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Are Exit Tickets a Good Way to Assess Understanding?
My genetics unit for Freshman Biology always starts with a history lesson on Mendel and our understanding of heredity at that time. One of the main themes of this lesson is a comparison between two ways of thinking about inheritance and two competing theories: The Particulate Theory and the Blending Theory. Students struggle…
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Biology Class Curriculums for Multiple Levels
Anatomy 1 & 2 – This class is usually taken by juniors and seniors, by students that are interested in entering a medical field after graduation. It is recommended for those on a career path to become: AP Biology (also SLU dual credit)- this is a college level course which has strict prerequisites, biology and chemistry are…
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Student Activities for Reading Assignments
Use these activities for student reading assignments. Post it notes, pair and share, highlight text, and concept maps
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Set the Class Tone on the First Day
This year I will have the exciting opportunity of teaching an introductory physics class to students on vocational tracks. For those not understanding ed-speak, this means that I will be taking a class of kids who have probably already failed in 8th grade, have poor test scores and may have already given up on school….
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Finding Images for Your Projects and Classroom
One of the most common searches I do on Google is for images. I may need images for a cell unit. I might want a simple diagram of the heart. Google makes it very easy to add images to your slides and documents. There is a built-in image tool! If you are just searching on…
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Taxonomy – The Science of Classifying Organisms
Why do we need a system to classify and name organisms? Here are some common names: Common names can be misleading. A sea monkey is a type of shrimp. A spider monkey is not a spider, and a sea horse is fish. Sea cucumbers are strange little invertebrates that are related to starfish. Common names…
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Dog Obesity and Analyzing Scientific Texts
Introduce students to scientific texts by examining research on dog obesity and a possible genetic cause. Dogs with mutations have increased food motivation and body fat.
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The Crayfish Project – Ecology and Anatomy
Student project on crayfish which includes learning about crayfish ecology, invasive species, and food webs. Dissect a crayfish specimen to learn anatomy!
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Case Study – Effects of Coyote Removal in Texas
Examine data from an experiment where coyotes were removed from test sites. Evaluate the effects on rodents and mesopredators.
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Reinforcement: The Chemistry of Life
A reinforcement worksheet on the chemistry of life. Practice vocabulary on atoms, molecules, macromolecules, and properties of water.
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Explore the Evidence for Evolution
Discover the evidence of evolution with this worksheet. Explore fossil records, comparative anatomy, genetics to understand how species have evolved over time.
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Exploring the Anatomy of a Squid
Explore internal and external anatomy of the squid with this hands-on guide perfect for educators and students, with detailed instructions and images.
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Reinforcement: RNA and Protein Synthesis
Master protein synthesis with our comprehensive practice worksheet! Practice your understanding of mRNA, rRNA, and ribosome function.
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Fruit Fly Genetics
Fruit Fly Genetics showing inheritance patterns for vestigial wings and eye color.