Week 3

I was gone from lab this week, out sick. That being said, my lab was the online powerpoint that our professor provided, which helped me learn a lot more about life cycles! 

Can you connect what you’ve learned to prior knowledge?

Yes, I’ve encountered the concept of life cycles in various science classes throughout my education, from elementary to college. It's fascinating how a seemingly simple concept like a life cycle can be taught at different levels and explored in so many different ways.

How can this be applied to future teaching?

Hands-on activities, such as using playdough to model life cycles, are valuable for learners of all ages. It really helped me grasp how each stage connects to the next. I hope to incorporate similar activities in my future classroom to support my students' understanding.

What questions remain?

During "lab", I wondered how a plant like an apple tree transitions from a flower to an apple? Dr. You explained that pollination is the key process that transforms the flower into the final apple. I never would have thought that a fruit had anything to do with pollination! 

Comments

  1. Megan SimonFebruary 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Macy, I have also encountered the life cycle many times in my past science classes, however, I still think it is an interesting topic. I would also like to have my students participate in hands-on learning. I believe that having activities such as we did in lab are encouraging for students and helpful towards their learning.

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  2. Addy's Science Blog (Elem Science Methods I)February 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM

    Hi Macy,

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick, I hope you feel better! I enjoyed reading about what you learned and how you connected it to your prior knowledge. I also mentioned the importance of hands-on teaching. In class, we used Play-Doh to depict and explain certain life cycles. I also did not know that fruit had a connection to pollination. Great job!

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