Didn't think you needed any help with the reproductive system, eh? Thought you knew where everything was? Well, there's a lot more to it than anatomy. But there is help with the reproductive system. As an Anatomy and Physiology student, you will have to learn about the processes of meiosis, fertilization, and the menstruation and semen production that enables the furtherance of our species! If the details have you down, try using creative and fun methods to study the reproductive system. Methods that engage your creativity, your humor and your interest will help you learn more and do better in class.
The below methods are in no way meant to replace reading your text, attending class or paying attention in class, but rather to enhance them. In fact, if you get creative with your studying you may find yourself more interested. The standard approaches to studying will likely become more appealing because you will be interested.
Here are some ideas for fun, creative study of the reproductive system.
1) Make flash cards for the process of egg development / release to fertilization in one color and flash cards for the process of sperm development / travel to fertilization in another color. Arrange the cards on the floor with each branch of activity (male and female) coming from a different direction to meet in the middle.
2) Seinfeld "Mulva" party. Everyone must come to the party as a part or process of the reproductive system. They should choose a name that rhymes with their assigned part or process and they must display information about their part or process on their clothes / body. It's sort of like being a bunch of walking posters. Optionally people could also bring a snack that in some way rhymes with, represents or is like their part or process. A file card should accompany the snack explaining the connection. Video the whole thing so you can review - and possibly get extra credit!
3) Make sure you understand the connection between what you are studying and sex. Sex is after all very interesting, so if you can relate all of it to sex in some way it may make it easier to remember.
4) Think of positive and negative traits of celebrities. Then, assuming a simple dominant/recessive relationship of alleles for those traits (also ignoring the entire nature/nurture controversy entirely), mate celebrities and see what their offspring might be like. Do this with a friend as it will be more fun that way. You must first decide whether traits are dominant or recessive, and then Punnett Squares can help predict phenotypes of celebrity breeding. Encourage the use of funny traits such as 'ability to make a career out of a disaster/single hit/or jail sentence', or 'augmentable breasts', or 'beauty greater than talent'.
5) The base of creative studying is thinking outside the box. Make connections between things you are learning - no matter how bizarre. Make connections between different classes or with movies or books. In other words, let your mind wander a bit and think about what you are learning. Allow yourself to think, 'That reminds me of.....' or 'That is similar to...' (no matter how un-related the things may seem). Write down the connections you are making. Share them with others.
Another creative studying technique is listening to related songs. I have a 14 song CD, Groovin' in the Hippocampus: Songs to Learn Anatomy & Physiology By. It has 2 songs that will help you with the reproductive system: Menses, Menses and The Ballad of Cap & Corona. Click here http://anatomyphysiologystudyguide.com/wp-content/fbones01/ to learn more and download a free copy of the song Give Me Some Bones from the CD. My name is Lisa Jones Bromfield, I am an RN, a musician and a former special education teacher... and I got an 'A' in A&P. I currently write newsletters for professors and students of A&P to try and help introduce creative learning methods into the classroom. Hang in there and remember that creative, and in-depth thought about anatomy and physiology will increase your interest, your enjoyment and your grades! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lisa_Jones_Bromfield |
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