Teaching cell structure and function is probably one of my favorite topics. There is just something magical about introducing students to the microscopic world of cells. Cell structure and function also form the foundation of most of the biology curriculum, so I prefer to teach it right at the start of the school year. I […]
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I have always believed that science labs should not cost you an arm and a leg. I am privileged to work at a school with a significant lab equipment and materials budget. However, I know that many of you don’t. In this blog series, I will share some of my favorite labs that do not
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I love books. My husband may say that I have a problem. I believe that you can never have too many books. As space in my house is becoming a bit of an issue, many of my books have found their way to my science classroom. And my students love them! Sharing my love of
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Writing chemical formulas and equations is often the moment when many students feel like “real scientists”. Once they get it, they love it. Getting there, however, is often a struggle. Personally, I love teaching my students how to write chemical formulas and equations. Over the years, I’ve tried different approaches. Here are some of my
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Biochemistry is such a fun topic to teach. However, many Biology students seem terrified of it. The moment you pop “chemistry” into a name, the perception of difficulty increases. So how can you get students to become engaged with the content and appreciate the wonders of biochemistry? Here are some of my favorite ideas. 1.
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Note-taking skills are an invaluable asset for the academic success of your students. Effective note-taking goes beyond scribbling down words; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your students’ learning and comprehension. Let’s be honest, notetaking is not a skill that comes naturally to most students. They can quickly become overwhelmed and that could
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I love my classroom. I mean, I spend nearly as much time there as I do at home. It’s a small space and I love to personalize it. Teaching many preps without a lab assistant (6 at the moment) requires me to have a lot of classroom organization systems in place. Here are my 8
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In my previous blog post, I shared some of my favorite Biology videos to use in the classroom, how I use them and how I organize all my videos. In this blog post, I will be sharing some awesome videos for teaching Chemistry in High School. A big part of any Chemistry syllabus consists of
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Using videos has always been a part of teaching Biology. During the last year, it has become such an important tool to use during virtual classes. I use a lot of videos to review topics with my students. They also make for great conversation starters or to engage them when introducing a new topic. Organizing
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Halloween is not a very big holiday in South Africa, but I love it! And if you teach any of the sciences, it allows you to have some fun with your classes. It doesn’t need to take a lot of time and prep or cost a small fortune. Here are some fun Halloween ideas for
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