Category Archives: Teaching

Viola Hyatt- Alabama Torso Murderer (1929-2000)

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Edgy Instruction

Viola Hyatt dismembered 2 men and threw their body parts out of her car as she drove through 3 counties in rural Alabama. Continue reading →

Posted in Forensics, Teaching | Tagged Forensics, High School Science, teaching | 1 Comment

It’s a “Tardigrade-Party” at ASTA

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Edgy Instruction

Explore the world of tardigrades (water bears) with sketch notes and an easy lab Continue reading →

Posted in activity, Teaching | Tagged High School Science | 2 Comments

This Blog is Moving!

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Edgy Instruction

Attention Readers 🙂 This blog is moving over to my NEW WEBSITE! The new address is http://www.sciencewithdrm.com Please bookmark the new site so you won’t miss anything!

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Designing a Prosthetic Hand an Engaging STEM Challenge for Anatomy

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

What Do You Get When You Cross a Box of Drinking Straws, Yarn, and a Group of Inventive Teenagers? A Prosthetic Hand, of Course! Design a prosthetic hand STEM activity for high school anatomy and physiology Continue reading →

Posted in activity, Anatomy & Physiology, Project Based Learning PBL, STEM, Teaching | Tagged anatomy, Anatomy and Physiology, High School Science, science | Leave a comment

A Fun Christmas PBL Activity for Forensics!

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

Need a Fun, Christmas PBL Activity for Forensics? This one is awesome! Continue reading →

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Case of the Missing Coat: A Christmas Crime Scene PBL for Forensics

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

What Happens When Santa Realizes His Magic Coat Was Stolen From His Closet? He calls 911 and deploys E.L.F.S. (Evidence Locating Forensic Squad)! Continue reading →

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Freebie Alert! Do Your Students Like to Solve Mysteries?

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

Do your students like mysteries? Grab this freebie to use with your class! Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Andy Atkins?

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

Your students play the role of medical students to diagnose an ambiguous respiratory ailment in Andy Atkins Continue reading →

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Growing as a STEM Educator- My Journey Year 2

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Edgy Instruction

This year, I’m so excited to have been chosen to participate in the Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET) through the Army Educational Outreach Program. It is an intensive, year-long program that offers authentic research opportunities in STEM. I am participating along with around 60 other educators from states across the country. Continue reading →