Week 7 Blog Post

                                                     What did you learn this week?

    This week, I learned about why DNA packaging is important. I learned that DNA fits inside the nucleus without tangling; it protects genetic information from damage and regulates gene expression, which allows access to specific genes when it is needed. In class, we created a model of DNA to show how DNA is packaged in a specific order. 




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

    I remember learning in my precious years about dominant and recessive genes. I knew the dominant trait was a capital letter, and the recessive gene was lowercase. This week, I learned about a Phenotype. I can connect what I previously knew because a phenotype is an observable trait resulting from the expression of genes. I knew the dominant gene was expressed, but I did not know the term for it.


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

I can apply what I learned to my teaching in the future by having my students create a model to show DNA. Additionally, I can have them fill out the baby lab activity to show them how dominant and recessive genes determine how a baby is formed. My students can develop knowledge about dominant and recessive genes through this activity. 


Comments

  1. Macy BlumMarch 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Kylie! It sounds like you had a great week of learning! The connection between the packaging of DNA and gene expression is fascinating, and it’s great that you’re able to relate this to your previous knowledge of dominant and recessive traits. I love how you're thinking about applying hands-on activities like creating DNA models and the baby lab activity in your future teaching. These activities will not only help students understand complex concepts but also make learning fun and interactive. It’s clear that you’re planning to make genetics engaging and accessible for your future students!

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  2. Megan SimonMarch 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM

    I think all of the activities we did in class are a great way for students to engage and grasp scientific concepts on DNA. I remember doing these activities in high school and enjoying them a lot. As a student it is activities like these that keep me engaged and excited to learn. When I think of my future classroom and I want to give my students the same experience and enjoyment that I had.

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  3. Kendra KalkwarfMarch 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM

    Hey Kylie! I also remember learning about dominant and recessive genes in previous classes. I had also learned about phenotypes in the past, but it was nice to get a refresher and make connections. I think having future make models of DNA is a great idea. I think it is very helpful because they get to actually visualize what DNA looks like.

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  4. Reilly RMarch 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Kylie! I also learned about DNA packaging and it's importance. I also learned that DNA fits inside the nucleus without tangling. I like how you said in the future you would incorporate the baby lab because I also would add that in my future classroom. It allows students to learn in a hands on and engaging way.

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  5. morgan crismanMarch 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Kylie,
    I really enjoyed your post! I like how you said that you plan on using the activities we did in class in your future classroom. I said the same in my post, because I think these activities were really engaging and would help students grow their understanding on this topic. Great post!

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  6. Olivia Katic's Science BlogMarch 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Kylie,
    I also remember learning about genes and how dominant had a capital letter and recessive was a small letter. I love your photo. I also think I will use a model of a DNA strand to demonstrate to students what they look like and how they work.

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