5 Common Misconceptions About Life
5 Common Misconceptions About Life For those of you who have stumbled across this post thinking this is about life in general. It is, just like the scientific version of life in general. So stick with me as we cover a few things a lot of people struggle with. If you are a teacher, this […]
What to Cover on the First Day of High School Biology
What to Cover on the First Day of High School Biology Last week we looked at things we needed to know before school started. This week we delve into what we should be telling students the first day of class. Start With Your Name It sounds silly but trust me on this one. Introductions are […]
The First Day of Biology
Getting Read for the First Day of Biology Getting Started Summer is nearing an end and you might be feeling the start of school jitters. Everyone seems to get them. That tingling sensation in your gut. It is excitement and anxiety rolled up into a nice little knot in your gut. Students are sad summer […]
How to Make Vocab FUN!
How to Make Vocab FUN! for you and your students! Yeah, it sounds boring right? Another word, another flashcard, blah, blah, blah… Its not easy to convense students to do vocabulary. But honestly high school biology is all vocabulary. Well maybe not all vocabulary. More like 80%. Yes, I just made that up. I have […]
Real Life Examples of Osmosis in Action
Real Life Examples of Osmosis in Action If you have been teaching for at least a week, you have heard it. That dreaded phrase, always in a whiny tone, “why do we need to know this?” Of course, there is a reason, but being put on the spot can make it hard to come up […]
Science Philosophy for the Classroom
Science Philosophy for the Classroom Teaching science requires a basic understanding of the philosophical principles underlying the scientific method. This article will provide an overview of the ideas you need to know to teach science. 1. The Scientific Method The scientific method is often described using a giant flow chart with all kinds of different […]
Top 6 Ecology Misconceptions
Top 6 Ecology Misconceptions Ecology is the unit many students enjoy. Nature documentaries really help to sell the content. Who doesn’t love watching cute otters as they munch away on pesky sea urchins? But even the most avid nature lover still can get a few nature facts wrong. We all make mistakes, so no big […]
Top 5 YouTube Channels for Biology Teachers
Top 5 YouTube Channels for Biology Teachers Sometimes we need a break from lecturing. More often, I find my students are simply tired of listening to me. When I notice a lowering of enthusiasm, I start to sprinkle in a few educational videos. There are many one-off videos from various creators that I use, […]
Creature Genetics: How to Teach NonMendelian Genetics With Creative Flair
Creature Genetics: How to Teach NonMendelian Genetics With Creative Flair A kid doodles on the side of his notebook while a figure paces in front of a classroom. Thoughts swirl around about knights, and dragons, and combinations of strange creatures. What would happen if those creatures were real? How would they pass down their traits […]