During this lab I was able to demonstrate Social-Responsibility by working with not only my partner, but those around me. We were able to help guide each other or compare results in order to see faults in our actions whilst carrying out the procedure. A couple of times my partner and I either got stuck or used the wrong item for a task. The overall excitement amongst my peers and I was also wonderful to see as I feel a sense of camaraderie within the class. By working and guiding each other, we were able to feel comfortable and have an overall fun lab day.
Photo of observations me and my group members made between parts
Core-Competency Reflection
During this lab, I experienced the core-competency of Social Awareness. We worked with partners, but also in groups. Working within these groups allowed us to bounce understandings between each other, alongside settling misunderstandings within the notes. I enjoyed bouncing between other groups as well. This helped me to not only get close with my peers, but guided me between steps for the lab rather than asking the teacher if I needed help. My peers also had fun with doing this lab in general, making jokes and trying some of the solution. Overall this lab helped further my understanding of diffusion within the cell membrane and helped bring me closer to some students who I had never spoke to before. Next time I plan on working or collaborating with classmates who I haven’t before.
Another Core-Competency strengthened during this lab would be the critical and reflective thinking. During this lab we were required to create a conclusion of our findings. Near the end of the conclusion we also had to add aspects in which we think would improve upon the lab. Improving upon a lab that has been done a multitude of times before wasn’t something that just instantly came to my head. This required me to analyze the entire procedure to find any weak areas or possible improvements/adjustments that could be made. I was eventually able to come up with multiple possible improvements before deciding on one. The lab required me to think outside of what was given to me.