If you’ve ever tried to choose a homeschool science curriculum, you already know the struggle. There are so many options, formats, and opinions, and somehow you need to figure out what will actually work for your child. When parents find Suburban Science, they often want to know the differences between
I’ve been hearing from so many teachers lately who are feeling overwhelmed by new expectations around PDF accessibility. Maybe you just sat through a professional development session outlining requirements for supporting hearing-impaired students, English language learners, or students with other specific needs, and now you’re wondering how to meet those
Discover the essential chemistry concepts every high school science teacher should know to support Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Environmental Science. Includes teaching tips, real-world connections, and classroom-ready strategies.
So you’ve been assigned both honors science and college-prep science students this year. Whether you have two different classes or a group of mixed ability students, you know differentiating for them isn’t just about changing the textbook or assigning a few extra problems. The differences go deeper—how students think, how
As teachers, we know that keeping early finishers engaged can make a tremendous difference in your classroom management. And with many schools prohibiting the use of phones in school, you might find those gifted students becoming a distraction to others when they finish their work quickly. Instead of allowing idle
Learned helplessness- a state where students feel incapable of succeeding- is a serious problem in upper-level high school science classes and it can lead to frustration and a lack of confidence. This arises in chemistry more than most other science classes because of the way that chemistry concepts build upon
Let’s face it- Valentine’s Day is a big day for teens. Although incorporating Valentine’s Day activities into the classroom can be a fun way to celebrate, I prefer to give out science valentines to each of my students. Although I’ve taught teens for most of my career, I have a
The Cornell Notes system is a powerful tool for organizing information, but to truly maximize its potential, you need to turn those notes into an effective study guide. If you’re familiar with Suburban Science resources at all, you’ve probably seen some of my guided Cornell Notes. In a previous post,
With your end-of-course exams just around the corner, there is no better time to begin thinking about how your students will prepare with a Biology EOC review. Here are some BIG ideas of how to make test prep easier, more engaging for students, and more informative for you!
Would you like to incorporate more plant experiments for your Biology lesson plans? Not sure how plant labs fit into your course standards? We’ve got some great plant lab ideas for you and will help you see how they can align with the Next Generation High School Life Science Standards*.
Even if the days of online schooling are over for many of us, there are benefits to having a list of virtual anatomy labs and resources in your back pocket. In the Anatomy & Physiology Classroom, online resources are great for: We have gathered a list of quality virtual anatomy
Winter is the perfect time of year for engaging protein synthesis activities to bring some life back to your Biology classroom! Since many Biology teachers traditionally hit DNA and protein synthesis near the holidays, we wanted to share a few protein synthesis resources that are sure to engage your students.