Tag Archives: teaching and learning

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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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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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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A Sample Unit Plan Using Sketch Notes-Cellular Molecular Biology (Cell Size, Chromosomes, Cell Cycle, Meiosis)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

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 →

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What Does the Research Say About Using Sketch Notes in the Classroom?

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Edgy Instruction

(c)copyright 2018 DrM What Does the Research Say About Using Sketch Notes in the Classroom? Good question!  Since I’ve been using sketch notes with my students this year, I’ve been asked this question many times.  My dissertation work was rooted … Continue reading →

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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 →

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What Every Instructional Coach Wishes Their Principal Knew…..

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Edgy Instruction

  As wonderful as summer is, most schools will begin within the next couple of weeks for most of us. 😦 We all knew it had to come to an end didn’t we? 😛 Personally, my countdown usually begins around … Continue reading →

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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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Socratic Seminar for PLT #3 – The Road to a One Page Instructional Improvement Target Continues..

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Edgy Instruction

As many of you know, my high school is in the process of developing a One Page Instructional Improvement Target this year that defines who we are, what we want for our students, and how we plan to focus our … Continue reading →

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