Unit 2 Reflection

Unit two was about the smaller things in life. We learned about molecules, proteins, enzymes, and much more. We learned about how the structure of some things tend to affect the way they work. We also learned how some things are greatly influenced and affected by some of their factors. We extended our knowledge and applied what we already knew into the labs we did. We had tested out which curdling agents worked best for cheese under certain conditions and we also tested to see which carbohydrates tasted sweet. From both labs, we learned even more about carbohydrates and enzymes.

This unit had its ups and downs. There were things that I easily understood, but there were things that I could not really understand as well. While I easily grasped the concept of carbohydrates and how their structure affects their function and taste, I could not really understand how proteins and nucleic acids work. While we did our labs, I learned that if you have a question, you should just ask someone for help. The other person may know the answer to your questions and vice versa.

I learned many things from unit two. I had learned about many of the topics we learned in previous years, but this time, the lessons were more in depth. Some of it were like reviews and others were like a whole new and strange topic. Through the labs, I also learned how to work with others better and how to communicate. It is really important to communicate while doing a lab because something may go wrong and if you do not know how to communicate properly, you may not be able to get the help you need.

There are many other things that I would not mind learning about, such as how genetics work and how it affects us. It is always interesting and fun to learn about new things about ourselves and our kind. I also would not mind learning about some interesting facts about the human bodies and how I can take care of myself better. I cannot wait until we learn more new things next unit.