Week 7 Blog Post

 

                    In lab this week, we were able to do a little experimenting with different little projects. The first being the making of a DNA strand with Twizzlers, Dots, and toothpicks. We were able to color coordinate them by connecting their A = T and C = G. The second project we did was paired up with a table partner, and create a baby face. We both flipped a coin to determine which traits of facial features/structures we would be coming from the "father" and "mother" figures to make the baby face design. 

                    These interactive lessons were very hands on, and amusing too! While they were quite fun, they were very educational when it comes to science and learning about DNA and recessive/dominant traits. I could implement these lessons into my future teaching by providing a similar lesson plan and activity to go along with it. 

                    Prior to class this week, my knowledge for DNA has been pretty understandable because that has been one of our main focuses these last couple of classes. The more we learn each week, the more it comes together and makes sense for the purpose of implementing these kinds of lesson plans to our future educator careers.