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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How To Graph Scientific Data
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
7th - 11th
Basic Principles, Science
Lab Template: Pictorial Procedure
A Pre-Lab, In-Lab, Post-Lab Procedure for All Science Classes. In this activity you will find a model for a laboratory report template that crosses disciplinary boundaries, causes students to think, and provides accountability for reading the protocol prior to entering the lab. Directions, actual student examples, a sample lab with answer key are provided.
Lab Template: Pictorial Procedure - A Pre-Lab, In-Lab, Post-Lab Procedure for All Science Classes by Dr. Chuck Downing is licensed under a C
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
Acid-Base Essay - An Assessment of Acid/Base Function and Experimental Design
Good teaching in general (and the Common Core Standards and NGSS) encourage/require interdisciplinary activities and lessons. Too many secondary teachers are unfamiliar with (could be read as frightened by) the concept and process. This activity provides a scenario with a problem for students to solve by designing an experiment. Demonstrating a high level of understanding of the concepts of acids, bases, and neutralization is foundational and recorded in an essay response.
Acid-Base Essay - An
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
A 5-E Science Lab - What Habitat Will Shrimp Select?
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
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Assessment of Student Expectations in Science
A recording system with descriptors for assessing skills across multiple science disciplines. This is a series of editable tables that quantify common skills in science classes. Teachers can score (and/or students can self-score) students across a wide range of laboratory and other skills. This inventory is designed to help teachers better prepare students for subsequent science classes.
Assessment of Student Expectations in Science by Dr. Chuck Downing is licensed under a Creative Commons Attr
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
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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.
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