So you’ve just started your year and you need to review some basic science processes. Although the scientific method is something best to incorporate throughout your other topics, starting a course with some engaging scientific method experiments is an easy way to practice inquiry learning and hands-on activities. Using open-ended
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Nothing is worse than an emergency sub day because you’re sick or you have to stay home to care for someone else. Coming up with science sub plans can be a frustrating addition to an already stressful day. Without warning, it’s easy to tell the sub to play a video
It’s the end of the semester. You and your students are exhausted and ready for a break. Your administrator, however, has requested that everyone in the department create summative science assessments. Although a traditional final exam may be easy to grade, there are many more engaging ways to assess what
Do you struggle to make your cellular energy unit engaging for students? I have, too! Photosynthesis and cellular respiration lab experiments can be tough to create because these cellular energy concepts are abstract and can be difficult for students to understand. Rather than just drilling them on molecular pathways and
Doodle notes. It’s a term you’ve probably heard in your teacher circles, on social media, and possibly even in professional development training. But what are science doodle notes and how can they be used in the high school classroom? Years ago, teachers were taught that each child had a particular
Are you a “visual learner”? Me too. Guess what- we all are. Learning styles are a popular concept in educational psychology. The idea of learning styles is that in order to best teach a student, the method of teaching needs to match the way that student learns best. Although a
I’ve seen and used several different note-taking methods with my high school science students over the years, but Cornell-style notes have quickly become one of my favorite strategies. I’ve found that science Cornell notes are an easy and effective way for students to record important information from PowerPoints and even
I know what you’re thinking- These kids are rowdy enough! Why would I include more movement activities in the classroom? Well, scientific research has shown the average learner needs to move his or her body every 20–30 minutes. When students (or adults for that matter!) sit too long, it can
It’s hard to contain the excitement during the holiday season. Instead of fighting it, harness their energy with some fun Christmas science activities even high school students will love! With these lessons, your students will be learning in festive ways and you can continue to work on content all the
Although most classrooms have readjusted to in-person lab activities, occasionally students and teachers still benefit from virtual Biology lab simulations. If you don’t have the opportunity to complete labs in the classroom, there are some great virtual lab options. Many free virtual Biology lab options are available, but rather than
Doing Biology labs at home can be daunting! Parents using a homeschool science curriculum often have a hard time coming up with interesting labs that don’t require a bunch of hard-to-find supplies. Although these can be easy to find for grade school students, they can be harder to find at