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Three Elements of Authentic Learning Projects
One movement in education is to increase the number of AUTHENTIC learning modules, where students look at real-world problems, and work out solutions. This is often done in a collaborative environment where students work in small groups to produce an artifact or presentation that demonstrates their mastery of the topic.
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Trip to the St. Louis Zoo
As I walked along a path with bird exhibits to either side, it was very peaceful. I didn’t feel crowded at all, and could sit at a bench and watch a little vulturine guineafowl as it went about its daily activities.
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How to Manage the Hour Study Hall
In 1998, I was still a new teacher but I’d had a couple of years behind me and was just getting the hang of organizing lesson plans, keeping the class focused and not burying myself under a pile of homework. When I arrived to school that August I found something unusual on my schedule, something…
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Video Worksheets on Animals and Biology
These are videos that I show in class, either in their entirety of just clips. The worksheets simply ask questions that can be answered as the movie progress, which helps keep students focused.
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Frog Dissection Resources
Frog dissections serve as a pivotal educational tool for several reasons. Firstly, they provide students with a tangible exploration of vertebrate anatomy, allowing them to observe firsthand the intricate structures and systems that comprise an organism’s body. By dissecting frogs, students can identify organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines, fostering a deeper…
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Encourage Reading and Following Directions with a Square
Most biology classes will have at least one dissection in the year, though specimens can range from the commonly used frog, to the less expensive grasshopper. No matter what you choose to dissect, the biggest challenge most teachers face is getting students to follow directions. Based on the talk I hear in the teacher’s lounge,…
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Easy Science Fair Project Ideas
Science fair project ideas for middle and high school students that are quick and easy to set up.
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Study Planarian Regeneration with Scalpels
Students study a freshwater planarian by exploring its movements and cutting it in half to observe regeneration
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How to Study Protists with Freshman
The unit on protists is one that I used to dread, mainly because the world of microscopic organisms does not ever seem particularly interesting to students, where only a small percentage of them seem to care about the Ameba and Paramecium. Furthermore, studying protozoa seems to be disconnected from real world applications. Laboratory investigations can…
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How to Explain Taxonomy to Basic Biology Students
Tips for teaching taxonomy to your biology class. Includes links to student activities.
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Resources for Teaching and Modeling Mitosis
Teaching resources to help students understand the process of mitosis. Use models and internet simulations to illustrate the process.
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The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
In science, theories are statements or models that have been tested and confirmed many times. Theories have some important properties: In science, the term “Theory” does not express doubt. In science, the term theory is used to represent ideas and explanations that have been confirmed through tests and observations The theory of evolution remains one…
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Observing Diffusion Using Iodine and Plastic Bags
Use simple materials to model diffusion. Place corn starch in a bag and then submerge into a solution of iodine.
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How to View Cheek Cells with a Microscope
Simple activity for observing cells. Use methylene blue and toothpicks to gently scrape cells from the inside of a cheek and view under a microscope.
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Simple Instructions for Using the Light Microscope
A three step method for basic use of the light microscope. Easy to post for students to follow when using the microscope.