Week Eight!




What did you learn this week?

    First, in class, we began looking at our baby lab and discussing our babies and the questions asked on the lab packet as a whole group discussion. It was interesting to see what everyone's babies looked like and the similarities and differences that they had. We also began to talk about genotypes and phenotypes. We talked about the difference between the two. A genotype is the genetic combination that determines the feature while phenotype is the observable feature expressed. Later, we talked about inherited versus acquired traits. We then did some simulations to help us learn how DNA and genes work. We later did an activity sheet called let's make superhero where we got to mess around with mutations and such to help build a superhero.

Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?

    I feel like I did not know much about phenotype and genotype before we discussed it at the beginning of class. I definitely did not know the difference between a phenotype and a genotype. It was interesting to learn more about it and what really makes it different. I knew a little about some of what we talked about the rest of class but also some was knew knowledge.

How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future?

    I can apply what I have learned to my future teachings by using the let's make a superhero activity sheet with my students. It is interesting to look at and it would be fun for students because they would be into superheroes versus just learning about this in a lecture style. I liked doing this activity although I think I would save it for upper elementary.

Comments

  1. Andrea HuedepohlOctober 23, 2024 at 2:59 PM

    Hey Addy! I really like your future plans involving the superhero activity! I agree that it tailors to interests, and that it should be for older elementary students.

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  2. Kelsey Steen-LasleyOctober 23, 2024 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Addy! I also felt like I didn't know much about phenotype and genotype before class. I also think it was interesting to learn about their differences and I can't wait to learn more about it!

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  3. Liv's Science MethodsOctober 23, 2024 at 3:18 PM

    Addy, your response is very detailed and thought out. I enjoyed your discussion of using the superheroes activity in your elementary classroom! That would definitely engage the younger crowd.

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  4. Mollie RasmussenOctober 24, 2024 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Addy, reading through your blog helped me understand more about what we learned in class. Thank you for sharing your point of view. I also did not know much about phenotype and genotype before class! Great job this week!

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