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I am currently in my 25th year of teaching. I currently teach college general biology and anatomy and physiology. In the past, I have taught Honors and Regular Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, International Baccalaureate Biology, Project Lead the Way - Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, Science Fundamentals, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chem/Phys, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, and 7th and 8th grade science. Whoa!
My labs and activities have stood the test of time and just over 1000 students. I continually update my lessons to improve every lab, activity, and/or worksheet that I use in my classroom.
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Work and Power Lab - Running the Stairs
INTRODUCTION
Most of us love the dear old Earth – in fact we’re quite attracted to it. That attraction arises from the Earth’s large mass and thus the Earth’s pull of gravity. When we lift a book away from the center of dear old Earth, we do work on that book. We do work because we must counteract the book’s attraction to the Earth in the process. We do work by applying a force over a distance. What does that do for us? Well, it tires us. The book, however, gets energy out of the deal. Any
7th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Virtual Roller Coaster Physics - Webquest
Introduction You squeeze into the molded plastic seat and pull the padded bars down so they fit snug against your shoulders. The attendant comes by and pushes on the bars to make sure they are locked into place. Then the cars of the roller coaster begin to move out of the station, going up and up, until you feel that you can touch the sky. Suddenly, with a lurch, your car reaches the top. As it crests the hill and starts down the other side, you can feel it begin to pick up speed. Now you are fl
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
PLTW - Principles of Biomedical Sciences - Lesson 1.1 Test
Need an assessment for your Project Lead the Way course? I created this test for my Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Test for Lesson 1.1 - Investigating the Scene. This assessment includes topics from each of the various activities in 1.1, including: 1.1.1 - A Mysterious Death 1.1.2 - Examining the Scene 1.1.3 - Careers in Biomedical Science 1.1.4 - The Evidence 1.1.5 - Time of Death 1.1.6 - Blood Spatter Analysis This tests consists of 12 true/false questions, 25 multiple choice questio
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
Indiana Biology End-of-Course Assessment Test Prep
In this Biology End-of-Course Assessment packet, you will find a list of 19 topics, all of which are crucial to a high school Biology I course. All topics listed are in accordance with the Indiana Biology Academic Standards. You will find one review worksheet that corresponds to each topic listed. I designed this packet for use with my own Biology students and have found the review to be effective in preparation of the Indiana Biology ECA.
8th - 12th
Biology
Mitosis Lab - Length of Stages
The cell cycle, or cell-division cycle, is the series of events that takes place in a cell leading to its division and duplication or replication. The cell-division cycle is a vital process by which a single-celled fertilized egg develops into a mature organism, as well as the process by which hair, skin, blood cells, and some internal organs are renewed. Prokaryotic cells, those without a nucleus, the cell cycle occurs via a process termed binary fission. Eukaryotic cells, those with a nucleu
9th - 12th
Biology
PLTW - Principles of Biomedical Sciences - Lesson 1.2 Test
Need an assessment for your Project Lead the Way course? I created this test for my Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Test for Lesson 1.2 - DNA Analysis. This assessment includes topics from each of the various activities in 1.2, including: 1.2.1 - What is DNA? 1.2.2 - DNA Extraction 1.2.3 - DNA Analysis This tests consists of 7 true/false questions, 22 multiple choice questions, and 8 short answer/labeling questions, for a total of 37 questions. Answer key is included.
9th - 12th
Biology, Science
Indiana Biology End-of-Course Assessment - Standardized Testing Tips & Review
This Biology End-of-Course Assessment packet reviews content through the introduction of standardized testing strategies. You will find a list of 19 topics, all of which are crucial to a high school Biology I course. All topics listed are in accordance with the Indiana Biology Academic Standards. Matched with each topic, you will find a review worksheet that asks students to use a particular standardized testing strategy. I designed this packet for use with my own Biology students and have fou
8th - 12th
Biology
PLTW - Principles of Biomedical Sciences - Lesson 1.3 Test
Need an assessment for your Project Lead the Way course? I created this test for my Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Test for Lesson 1.3 - The Findings. This assessment includes topics from each of the various activities in 1.3, including: 1.3.1 - The Autopsy 1.3.2 - Confidentiality 1.3.3 - Was it a Crime? This tests consists of 3 true/false questions, 4 completion, 1 short answer, 9 multiple choice questions, and 15 matching questions, for a total of 32 questions. Answer key is included.
9th - 12th
Biology, Science
The Chemistry of Life PowerPoint for Biology I
This PowerPoint discusses the molecular basis of life. The presentation is divided into four sections: 1.) The Nature of Matter, 2.) Properties of Water, 3.) Carbon Compounds and 4.) Chemical Reactions and Enzymes. The nature of matter includes the basics of chemistry on atoms, structure of atoms, atomic mas, mass number, isotopes, compound, and chemical bonding. The properties of water includes the structure of water, polarity, cohesion, adhesion, solutions, pH, and buffers. The carbon comp
8th - 12th
Biology
Cell Growth and Division - Background and Mitosis - Worksheet Packet
This worksheet packet reviews the basics of cell growth and division. The packet is divided into two sections: 1.) Cell Growth and Division and 2.) The Process of Cellular Division. Section 1, Cell Growth and Division, begins with the concept of surface area to volume ration, which keeps cells microscopic. The review the continues to comparing asexual and sexual reproduction. Section 2, The Process of Cellular Division begins through the comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the ho
7th - 12th
Biology
Osmosis - Egg in Distilled Water and Vinegar
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane, from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. Osmosis may occur in response to changing concentrations of water-soluble solutes, such as sugar or salt. Osmosis can be observed in individual cells or in collections of cells, as in multicellular organisms or their structures. In this investigation you will use a shelled (decalcified) egg’s external membrane to demonstrate how osmosis can occur i
7th - 12th
Biology
Mitosis Flash Card Activity
The stages of mitosis are preceded by Interphase and followed by Cytokinesis. In the past, Interphase was believed to be a resting phase or phase of ‘down-time,’ when the cell was literally doing nothing. Scientists now know Interphase to be quite different. Interphase, stages Gap 1 (G1), Synthesis (S), and Gap 2 (G2) are periods of much growth and preparation for mitosis and cytokinesis, the division of the nucleus and the cytoplasm, respectively. Mitosis consists of stages Prophase, Metaph
9th - 12th
Biology
Cell Growth and Division-Regulating Cell Cycle & Differentiation - Worksheets
This packet continues the review of Cell Growth and Division and follows my first packet on Cell Growth and Division. The first packet reviewed general topics on Cell Growth and Division and The Process of Cellular Division. This packet continues the review of cell growth and division with sections three and four: 3.) Regulating the Cell Cycle and 4.) Cell Differentiation. Section 3, Regulating the Cell Cycle, includes topics on the idea of turning genes off and on. A basic discussion of interna
7th - 12th
Biology
Data Tables and Graphing
Lab skills - Data Analysis
Data analysis is the process of interpreting the meaning of the data we have collected, organized, and displayed in the form of a table, bar chart, line graph, or other representation. The process involves looking for patterns—similarities, disparities, trends, and other relationships—and thinking about what these patterns might mean.
When analyzing data, ask students questions such as:
What pattern do you see?
What does this graph tell you?
Who could use this data? Ho
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Biology Population Lab on Dandelions
This lab requires students to put to use actual population sampling methods and techniques in determining the dandelion population on the school grounds. This lab could easily be modified to study an alternate organism, in an alternate location.
Objective
To determine the density of dandelion plants, Taraxacum officionale, on the school lawn.
Background
The quadrant method of population study uses plots of fixed size (usually one square meter) and shape as sampling units. Plots can be square
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Photosynthesis Review Worksheet Packet
This photosynthesis review packet discusses the basics of Photosynthesis. The packet is divided into three sections: 1.) Energy and Life, 2.) Photosynthesis: An Overview, and 3.) The Process of Photosynthesis. Energy and Life includes the discussion of autotrophs, heterotrophs and ATP. Section 2, provides an overview of photosynthesis, including a discussion of the pigments and wavelengths of light and the structure of the chloroplast. Electron carriers and the photosynthesis equation are also i
8th - 12th
Biology
Lab Safety
Lab activities provide an opportunity to practice the process of science. They allow you to do what scientists all over the world do in research laboratories and in the field. Like all scientists, you must follow procedures that ensure your safety. These procedures also ensure that the data you collect is reliable. Unlike most scientists, you will need to fit your experiments into a specific block of time. Thus, your ability to work efficiently will be essential to your success. In this lab, yo
5th - 12th
Science
How the World of Microbiology was Discovered
Background
At the turn of the 17th century, people only knew what they could see with the unaided eye. Thanks to a trio of Dutch glassmakers, a basic magnifying glass was invented, which could magnify objects up to nine times. Many other inventors replicated the magnifying glass, always trying to make it a little better. Anton van Leeuwenhoek is typically credited with inventing the modern light microscope which we use today; however, Robert Hooke is credited with coining the term cell. In 1
7th - 12th
Biology
Roller Coaster Physics
Introduction
Now that you have completed your research and practiced with virtual roller coasters, let’s build the real thing! Within your group, design the model, list the materials needed, collect the materials (if not provided), and start testing your ideas! Perfect your model and be prepared to demonstrate your roller coaster engineering skills to the rest of your peers! Your roller coaster will be graded several items, such as whether or not you followed directions and remained on task,
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Biology Population PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation is designed for a regular- or honors-level Biology course. The PowerPoint is divided into three lessons:
1. How Populations Grow - including geographic range, density and distribution, growth rate, age structure, mortality and natality, immigration and emigration, exponential and logistic growth.
2. Limits to Growth - including density-dependent and density-independent factors
3. Human Population Growth - including exponential human population growth, Thomas Malt
9th - 10th
Biology, Environment
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About the store
Experience
I am currently in my 25th year of teaching. I currently teach college general biology and anatomy and physiology. In the past, I have taught Honors and Regular Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, International Baccalaureate Biology, Project Lead the Way - Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, Science Fundamentals, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chem/Phys, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, and 7th and 8th grade science. Whoa!
My labs and activities have stood the test of time and just over 1000 students. I continually update my lessons to improve every lab, activity, and/or worksheet that I use in my classroom.
Teaching style
Differentiated Instruction including: Powerpoint, laboratories, group work, individual work, and projects.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Lawrenceburg High School Teacher of the Year (voted by the student body) from 2006-2012.
My own education history
Undergraduate: Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY
Secondary Education/Biology - December 2001
Graduate: Indiana Wesleyan University, Education - August 2006
Additional biographical information
Married, two daughters in college
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