Blog Post Week 8

 1. During lab, we learned about genetic mutations. We also reviewed genotypes and phenotypes. I had a better understanding of how mutations occur through the central dogma process. It has to do with the base pairs, and these base pairs can change in some way that affects the amino acid sequences.

2. I can apply what I learned in my teaching career by designing a lesson in which students can digest information better. I feel that the central dogma process can be confusing and overwhelming to digest, and as a future educator, I will hope to make graphic organizers for my students. A step by step graphic organizer will help them understand the material better.

3. One question I have is how extensively should I teach the central dogma process to elementary students? I don't remember having an extensive understanding of DNA in elementary, and I learned about mRNA in middle school.




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