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Superpower Genetics: A Comic Strip Reflection Activity- MYP2 -Science- Nidhi Periwal

Objective of the Learning Engagement:

Encourage creative application of genetic concepts through a reflection activity

Details of the Learning Engagement:

Activity: Students imagine they have a special trait inherited from their DNA (e.g., super memory, night vision, disease resistance).They describe their "superpower" and explain how genetics might influence it. Reflection Questions: What real genetic traits exist that are similar to this superpower? How could genetic mutations lead to advantages in real life? If you could pass on a trait to future generations, what would it be and why? They make a comic strip and upload on https://join.pixton.com/rpkqcm.

Student work :

 

Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher:

They were enjoying the activity and were able to articulate complex learning of genetics into simple ideas.

-Nidhi Periwal

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  1. sheeba AMarch 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM

    Wow!what a creative way to make reflection more engaging compared to the conventional approach!I'm sure the students must have enjoyed using this tool for their reflection .

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