Tag Archives: strategic teaching

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 →

Posted in Anatomy & Physiology, Instructional Coaching, Sketch Notes, Strategies, Teaching | Tagged activity, Anatomy and Physiology, formative assessment, high school, high school anatomy, high school learning, High School Science, human body, instructional coach, instructional strategies, Pedagogy, science, Science Teaching, secondary school, Sketch Notes, sketchnotes, Sketchnoting, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | Leave a comment

Sketch Notes in Forensics- Blood and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

I decided to branch out and see if my Forensics classes would enjoy using sketch notes as much as my Biology classes have. The verdict? A definite YES! At first, my juniors and seniors in Forensics really didn’t know what … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensics, Sketch Notes, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, Forensic Science, High School Science, NGSS, Science Teaching, strategic teaching, teaching, TpT | 1 Comment

Using Sketch Notes With The Cell Size Lab (Potato & Iodine Version)

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

How Can I Do The Cell Size Lab If I Don’t Have Agar? I love the Cell Size Lab that uses agar and an indicator. It just an awesome lab to help my students see how things diffuse into the … Continue reading →

Posted in biology, Sketch Notes, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, exit slip, High School Science, instructional strategies, lesson, NGSS, science, Science Teaching, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged Aquaponics, biology, environmental science, High School Science, instructional strategies, next generation science standards, NGSS, PBL, Science Teaching, strategic teaching, teaching and learning | 1 Comment

Pumpkin Genetics~ A Fun Science Halloween Activity

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

Quick share since many folks are looking for a fun activity for this month. This is a Halloween-themed genetics activity where students create a pumpkin based on the “traits” their pumpkin receives. I adapted this activity from one I did … Continue reading →

Posted in T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, differentiated instruction, formative assessment, genetics, genetics activity, Halloween, High School Science, instructional strategies, Middle School Science, science, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy, TpT | Leave a comment

PLT Session 2… The Road to a One Page Target

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

Our 2nd PLT meeting was held a couple of weeks ago but I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had time to update until now 😦 Since my Principal and I led the last session, this time the Assistant Principal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Team, Strategies, Teaching | Tagged activity, Alabama Best Practices Center, building relationships, formative assessment, instructional coach, instructional partner, instructional strategies, Language Arts, reflection, school culture, strategic teaching, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy | 1 Comment

Whoooooo Says Formative Assessment Has To Be Boring?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

I’m so excited about my new creation! 🙂 I wanted something a little different to use for formative assessment. As an instructional coach, I often use the traditional “parking lot” as a place to gather feedback or questions during professional … 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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Thanksgiving Turkey Genetics Activity!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

Quick share since many folks are looking for a fun activity for this short week. This is a Thanksgiving-themed genetics activity where students create a turkey based on the “traits” their turkey receives. My biology teacher friend usually does “Pumpkin … Continue reading →

Posted in Strategies, T.I.P Theory Into Practice, Teaching | Tagged activity, biology, differentiated instruction, First Thanksgiving, formative assessment, instructional strategies, science, strategic teaching, Teachers Pay Teachers, teaching, teaching and learning, teaching strategy, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Activity, TpT | 2 Comments

The First Thanksgiving: Virtual Field Trips, Videos, & Slide Shows!!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Edgy Instruction

Virtual field trips, videos, and slide shows of Plimouth Plantation. Great resource from Scholastic! http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/webcast.htm Take your students back in time and tour historic Plimouth Plantation. The site also contains Teacher’s Guides, Thanksgiving Printables, and Thanksgiving Vocabulary Guide. What a … Continue reading →