and genomics collection.

This topic, from the Association for Science Education, is designed to allow classes in schools across the world to exchange information about genetic modification (GM), how it affects our lives and why issues around crops, food, health and the environment are important.

This topic compares genetic...

This article on Genetic Databases appeared in Biologist magazine in 2001. The resource is provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE).

What we eat; how we function (even to the smallest active molecule); every creature, microbe or plant that lives and grows in, on and around us - all these...

This resource from Defence Dynamics can be used to help students consider the implications of genetic engineering. Stimulus materials look at the development of genetically modified food crops and a questionnaire helps students to consider their views on genetic engineering. The materials can be used to prompt a...

The Genetic Futures resources were developed by the Centre for Science Education as part of a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA in 2003. Details of the sponsors of the programme and an account of the events that took place as...

Produced for the Citizen Science project, this resource enagages students in the debate around genetic testing and screening. It is suitable for students aged 14-16 and post-16. The activity provides an opportunity to investigate genetic disorders before considering a number of statements and situations concerning...

This collection from Evolution Megalab introduces students to Darwin’s ideas on evolution by looking at variation, adaptation and distribution of banded snails. Evolution Megalab is a Europe-wide survey of banded snails in gardens and public open spaces. It is a data gathering study of snail habitats, their shell...