Name: Bringing DNA into the Primary Classroom with yourgenome.org
Start: 2025-01-10T11:15:00+0000
End: 2025-01-10T12:05:00+0000

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event for this year and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.
Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Physics A01

DNA is a fundamental principle in biology and it is never too early to get students talking about it!

Yourgenome.org is a one-stop shop for information about DNA, genes and genomes. Recently updated it offers a great range of teaching resources suitable for primary science.

This session aims to introduce and demonstrate a selection of resources from yourgenome.org that can be easily applied to the teaching of topics around variation, evolution and living things, as well as some great Science Week Activities!

The presenters will walk participants through a selection of resources, highlighting curriculum links and how they can be applied in the classroom. From this session participants will be able to:
- Locate a range of resources on the Yourgenome.org website
- Understand how to integrate teaching resources into teaching plans
- Deliver different DNA-related content in their teaching

Speakers

Francesca Gale

Head of Engagement and Enrichment, Wellcome Connecting Science

Karen Stephens

Science Engagement Manager, Wellcome Connecting Science

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Physics A01

Primary

Theme Curriculum and New Teaching Approaches
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Teacher Developers, 7 to 11
Twitter feed @yourgenome; @engagewcs

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

Francesca Gale

Karen Stephens

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