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 …
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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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 …
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. …
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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