Blog Post 9

 

1. What did you learn this week?

This week we learned about natural selection and predators and prey. Natural selection is a process in which individuals with certain inherited traits are more likely to survive and reproduce offspring. It is the only thing that leads to consistent adaptations. 

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

I had already known about the predator and prey relationship from previous classes. I remember learning about this in middle and high school. I had already knew that predator eats prey. I had known a little about natural selection but did not know it was the only mechanism that leads to adaptation consistently. 

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

I really liked the bean activity we did in class, and would like to use this activity in my future classroom. I think students would find this activity fun and engaging. I liked that it was a hands on way to learn about this topic, and would help students better understand. I also liked how it got students engaging with everyone in their group.