Tag Archives: Pedagogy

Newsflash—Publication Date is Getting Closer!

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

In case you haven’t heard… Our book has been submitted for publication and should be available within the next few weeks! My daughter (a trauma nurse) and I have collaborated to create a comprehensive, student-friendly (and teacher-friendly) 400 page review … Continue reading →

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Assistant Medical Examiner Training Program- A Comprehensive PBL for High School Anatomy (or Forensics) Classes!

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

How Do I Keep My Students Engaged At The End of The Year?  How About Training To Be Assistant Medical Examiners? It seems like every school year…. I flip the calendar to May and my students start thinking school is … Continue reading →

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That Awesome Moment When You See Your Name in Print!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

A Published Author? Me? I was so excited today to check out the latest Spring edition of The Forensic Teacher magazine and see something from my own classroom! (Check out the latest issue here ) I began this blog when … Continue reading →

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Think Cellphones Aren’t Distracting Students During Class? Think Again…

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

Think cellphones are being used responsibly by teenagers during school? Think again…. 🙄 This is the reason cell phones are such a distraction during class… My students conducted research on their own cell phone use during class. I had them turn … Continue reading →

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Ever Wondered How I Use Sketch Notes With My Anatomy Classes? Keep Reading!

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

Heart Structure & The Circulation of Blood I drew these Sketch Notes the same way I taught my students to draw the heart easily (see original post with step by step instructions and video here).     I think it … Continue reading →

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Anatomy Practicals- Stackables that Teach: A Life-Sized Human Body Project- The Muscular System!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

3D Learning in Anatomy… I’m HOOKED! This year, I’ve been experimenting with providing my Anatomy classes opportunities to learn the human body in different ways, rather than the traditional “I can label a flat diagram with all the correct parts” … Continue reading →

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What is My Process for Drawing Sketch Notes for My Students? Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide!

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Edgy Instruction

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 →

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Looking for a Cute Thanksgiving Activity for Anatomy? How about an “Anatomically Correct” Hand Turkey…

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

Every Kid Loves to Make a Hand Turkey at Thanksgiving Right?? My students are in the middle of the Skeletal System right now.  Since they are having a lot of trouble remembering the bones of the wrist, I tried to … Continue reading →

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Intro to Anatomy & Physiology Review and Body Systems Gallery Walk

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

  Looking for a creative way to introduce the body systems in Anatomy?  Try a Gallery Walk! The first unit in Anatomy & Physiology is HUGE…. I mean really huge!! So, I decided to try something different to really get … Continue reading →

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Just Launched! Biology Sketch Notes~ My New Website!!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

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 →

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