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Year 10: Genetic Science Toolkit

Discover how the latest genetic knowledge is helping us move closer to more effective, personalised treatments for disease.

The students’ day at the Perkins includes two engaging sessions hosted by research scientists. They will help students discover how tools are used to uncover clues to better understand disease.

Guided by our great team of Perkins researchers, students will learn about how CRISPR and bioinformatics work. They will discover how these tools are used to develop improved treatments and diagnostic tests for medical conditions. Students will also learn how to use technical tools like a micropipette and mini-centrifuge to extract DNA from cells.

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Prerequisite knowledge: Studying or completed a genetics topic.

Activity duration: 5 hours

Max class size: 40 students
Price per student:

  • $50 per student per day for 20 or more
  • Less than 20 students per day: a flat fee of $1000 applies*

*If you are expecting a small class, please get in touch with [email protected] to discuss school sharing opportunities!

Australian Curriculum Links

Science Understanding
The function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance (AC9S10U01)

Science as a Human Endeavour
Investigate how advances in technologies enable advances in science, and how science has contributed to developments in technologies and engineering (AC9S10H02)

Analyse the key factors that contribute to science knowledge and practices being adopted more broadly by society (AC9S10H03)

Examine how the values and needs of society influence the focus of scientific research (AC9S10H04)

Science Inquiry Skills
Plan and conduct valid, reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying and controlling for possible sources of error and, as appropriate, developing and following risk assessments, considering ethical issues, and addressing key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place (AC9S10I02)

Select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision to obtain useful sample sizes and replicable data, using digital tools as appropriate (AC9S10I03)

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