We are still completely virtual and I have not been able to see my students yet to share the bridge building supplies. I have been in contact with Mr. Bell who helped with ordering all of the materials through our district. He says there are some books for me at the board once we are back up and running (those would be for the heart application).

For Case Studies that captivate, I planned and purchased materials that would assist my students in learning material and being able to have visuals during our stint of online learning. We are using a series of NSTA Ebook Interactives to complete a unit on cellular transport. The interactive books have read alouds, learning checks, images that…Read More

So far, so good. After purchasing the items to complete my two grants I have seen that my new students are really drawn in by student choice in lab. I have had some difficulty getting them to “think inventively” early on, but am seeing that transition now.

We have completed the transport and efficiency part of our cell component (dialysis…Read More

Think About It, Then Talk About It: Content Driven Inquiry Leading to CER Strategies in Science

This grant has been designed around multiple investigations in which students will focus on core concepts of Cell Biology. First they will discover patterns of diffusion, which results from the random movement of molecules and other small particles.…Read More

Valuing Probeware and Energy in Biology (9-12th Grade)

In this particular proposal, I plan to purchase materials, lab and probeware basics, for students to complete an investigation and analysis on the major biological concept of cellular nutrition and energy obtainment.
In the investigation students will understand that fundamental life…Read More

The Biomimicry Grant that Mr. Parsons and I worked on was one of the best successes yet. We developed a lesson that involved all students in their own learning. The lesson was used to teach structure and function and how they coincide in nature. Student groups developed products from fish tank cleaners, makeup bottles, extra-protective phone…Read More

With the grant I received for my Anatomy class this year, my students designed, created, and marketed a prosthetic body part. They were given open range as to what they chose. It certainly allowed 21st century skills to combine with the Next Generation Science Standards. I will post pictures of their work!