Y10 Genetics & Evolutionary Change – New 7-10 Science Syllabus

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$270AUD + GST per person for 3.5 hours of PD + teaching resources

This self-paced, online, on-demand course provides in depth professional learning for teachers preparing for Genetics & Evolutionary Change in the new 7-10 Science syllabus. During this course, participants will:

  • learn the Theory behind Genetics & Evolutionary Change:
    • DNA Structure and Function
    • Variation and Inheritance
    • Genetic Technologies
    • The Theory of Evolution and Evidence of Natural Selection
    • Genetics and Evolutionary Change in Context
  • learn the Pedagogy for Genetics & Evolutionary Change
  • learn the Activities for Genetics & Evolutionary Change
  • learn how to deal with the Misconceptions in Genetics & Evolutionary Change
  • learn how to integrate Data Science
  • receive a variety of classroom resources for Genetics & Evolutionary Change

All participants will receive a certificate of completion outlining their hours upon completion.

Feedback from participants

“Lots of useful resources and explanation of how they can be used including new ideas for experiments.”

Course Delivered by Sue Farroukh

Sue Farroukh is an experienced Physics educator with over 15 years of classroom teaching. She currently teaches at Marist College Eastwood and serves as the HSC Physics Specialist for all Sydney Catholic Schools, supporting teachers across 37 secondary schools. In 2024, she was one of only two Australian teachers selected to attend CERN’s prestigious High School Teacher Programme. Sue is also a seasoned HSC Physics marker and regular conference presenter, known for sharing hands-on strategies to build understanding and engagement in Physics.