Week 7 Blog - February 28th
Questions:
1. What did you learn this week?
Today I learned more deeper about DNA and how DNA can lead to protein. I also learned about genes and how each parents gives a 50/50 chance of what their child will receive. I also got reminded of the specific vocab (dominant, recessive, phenotype, etc.) and what they mean.
2. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?
I previously knew about these topics, but I felt as in class today I now have a deeper understand of. I believe the baby game was very interesting and tricky showed me how genetics work.
3. How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future?
I can apply this in my future learning as I remember learning this growing up. I really enjoyed the baby game and believe I can use that in my future teaching as it was interactive and engaging. I also think I will be using some of the videos we had in discussion, they brought a very good introduction and representations of DNA and genes.
Photos:
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| progress of our caterpillars (butterflies now) |
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| progress of our fast growing plant! |
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| what we based our gene below off of |
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| candy gene example |
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| baby project instructions (use in future) |
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| our data from us flipping a coin |
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| Our end product: Andriana Jr. |
I also remember doing a similar thing to the baby game growing up! However, I don't remember enjoying it very much so I am not sure that I would include this in my future classroom. Overall good job! I can see you had a lot of fun this week!
ReplyDeleteHi Andriana! I loved all the pictures you included! I also talked in my blog about the baby activity. This is a great way to get students engage and learn key concepts about DNA, RNA, and traits.
ReplyDeleteHi Andriana! I love the updates from your plant and the butterflies. I also though that the baby game was very interesting and a great way to learn about DNA, RNA, and the passage of traits.
ReplyDeleteWow Andriana! Looks like you did a lot in class! I also learned about genetics previously in high school but hearing the words dominant and recessive was like a blast from the past. I also really enjoyed the baby game. I thought it was fun creating a child and seeing how genetics produce phenotypes. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteHi Andriana! I like how you mentioned that you have previously learned this material and can apply it to your current understanding and future teaching! I also love the picture of your baby! Such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteHello Andriana! The fast-growing plant is looking great, there are so many blossoms! I also found the baby game very intriguing and hope to find a way to use it with younger levels. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Andriana! I forgot how we learned about DNA turning into a protein, I remember we went over the central dogma! I also thought the baby game was good review, especially when it came to the genome of skin color which was a little more complicated.
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