I incorporate my experiences as a medical doctor, middle school science teacher, and college chemistry and anatomy professor to create resources that ignite students' innate sense of curiosity while saving teachers valuable time and energy.
This introductory lesson on analyzing graphs walks students through the analysis process step-by-step using a simple bar graph. A handout summarizes the steps and checks for understanding. The vocabulary of graphs is reinforced using engaging activities such as a Word Search, Word Scramble, Matching, and Crossword. Thirty BINGO cards based on the vocabulary are also included. This lesson can serve as an introduction or a review of how to analyze graphs. It requires no prep and would work
Engage your students in a high-interest, real-world classroom debate with this ready-to-use Space Tourism Debate, inspired by a recent Blue Origin spaceflight featuring an all-female, diverse crew of civilian astronauts. Students will explore the question: Should space tourism be celebrated as a scientific breakthrough—or criticized for its environmental and ethical costs?This flexible and thought-provoking lesson is perfect for science, ELA, social studies, or STEM classrooms. It fosters e
These PowerPoint slides provide an introduction to Anatomy & Physiology. Connecting the concepts with clinical scenarios, these slides provide context to deepen engagement and understanding. A graphic organizer is provided to help students take notes effectively. This free video goes over all the slides in detail, providing an option for asynchronous teaching, function as part of a sub plan, or be assigned to a student who missed the lecture. For more topics in Anatomy & Physiology, click
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record. Help students explore this further with these HIGHER-ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS. They can be used as a bellringer, for class discussions, or as part of an assessment. Included are the PowerPoint slides, a student worksheet, and sample answers. Use as a stand-alone lesson or as part of this unit: The Hottest Summer Ever, which contains several free resources for teaching CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL WARMING.
Middle school students can practice analyzing the data represented in this graph, while practicing their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills. This can be used as a warm-up or extension activity.
Middle school students can practice analyzing the data represented in this map, while practicing their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills. This can be used as a warm-up or extension activity.
Dive into the interactive world of mass vs weight with this Pear Deck interactive problem-based lesson for grades 6-8. Discover differentiation through narrated text, translations, and text readers. Boost engagement with immersive resources and interactive slides. Playful formative assessments via Blooket and Gimkit games enhance learning.
Middle school students can practice analyzing the data represented in this graph, while practicing their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills. This can be used as a warm-up or extension activity.
I incorporate my experiences as a medical doctor, middle school science teacher, and college chemistry and anatomy professor to create resources that ignite students' innate sense of curiosity while saving teachers valuable time and energy.
Teaching style
Problem-based and project-based learning. Student-driven instruction, differentiated by interest and need.
My own education history
BS in Biology, MD, M Ed
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