Genetics and the Code of Life · Autumn Term
How Traits are Passed On
Understanding that some traits are more common than others in families and populations.
Key Questions
- Why might a certain eye colour be more common in your family?
- How do farmers choose which animals to breed for certain traits?
- Can we predict what some offspring might look like?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Living Things
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: Genetics and the Code of Life
Period: Autumn Term
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