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Category Archives: biology
Cute “Anatomically Correct” Valentine!
Looking for a cute heart Valentine (anatomically correct, of course!) for your high school students? How about creating an Anatomically Correct Valentine Heart? Continue reading
What is My Process for Drawing Sketch Notes for My Students? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide!
You’ve Used Prepared Sketch Notes & Doodle Notes But You’d Like to Create Your Own…. But How? I’ve been creating Sketch Notes for my students for several years (ever since I had a student in AP Bio whose first language … Continue reading
Posted in Anatomy & Physiology, biology, Forensics, Instructional Coaching, Sketch Notes, Strategies, Teaching
Tagged Anatomy and Physiology, art in science, biology, Doodle Notes, Forensics, High School Science, Pedagogy, science, Science Teaching, Sketch Notes, sketchnotes, Sketchnoting
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A Fun First Day Activity for ANY Class- Free Download!!
What am I going to do on the FIRST DAY of class???? This question starts rattling around in my head as soon as the firecrackers go off on the 4th of July. Ugh! Since I know the first day(s) of … Continue reading
Just Launched! Biology Sketch Notes~ My New Website!!
I’m so excited! My new website launched today! Wow! This has been a labor of love! Today, I marked something off my bucket list. My very own website for Biology Sketch Notes has launched! Head on over to https://www.biologysketchnotes.com/ and check … Continue reading
Posted in biology, Forensics, Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Team, Sketch Notes, Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching
Tagged biology, high school, Pedagogy, professional development, science, secondary school, Sketch, Sketch Notes, sketchnotes, Sketchnoting, students, teachers, teaching, technology
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An End of the Year Reflection on Using Sketch Notes With My Classes
Another Year Draws to a Close… It’s hard to believe that I’ve finished up another year in the classroom. Looking back, this has been one of the more enjoyable teaching years that I can remember. I felt like my students … Continue reading
How to Write a Project-Based Learning (PBL) Case for Your Class the EASY WAY!
Writing and/or incorporating a project-based learning case is a scary experience for most teachers. We have all read the research on the benefits of having students participate in a large real-world project. We know these projects deepen student learning and … Continue reading
Tardigrades… Water Bears… Moss Piglets.. What?
So What Exactly IS a Tardigrade? A Tardigrade (also known as “water bears” or “moss piglets”) is a microscopic organism that can survive extreme heat, cold, pressure, no water, no air, and any other insane circumstance you can throw … Continue reading
Posted in biology, Sketch Notes, Teaching
Tagged biology, high school, science, Sketch Notes, sketchnotes, tardigrades
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The Blue People of Kentucky~ Such an Awesome Project-Based Learning Project!
Ok, I admit it….. I have always wanted to try a Project-Based Learning Project (PBL) but I have been a little intimidated by it. I teach high school general Biology students, not honors, so how can I differentiate a huge … Continue reading
Posted in biology, Project Based Learning PBL, Sketch Notes, Strategies, Teaching
Tagged biology, genetics, high school, PBL, Pedagogy, science, secondary school, teaching
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A Cool New Classroom Game from Quizlet!
Have you tried the new classroom game from Quizlet? I confess. Yesterday, I really needed an engaging way to help my students review our big unit on Chromosomes, Cell Cycle (Mitosis), and Meiosis. Most of my students are familiar with … Continue reading
A Sample Unit Plan Using Sketch Notes-Cellular Molecular Biology (Cell Size, Chromosomes, Cell Cycle, Meiosis)
Cellular Molecular Biology Unit- What does a unit plan look like in my classroom incorporating Sketch Notes? I have just completed a large Cellular Molecular Biology Unit with my students. (They test within the next couple of days since we … Continue reading
Edgy Instruction with DrM 