As educators, it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students. In a high school biology classroom, fostering accessibility and diversity is crucial to ensure that every student can engage with the subject matter effectively. In this blog post, we will explore 5 strategies and techniques that science teachers can implement to establish an accessible and diverse biology classroom.
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New Activities to try in your High School Biology Lessons this Year
It’s a new year, which means it’s a great time to try new activities in your high school biology lessons!
I love to implement new ideas and see how students react and learn. Why not spice up your biology lessons with some exciting activities that will not only captivate your students’ attention but also promote active learning? -
5 Must-Do’s in Your First High School Science Lessons
It’s August … dun dun dun… That means it is officially back to school season and you are probably writing your lesson plans! It’s important to start the year off strong, as it sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Today we’ll look at five of my “must-dos” for your first high school science lessons.
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6 Things You Can Stop Doing This School Year (And Still be a Great Teacher!)
We all know that being a teacher is an incredibly fulfilling, but demanding, profession. There is just so much to do! But I’ve got a little secret… you DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL!
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10 Ways to Organize Your Science Classroom
We all know that a well-organized science classroom helps promote an effective learning environment. We also know that our classrooms can go from clean and organized to a disaster zone in 0.2 seconds… I know I am guilty…!
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End of the Year Science Classroom Clean Out Checklist (with Freebie!)
It’s finally here… The end of the school year! This is an exciting time, but it is also one of the busiest times for teachers. One important task that often gets overlooked (or procrastinated!) is cleaning your classroom. This checklist will make sure you get the job done!
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5 Easy World Wildlife Day Activities
World Wildlife Day is an excellent opportunity for our students to learn about the various species that share our planet and the issues they experience. We will explore five classroom activities you can use for World Wildlife Day.
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5 Engaging Ways to Teach Meiosis
Meiosis is it a difficult subject to learn, but it is also a fairly tricky topic to teach. The truth is that teaching meiosis doesn’t have to be boring or mundane. You can make it exciting and engaging for students! Let’s take a look at 5 ideas for how to teach meiosis. Hopefully these will give you some new activities that you can use in your classroom as early as tomorrow!
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3 Terrific Biology Test Prep Lessons
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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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!