Elementary Science Methods 1: Week #7

 

Elementary Science Methods 1: Week #7

What did you learn this week in the lab?

  • This week in lab we continued our studies on Genetic Materials. As well as reviewing our read and reflection from week #6. We completed two different activities, the first being when we constructed our own model of DNA using candy gumdrops. Our second activity was a baby lab where we flipped coins and based on whether they landed on heads or tails determined the features of the baby. We also had the opportunity to observe the butterflies, that grew from the caterpillars we observed last week. It was fun and interesting to see their growth!

Which parts did you find clear and which were confusing?

  • I found this entire lesson to be fun and engaging with clear and concise directions throughout. 

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

  • I thought the gumdrop candy DNA strand activity would be a great activity to implement in my future classroom. The lesson was informative and helped me better understand DNA strands. As well as the baby face activity when you flip a coin to determine the facial features of the baby. Both activities are very applicable to implement in the classroom. 








Comments

  1. Puttin' in the work with Miss. PuttinFebruary 28, 2024 at 9:12 AM

    Will is one handsome young man!! He's got good genes :) I plan to incorporate the candy-structure DNA model in my future classroom too!! We should collab:)

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  2. Vanessa's Variety PackFebruary 28, 2024 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Claire! Your plant and DNA model look great! I also love the drawing of your child. You did a great job. My child was also a boy with wavy hair, blue eyes, and bushy eyebrows.

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  3. Yazzmenns Science Methods BlogFebruary 28, 2024 at 12:04 PM

    Hello,
    i also agree that week 7's discussion was fun and also really engaging. I really like. how all the activities were really hands-on. i liked the DNA strain activities as well and would love to use it in a future class. The photos you included were great i like how you. showed each part of class.

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  4. Emily HertelFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Claire, I thought that this weeks discussion/lab was so much fun and engaging. I really like you DNA model and your plant is growing so much and looking great! Your blog post looks great, good job!

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