Science 9 was fun. I really liked the labs but talking about reproduction was a bit awkward. My goals coming in this class were to get a bit smarter and learn how certain things worked so i can use that information and fix the lights at my house or even make a robot.
Meeting Catherine Nakabugo:
In Science this year we met Catherine Nakabugo, she is a teacher and we got to hear her speak about poverty in Uganda, girls and education and going to school, survival and going to school, and Climate Change.
She mentioned that some girls need to get water so they dont go to school, also that some girls get married young, have children young and dont go to school.
What she said resonated with me because I have Indigenous ancrestory and my people had a hard time getting an education.
We hope that if she reaches out to other courntries help and financial aid that other countries could girls in Uganda.
What I learned so far:
Chemistry
- Chemical reactions
- The elements
(I know these are magic elements but i can’t put the periodic table due to the next catagory.)
- Periodic Table, Groups and Families
Physics
- Resistance, Voltage, Current , Ohms Law
- How to read resistance colours, Voltmeters and Ammeters
- How to make a circuit
- Battery with fruits
Biology
- Cell Reproduction
- Asexual/Sexual Reproduction
- Cell Superheros
Climate
- Abiotic/Biotic
- Geosphere
- Biosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Maritimes
- A summary of what you learned so far. Include:
- Skills you developed
I learned a lot about DNA, so I understand more about reroduction both asexual and sexual (plants, humans, animal) - An example of those skills in action
I understand how doctors would be able to replace skin because they make stem cells into new cells and they can make new skin to help people who have been burned. - How you feel you have met your learning goals
I was very excited to take Science this year and I thought I would not understand a lot but I did understand a lot. In the end I really liked it.
- Skills you developed
- A debrief of the experience:
- How the course went
I think the course went well, it was very interesting, some things were awkward to learn about but I am glad I have learned something new. I enjoyed learning about the elements the most. - What you did well / what you can improve
I am really glad I didnt get hurt during any of the experiments.
Something that I can improve in is learning more science.
- How you felt about the connections-based learning experience
I liked all of the hands on learning like like making the edible DNA, Learning about climate change and I learned a lot talking to Catherine Nakabugo about climate, and I learned a lot about mitosis and myosis.
- How you felt about the connections-based learning experience
- How the course went
- Please complete a core competency reflection and embed it into the blog post
Post and Rubric due: June 24, 2022
