Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 | Why bacteria are used Biotechnology uses living organisms to make products people need, and bacteria are the workhorses. | Mix-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 21.2 | Yeast and enzymes in industry People have used yeast for thousands of years to make bread, and now use it to make fuel. | Jigsaw | 6 Q, 22 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 2, tab 3, tab 4 |
| 21.2 | Fermenters A fermenter is a huge sterile steel vessel in which bacteria or fungi grow under carefully controlled conditions. | Corners | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 6 |
| 21.3 | Genetic modification Genetic modification changes an organism's genetic material one gene at a time. | Frayer Model | 6 Q, 23 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 7 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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