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Chuck Downing

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San Diego, California, United States
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I have 31 years of experience teaching high school biology, AP Biology, and integrated science. I have eight years of experience teaching General Education Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Preview of How To Graph Scientific Data

How To Graph Scientific Data

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Chuck Downing
This product has two distinct components. The PDF file, How to Graph Scientific Data, is an activity that takes students step-by-step through the process of making a scientific graph. From determining the best size for each axis to choosing the best type of line to naming the graph, each component of graph making is clearly explained. Students produce a graph from data provided. The second part of the file is a separate activity, Hooray for Oxygen, provides an additional opportunity for students
Preview of A 5-E Science Lab - What Habitat Will Shrimp Select?

A 5-E Science Lab - What Habitat Will Shrimp Select?

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Chuck Downing
This is one of a series of laboratory activities built on the 5-E approach. Each activity provides opportunities for students to ENGAGE ←→ EXPLORE ←→ EXPLAIN ←→ ELABORATE ←→ EVALUATE. In this dry lab, students examine an experimental set-up designed to test three environmental components of the brine shrimp, Artemia: light, pH, and temperature. After answering questions about the materials and process in each experimental iteration, students write an “if… then…” hypothesis indicating their thin
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About the store

Experience

I have 31 years of experience teaching high school biology, AP Biology, and integrated science. I have eight years of experience teaching General Education Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University.

Teaching style

Students in my classes think. I provide guidelines and they do the work they need to do to learn.

Awards & shining teacher moments

San Diego County Teacher of the Year Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Presidential Award for Science and Mathematics Teaching

My own education history

B.S. in Biological Sciences - San Diego State University MA in Education - University of Redlands Ph.D. in Science Education - Walden University

Additional biographical information

I have six lab/activity products marketed by Science Kit and Wards Biology. I have two lab/activity books (Cranial Creations) published by J. Weson Walch, Publishers. People's Education publishes: AP* Biology: Inquiry-Based Lab Investigations and Activities with Critical Thinking and Writing Skills. My first Science Fiction novel, "Traveler's HOTL," is published by Koehler Books. I am married with two outstanding sons and one adorable granddaughter. I retired from full-time teaching in June of 2012.