Inheritance and Chromosomes
Find out how we can see chromosomes, discover how they control gender and find out about the effect of some common chromosome anomalies. Hands-on activities lead into structured ethical discussion.
Risk Assessment
| Activity | Hazard | Precaution | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| What are Chromosomes | Presentation: non-hazardous | N/A | |
| Microscopy | Glass slides potentially sharp | • Clear instructions • Help where students have had little experience of microscopy | l.ow |
| String | Non-hazardous | N/A | |
| Foamasomes | Non-hazardous | N/A | |
| Find the anomaly | Non-hazardous | N/A | |
| Discussion | Non-hazardous | N/A |
