week 8

 


What did you learn this week? 

This week, we revisited the baby activity from last week to learn more about genetics. We learned that dominant genes have a 75% chance of being passed down, while recessive genes have a 25% chance. Dark skin color is linked to a dominant gene from the parents, which connects to genotype, the genes we have, and phenotype, the physical traits we show. We also did another activity and learned about mutations. Mutations can happen in different ways, like deletions or changes, and while they’re often seen as bad, they can sometimes be helpful. Usually, they have little to no effect.

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

I can relate what I learned to what I already know by thinking about how traits like eye color or hair type run in families. This makes sense with dominant and recessive genes. I also understand mutations because I’ve heard about things like genetic disorders, where changes in genes can cause problems. It’s interesting to learn that mutations can sometimes be helpful, or not have any effect at all.

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

I can use what I’ve learned to make teaching easier in the future. I can explain things like dominant and recessive genes with simple examples, like how traits are passed down in families. I can also use fun activities to help students understand genotype and phenotype. I can teach them that mutations aren’t always bad and can sometimes be helpful, which will make the topic more interesting.


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