Willis Science
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Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States
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Welcome! I began my teaching career long ago in 2001 at an urban high school in Los Angeles. I currently teach Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Biology. I have a deep passion for environmental science and the natural world. I continue to do as much field research as I can, incorporating those topics in my class. My classroom is often covered in science experiments.
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Design a Environmental Solution Engineering Challenge
There are a number of ways that humans are decreasing the biodiversity on Earth. Some of these processes are deforestation, habitat loss, salinization, urban runoff, air pollution, and water pollution. In this engineering challenge, students are asked to work in collaborative groups to design a solution to one of these problems, effectively increasing the biodiversity of the area. The engineering design process will guide groups through the creation of a prototype to address and fix the issue t
9th - 12th
Biology, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
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Experience
Welcome! I began my teaching career long ago in 2001 at an urban high school in Los Angeles. I currently teach Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Biology. I have a deep passion for environmental science and the natural world. I continue to do as much field research as I can, incorporating those topics in my class. My classroom is often covered in science experiments.
Teaching style
Equipping my students with knowledge to solve problems is my goal as a teacher. I truly want students to remember, apply, synthesize, and to evaluate scientific content. I want them to explore scientific content beyond what is required by the state standards because they possess academic curiosity. Yes, my student-centered teaching approach can at times look like organized chaos in my classroom. Yet, this shifting of the classroom to a more student-centered approach provides an opportunity for my students to engage in scientific argumentation. I witness exemplary science learning with students involved in scientific discourse and experimentation. The collaborative learning occurring in my class is thrilling. This excitement pushes me to become a better teacher every day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2016 LAUSD Teacher of the Year
My own education history
-Bachelor's of Science: Environmental Studies, UCSB
-Biological Science Credential: CSU, Northridge
-Masters in Science: Environmental Science: CSU, Dominguez Hills
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