Intro:
The second lesson, focused on dominant and recessive traits, was a great opportunity to introduce 6th graders to more specific genetic concepts. Here's a reflection on how this lesson went, what I learned, and how I would improve it in the future.
Lesson Plan Overview:
For this lesson, students filled out a chart of their traits and circled whether each one was dominant or recessive. This activity was designed to help them understand how traits are inherited based on dominant and recessive alleles.
What Went Right/Well:
The chart activity worked well in reinforcing the idea of dominant and recessive traits. By actively identifying and labeling their own traits, students were able to see how genetics works on a personal level, which made the concept more tangible.
Needed Changes:
Some students were unsure about how to determine which traits were dominant and which were recessive, which caused confusion. I realized that I needed to clarify this earlier in the lesson and give more examples to help them make the distinction more clearly.
Conclusion:
The lesson introduced key concepts in genetics but could benefit from more structured guidance to ensure students grasp the dominant-recessive relationship. I plan to adjust the pacing and clarify definitions to make this topic more accessible for my students in future lessons.
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