Unit 10 was about the anatomy of an animal. In this unit, we had multiple podcasts paired with a pig dissection designed to help us understand what we have learned. In this review, I will talk mainly about the parts of the pig to demonstrate my understanding because the pig was really an overview of everything the vodcasts taught us. We first looked at the external parts of the pig. This wasn't necessarily in our vodcasts but it allowed us to see the placement of the bones and joints. It also helped us understand the movement of the legs. Then we opened the pig up. We were able to identify major arteries and veins because of the red and blue plasticizers put in the pig. We then were able to look at the digestive system. We saw the size and placement of the pig's teeth which appeared to be able to hook onto meat. Possibly to help it consume something faster. Then we were able to see the stomach which was honestly very surprising. It was absolutely tiny and flat because it had no food in it. I expected it to be more rounded even though it was empty for some reason. The small and large intestines looked way different than each other. I guess i was also shocked at how different they appeared. It was definitely interesting to see the difference. We also looked at arteries which were hidden behind tissues. And it was amazing where the kidney was placed. It was hidden underneath the small intestine and a small sheet of tissue. Also, we were able to observe the chambers of the heart. It actually seemed insanely tough, and I had trouble imagining it beating because it seemed so solid. The lungs were also there, and were a very interesting triangle shape. I expected them to be more like bags, but they had a very defined shape. They were not very strong either because a light touch with the probe tore part of the surface off. The most amazing part to me was the neck. It was so crammed with different things including they Thyroid and voice box. It was legitimately difficult to find anything in there! I want to learn more about the anatomy and possibly numb myself to seeing an open animal on the table. Mostly because if there is ever a draft I certainly would want to be like the doctors in m*a*s*h. In August I wasn't sure about the whole flipped classroom. I still am not entirely sure about how much I like it, but I will admit that it isn't too bad. Some of the vodcasts, i will admit, seem way too long. 15-19 minute vodcasts really trouble my attention span, but that is a trait about myself that i am happy to know. I will use this extra understanding of my attention to make sure my job isn't related to constantly interacting with a computer. I have definitely got my own routine with the vodcast notes, and i believe i was better off because i started from day one taking my own notes. My Unit 4 review is a good example of how I started writing reviews . I wasn't very creative, and tried to stick to the questions. Now i just try to flow wherever my mind goes, and talk about it. I definitely think it is a more effective links.This is my favorite post because I really went over and above to talk about my 20 time experience. I think that this year has opened my perspective on different teaching methods, and should have helped me understand what writing blogs is all about. I am happy i have a digital copy of all my work on my blogger to look back on.
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