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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
As a girl mom, it has always been important to me to let my daughter know that she can be anything she wants. (At the moment, being a farmer or an archaeologist is at the top of her list.) The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) is around the corner and this …
Card Sorts can provide variety, fun, and increased engagement to your Science lessons. I share some of my favorite ideas on how to use them.