Tag Archives: next generation science standards

How to Build a Simple Aquaponic System Step-By-Step

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Edgy Instruction

Ever wondered what to do with that old fish tank in your classroom? Lots of teachers have classroom fish but are not really using them as a teaching tool.  Why not transform them into a self-sufficient system to help show … Continue reading →

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Theory into Practice: A Wee Activity

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Edgy Instruction

Do your students have a difficult time understanding the filtering mechanism of the nephron in the kidney?  Don’t feel alone then, most students have a difficult time wrapping their brains around this as it can be quite complex.  Here is … Continue reading →

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Spooky Science~ Interactive and Engaging Activities for Halloween

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

Looking for a cute idea for high school science students at Halloween? How about turning your lab into a morgue? 🙂 Last year at Halloween, the science teachers (and me, of course 🙂 ) decided to make it “Spooky Science” … Continue reading →

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Whooooo Are My Parents? Fun with Owl Genetics

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

This activity builds upon student’s foundational knowledge of genetics and inheritance in order to create an owl “offspring”.  The activity can be adapted in several ways to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom.  Depending upon student ability/ … Continue reading →

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