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Protein Synthesis Activity

Brad Grey — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:43:16 +0000

One of the most challenging topics for Biology students is protein synthesis. This Protein Synthesis Activity forces to dive into the content and develop an understanding of the process. They also have fun doing it! Download Activity In this protein synthesis activity, students must create a skit or a role play of the process of … Continue reading Protein Synthesis Activity →

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Punnett Square Challenge

Brad Grey — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:38:29 +0000

Recently, my class was finishing up the unit on genetics and learning how to do a variety of punnett squares and I knew I needed to create a better way to review this concept. Inheritance Patterns: Punnett Squares So… I created this Punnett Square Challenge that my students love. Prior to completing this punnett square … Continue reading Punnett Square Challenge →

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The Best Assessment Strategy to Increase Achievement in Biology

Brad Grey — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:46:49 +0000

The Best Assessment Strategy to Increase Achievement in Biology One of my favorite models for assessing students in Biology comes from my current district. Even throughout my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, I have not seen a better method for assessing students and holding them to a high standard. In the assessment model that … Continue reading The Best Assessment Strategy to Increase Achievement in Biology →

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Station Teaching

Brad Grey — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:30:50 +0000

Station Teaching for Evolution: When introducing evolution I like to use the station teaching model. I set up stations for collaboration, independent and teacher assisted or direct instruction. Each station is broken down into about 20 minute rotations and can span multiple days depending on your schedule, I am on a block schedule but have … Continue reading Station Teaching →

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Evolution Video

Brad Grey — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:38:18 +0000

Evolution Video on Skin Pigmentation: This TED talk is one of my favorite to show students. It does a great job explaining how organisms evolve and how our own skin pigmentation is evidence for evolution. I use the video with this Video Worksheet to introduce evolution.

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