Topic : Heredity and Variation

Unit Author Mohd Arif B Nasaruddin Hasnor Izzati Bt Che Razali Name Tuan Zakiah Bt Tuan Mahmood Siti Norita Bt Mohd Yunos Fatin Izzati Bt Zainal Abidin School District School Name School City, State Unit Overview Unit Title Albinism and Us Unit Summary Kota Tinggi Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lokman Hakim Johor

Albinism is heredity disease caused by gene mutation. Albinism is caused by the change in the gene that controls skin colour. In this unit, students assume as the agent to familiarize the society with the albino. At the same time, students have given a chance to approach with the albino. A lot of activities will be conducted such as awareness campaign, trip to the albinism centre, distributed flyers and others. Then, students create a portfolio and attached together with photos, objectives and conclusion.

Science Year/Form Form 4 Approximate Time Needed

1 weeks (3 hours per days)

Unit Foundation Targeted Curriculum Specifications and Benchmarks

Science Theme: Heredity and Variation Learning Area: Albinism 1.1 Understanding mutation

Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes Student is able to : State what mutation is State the types of mutation List examples of mutation Identify causes of mutation State the advantages and disadvantages of mutation

Curriculum-Framing Questions Essential Question Unit Questions

What is the gene mutation? What the consequences of gene mutation in humans? How does the gene mutation cause albinism? What the factors that contributes to the gene mutation? What is the characteristic of albinos?

Content Questions

Assessment Plan Assessment Timeline Before project work begins View video introduction of consequence of gene mutation in humans such as albinism. Brainstorm advantage and disadvantage of mutation. Students work on projects and complete tasks After project work is completed

Reflection using mind map or flowchart. K-W-L-H Chart.

Distribute flyers. Exhibition of albinism. Gene Mutation Talk show. Documentary show. Distribute questionnaire Peer Evaluation. PBL Presentation. Reflection portfolio.

Technology Software Database/Spreadsheet Desktop Publishing Multimedia Internet Web Browser Printed Materials Supplies Internet Resources Text book: Science Form 4 http://www.albinism.org/?_kk=albinism%20gene This site provide the guides of raising a child with albinism. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/albinism/DS00941/DSECTION=causes This site provides the information about albinism. http://www.genetichealth.com/g101_changes_in_dna.shtml This site provides a resources definition of gene mutation and factors that lead to gene mutation. Other Resources Web Page Development Word Processing Other Computer(s) E-mail Software Encyclopedia on CD-ROM