science- biology

Let's be honest - there is only so much we can learn in our undergraduate courses, student teaching experiences, and alternative certification programs. At the end of the day, so much that I've learned about being a teacher, and teaching biology specifically, has been through trial and error. If we want to get fancy, we can call it "action research" in my own classroom, like my graduate professors referred to it.

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In this bog post I describe how to do this easy, fun and effective microscope activity using prepared slides you already have in class...this is great for botany, cell biology and physiology units!

Problem-based Learning in Biology with 20 Case Examples

BLOG POST: 8 tips for transforming your microscope unit from good to great. Save your sanity! Have smooth running labs! From science lessons that rock

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Teach your students about genetics and heredity by investigating endangered species and how their genetics play a part in their behavior and their survival.

A few years ago, I looked at my biochemistry unit and tried to think of some way to revolutionize it. Monomers, polymers, carbohydrates, phosopholipids, amino acids… To my students, these aren’t concrete things. I might as well be speaking Chinese. I decided they needed a hands-on activity to understand that these are things, actual molecules, […]

Using large foldables is a more effective way to teach concepts in biology. The images are large and crisp and the graphic organizer foldable leaves room for writing explanations. Having everything on one page really assists students in understanding concepts better. For further reinforcement, the images can be colored.