Week 9

 What did you learn this week?

In our lab section this week, I learned how similarities and differences that we are able to observe across species. Knowing those similarities and differences, we can make predictions about populations and how they can change over time. I learned through our activity how some predators have different advantages than others and that impacts how they can get more prey or get less based on the advantages that they have. 

How can you apply what you learned to future teachings?

I think that the bean activity we did during our lab section was a very fun way to show those predator and prey relationships. I would definately do something like this in my class in the future if I am teaching this lesson. The bean grabbing was really fun and I think young students would enjoy doing a little competition while they are learning about different predator and prey relationships. I probably would make the activity a little easier to understand the instructions but overall I would do this lesson again. 

Questions?

What are other ways you can teach young students about the predator and prey relationships?