05 – DNA STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION – Stage 5 Science: Genetics and Evolutionary Change (Focus Area 5)

• A structured teaching sequence focused on DNA Structure and Function
• Fully aligned with the NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023), covering relevant content within the Genetics and Evolutionary Change unit with clear links to syllabus dot points

Format: eBook (Adobe PDF) • Type: Blackline Masters

What’s included

• 4 printable worksheets forming a coherent teaching unit (16 pages)
• Practical and/or secondary-source investigations, aligned to syllabus requirements (ready to use, with no extra prep)
• A wide range of questions/activities (so teachers can choose what best suits their class)
• Activities designed to build Working Scientifically and scientific literacy skills, including interpreting models and representations of DNA
• Plenty of questions/activities to extend faster-working students
• A complete set of answers
• Clear organisation to support easy navigation and lesson planning

How it can be used

• As a focused set of lessons for teaching this topic with no extra preparation
• Selectively as pick-up-and-teach lessons for busy days, absences, or relief teaching
• Printed for paper-based lessons or shared digitally within your school