For your Sample Work assignment you will write a reflection about your learning this unit. Your reflections should be 3-5 sentences long and you need to use the sentence starts given on page 1 of this lesson.
Sentence starters:
I feel confident about explaining natural selection because…
The topic in this unit I found most challenging was…
In order to remember definitions of key words in this unit, one strategy I used was…
One topic in this unit I would like to learn more about is… because…
Create your own document, use the prompts as sentence starters, and upload your document to the dropbox on the last page of this lesson. You will use the prompts as sentence starters and submit the document in PDF, Word, PNG form to the dropbox.
I feel confident about explaining natural selection because I have a strong understanding of how it works and have practiced explaining it to others in class discussions and group activities.
The topic in this unit I found most challenging was understanding the concept of genetic drift and how it differs from natural selection. I had to spend extra time reviewing the material and asking for clarification from my teacher.
In order to remember definitions of key words in this unit, one strategy I used was creating flashcards with the word on one side and the definition on the other. This helped me study consistently and test myself regularly.
One topic in this unit I would like to learn more about is the role of mutations in evolution because I find it fascinating how genetic changes can lead to new traits and biodiversity in a population. I think exploring this further will enhance my understanding of evolution as a whole.