Genetics: CRISPR & Gene Editing
Mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas9 and the ethics of editing the genome, seminar-style.
Materials
7 materials1
Photo prompt
2
Lesson slides
2
Demo video
3
Investigation sheet
3
Practice worksheet
3
Reading response log
4
Reflection slip
Lesson plan
4 phases, 85 minGoal
Students can explain how CRISPR edits a gene and weigh one ethical argument for and against its use.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects genetics: crispr & gene editing to what students already know.
11 min
class
Photo prompt
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
27 min
class
Lesson slides
Demo video
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
36 min
pair
Investigation sheet
Practice worksheet
Reading response log
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
11 min
single
Reflection slip
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Ratings & comments
Beautifully sequenced. The misconceptions listed in the teacher notes were exactly the ones my class walked in with.
Setup was about ten minutes for me once the materials were out on the bench.
Yes! The materials tab has a printable. Look under the practice phase.
Ran it twice this term with very different groups and it held up both times. That is rare.
Please do share the translation, that would help a lot of us.