Well… it’s that time of year again… It’s testing time. Ugh! No matter how you feel towards testing, it has to be done, but you can make it as fun and painless as possible. I want to break down three of the most engaging biology test prep lessons you can use in your classroom.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Biology Teacher Spotlight
Teachers are superstars, and the impact of the work that YOU do cannot be overstated. For Teacher Appreciation Week, I would like to honor you all by shining a spotlight on a handful of amazing biology teachers. These ladies are inspirational, and I want to say THANK YOU to them, and to every single one of you reading this!
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How to Run Group Activities in High School
There is strong scientific support for the benefits of group work. While group work is very beneficial, it can be difficult to manage, especially at the beginning of your career or whenever you get new classes. Let’s first discuss some benefits of group work, and then we can dive into some tips for successful group work in your classroom!
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Best Biogeochemical Cycles Lesson Activities
Biogeochemical cycles are fundamental concepts in biology, but can be complex and challenging for students. Fortunately, there are a variety of different strategies and techniques that can be used to teach biogeochemical cycles! Here are six of the best.
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4 Reasons You Need to Use Doodle Notes in Your Biology Lessons
If you’re new to my blog – welcome! If you haven’t already guessed, Doodle Notes are a passion of mine, and their benefits in the classroom are endless. Just sit back and relax while I take you on a journey about my love for Doodle Notes and why you should use them in your biology classroom.
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5 Fun Earth Day Activities for Students (with Freebie!)
Earth Day is a perfect time to teach your students about the importance of protecting our planet from harmful human activity. While it is important to educate students about the serious environmental issues facing our planet, it is equally important to make learning fun and engaging! So here are 5 fun Earth Day activities!
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3 Ways to Finish Your Biology Course Content Quickly
Time is the one thing you can never get back, and there never seems to be enough of it. Am I right?Before you know it, the end of the course or test date is right around the corner, and you realize that you have so much content left to cover. I want to help you explore three ways to quickly navigate the rest of the content in your course.
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8 Top Biology Websites for Teachers
The amount of information on websites for biology is daunting. No one has time to look through and determine if a website is legitimate or gauge just how well a website will work for them. I have done my fair share of vetting and researching the best websites for biology. Here are my top 8 websites!
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How I Grade My Biology Students
Grading biology students can be hard. We have to look at not only how well students understand basic ideas and principles, but also how well they can apply these ideas to real-world situations. In my classroom, I grade my students in a variety of ways. I want to share them with you today!
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10 Amazing Women Scientists Who Changed the World
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th and is a wonderful day to celebrate women in science. From Marie Curie’s pioneering work in radioactivity to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA, women have left their mark on the scientific world. Let’s take a look at 10 amazing women scientists who have changed our world!