Week 7

 




  1. What did you learn this week? This week, I learned about how DNA is packed inside the nucleus to protect genetic information and control gene activity. The way DNA is organized helps stop it from tangling, so the genes can be accessed when needed. This is important for keeping cells healthy and making sure the right genes are turned on or off. In class, did a genetics activity to learn how traits are passed from parents to children. We saw how alleles affect a child’s genotype and phenotype, helping us understand how everything works when it comes to genes. 
  2. Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew? Yes, I can relate what I learned to what I already knew. Before, I knew DNA carries genetic information, but I didn’t fully understand how it's packed and organized. Now I understand that the way DNA is packed in the nucleus helps protect it and makes sure the right genes can be used when needed. The genetics activity also helped me see how alleles are passed down and affect a child’s traits, which I had learned a bit about before. 
  3. How can you apply what you've learned to your teaching in the future? I can apply what I’ve learned by making DNA and genetics easier for students to understand. I could use models, like the DNA model we built, to show how DNA is packed and how genes work. I can also use simple activities, like the one we did, to help students see how traits are passed down and how alleles affect them. I’d try to connect the topic to real-life examples, like how DNA can affect our health or appearance, to make it more interesting and relevant for students.

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  1. MorganMarch 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM

    Hi Jenna! Great blog post. I agree that we learned a lot more about the packaging process this week for DNA. Additionally, I also really enjoyed making the DNA model using candy and can see myself using it in my own classroom one day. I think using real-life examples and concepts is a great idea to make the science feel more significant to students! Great idea. Have a good week!

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