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Which subject	Science
What topic	DNA
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Objectives

• To understand the basic structure of DNA
• To understand the role of DNA in inheritance
• To learn about the discoveries that led to our current understanding of DNA

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of DNA structure
• Laptop/computer with internet access
• Handout with questions on DNA

Grade/Age Group

• Year/Grade 3, students aged 8-9

National Curriculum

• This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum standards for science.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	3 min	Greet students and explain the objectives of the lesson.
2	DNA Structure	8 min	Show pictures of DNA structure and explain its basic features.
3	Role of DNA in inheritance	7 min	Explain the importance of DNA in determining traits and inheritance.
4	Discoveries about DNA	6 min	Discuss the discoveries that led to our current understanding of DNA.
5	Handout & Homework	6 min	Give students the handout with questions on DNA and explain the homework assignment.
6	Review	3 min	Recap the main points of the lesson.

Homework

• Students will complete handout questions about DNA.
• Homework will be checked without asking any students to present it in front of the class.

Lesson script