Teaching multiple preps has always been part of my teaching career. Some crazy years I’ve taught up to 7 different preps ranging from Biology and Chemistry to Social Science and Computer Literacy. Throw in some Math and you get the idea. Those weren’t the easiest years and I am grateful that I’m only teaching Biology […]
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It may sound like chemistry, but teaching dilutions is a crucial part of biology. Not all of your biology students will have a strong chemistry background, so it will be beneficial to go through this topic and let them practice diluting different solutions. I will share some tips on how I approach this topic with
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Using a microscope for the first time is a WOW moment for many science students. You are sure to grab their attention and they will love exploring the microscopic world. It is important to review microscope skills every year to ensure that your students are comfortable with using a microscope and that they are using
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Let’s be honest, many students tend to overcomplicate their biological drawings and end up wasting a lot of time. On the other hand, you also get those students who will draw the bare minimum (or even less!). One thing is for sure, if you are doing biology, you are going to have to draw! Teaching
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Back to school season can be a bit crazy, but it is essential to set the tone for the rest of the year right from the get-go. This means that you may need to repeat procedures and rules. At the start of the school year, I always repeat certain lessons with all of my classes.
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Summer reading for teachers Reading has always been one of my favorite pastimes. I just love a good book! No doubt I have inherited my love for reading from my parents and I am thrilled to see that same love and passion in my daughter. I think her book collection is rivaling mine. My “To
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Seven Tips for the End of Year to make Back to school easier The end of the longest school year in history is drawing nearer for many. Well done! You’ve made it! (Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we still have 6 months to go.) Chances are that you are probably exhausted and counting down the
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Tips and Ideas for Teacher Self-care You have probably heard or seen the quote “you can’t pour from an empty cup”. It is so true! As teachers, it is in our nature to take care of others before taking care of ourselves. During the last year, it became more evident that teachers need taking care
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Using Boom Cards in the Secondary Classroom Boom Cards certainly experienced a “Boom” over the last year. This self-grading, paperless activities became a lifesaver for many teachers during distance learning. They are virtual task cards and activities that are hosted on the Boom Learning platform. You can create your own decks or buy some from
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How to Teach Vocabulary in Science “There are so many definitions to learn!” I’ve probably heard this a thousand times during my teaching career. The truth is that vocabulary and definitions are an important part of science and your students will need to learn the vocabulary. But at least we can try to make it
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