Biology Week 2024: Resources & Ideas!
All About STEM
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Royal Society of Biology has announced that Biology Week 2024 will take place from the 7th to the 11th of October! Planning for the new school year?
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All About STEM
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Royal Society of Biology has announced that Biology Week 2024 will take place from the 7th to the 11th of October! Planning for the new school year?
All About STEM
AUGUST 12, 2024
Your students can enter The Royal Society of Biology National Spelling Bee! “Literacy is a key factor in an individual’s success in Science exams and during a pupil’s journey with learning science they encounter a huge number and variety of new words.
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The Trendy Science Teacher
APRIL 11, 2024
In Biology , where concepts are interconnected and complex, finding effective review strategies is crucial. Enter the concept of spiral reviews – a method that has revolutionized my approach to teaching Biology and significantly boosted my students’ end-of-course assessment scores. What are Spiral Reviews?
The Trendy Science Teacher
OCTOBER 27, 2024
As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get creative with your biology lessons! Next, I provide each of my students with this worksheet from Biology Corner. The post Halloween in the Biology Classroom: Exploring the Tylenol Tampering Case of 1982 appeared first on The Trendy Science Teacher. Happy Halloween!
Stephen Wolfram
MAY 3, 2024
Stephen Wolfram explores simple models of biological organisms as computational systems. A study of progressive development, multiway graphs of all possible paths and the need for narrowing the framework space.
The Trendy Science Teacher
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Want to provide something special for your Biology students this February? I have created 16 FREE biology themed valentines printables that you can print and use as you wish. Click the image below to download these 16 FREE Biology Themed Valentines Printables! I’ve got you covered! Until next time… Happy teaching!
The Trendy Science Teacher
JULY 29, 2024
Today, on the blog, we’re going back to school with some exciting biology activities! Biology Chit-Chat On the second day of school, I love to host a “ Biology Chit-Chat.” Wrapping Up Here’s to going back to school with some exciting biology activities! It’s a win-win! DOWNLOAD THE FREEBIE 2.
Futurum
AUGUST 10, 2023
An educational journey through cell biology Published: Dr Kristina Ames is the Assistant Director for Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA. The central dogma of molecular biology was formulated by Dr Francis Crick, a British scientist, in 1958.
STEMe
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being. Two neurotransmitters that play key roles in the biology of fear are glutamate and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).
Futurum
MARCH 21, 2023
Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.
MooMoo Math & Science
MARCH 22, 2023
Life is both mysterious and amazing. Within a beautiful forest there are all kinds of interactions taking place.between both living and non-living factors. Let’s take a look at the different levels of biological organization found on Earth. I would like to focus on levels of organization starting at the organism.
Teach Science for All
DECEMBER 19, 2023
One of the highlights for me this fall quarter of 2023 was getting to spend some time in a particular high school biology classroom in Tacoma. It is a space where students are seen, where they are cared for, where learning is the focus, where control is not the goal, where science connects to the […]
STEM Teacher Inspiration
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Campbell Biology 9th edition is a widely used textbook in both AP Biology and college freshman biology courses. I have my AP Biology students use the following guides as they read each chapter. The following chapters are aligned to the AP Biology 2013 Curriculum Framework. That was a lot of chapters!
The Trendy Science Teacher
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
Teaching macromolecules could very well be one of the most boring topics in Biology! Today, on the blog, I am sharing some ideas for Teaching Macromolecules in Biology. Crash Course Biology- You Are What you Eat. The post Teaching Macromolecules in Biology appeared first on The Trendy Science Teacher. Introduction.
STEMe
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Those interested in studying the marine organisms themselves should consider a career in marine biology. Marine biologists can pick from a wide range of specialized topics within marine biology to study, ranging from different species, groups, and behaviors.
The Trendy Science Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Today, on the blog, I’m sharing 7 Holiday Activities to use in your Biology Classroom. Decorate a Biology-Themed Ornament. As a holiday project, I have my students choose a biology topic and use their creativity to create an ornament that showcases that topic. Summarize a Biology Topic to the Tune of a Christmas Song.
Amy Brown Science
JULY 24, 2016
Are your students struggling to master all the new biology terms and definitions we teach each day? After teaching high school Biology for over 30 years, I know that one of the biggest problems my students are going to have in my class is mastering the mountain of new vocabulary words encountered each and every day.
Newton STEM
MARCH 3, 2024
Researchers from MIT, Boston University, and the University of Delaware will host an outreach event on Microrobotics and Synthetic Biology for middle and high school students , in two sessions on March 9. The program is primarily aimed to support and encourage female and underrepresented minority students to explore STEM.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 29, 2024
It’s called “ ChatGPT and the Future of AI, ” and the author is Terrence Sejnowski, a professor of biology at the University of California, San Diego, where he co-directs the Institute for Neural Computation and the NSF Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center. He is also the Francis Crick Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Newton STEM
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
The Broad Institute’s Broad Discovery Series of free, public lectures (formerly Science for All Seasons) will launch on November 15 , 5PM-6PM with a hybrid event, Taking an Engineer’s Approach to Understanding Biology. Register to attend either online or in-person (415 Main Street, Cambridge).
Jacobs Physics
MARCH 13, 2023
Our long time biology teacher is retiring, and we're looking for someone to join our department. In terms of biology teaching, our science faculty teach three full-year sections of 14 or so students each, usually with only one or two preps; plus one half-year section of "science thesis seminar." Our academics are 100% evidence based.
ED Surge
JANUARY 17, 2023
The need for biology students to understand math concepts has become increasingly important, especially with the digital revolution sweeping across science. This ultimately led to a new introductory life sciences math course, Mathematics for Life Sciences (the LS 30 series).
Teach Science for All
AUGUST 11, 2021
Fred Hutch has an excellent assortment of socially relevant secondary life science lessons on their Science Education Partnership page. You will find units on: DNA Exonerations Race, Racism, and Genetics COVID 19 Testing and Inequalities Elephant Conservation In my work, … Continue reading →
Accelerate Learning
MARCH 17, 2023
From molecular biology to nuclear physics, women scientists are making significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, and it's about time we celebrate their achievements. But today, women in STEM are breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and achieving incredible accomplishments that are changing the world.
STEM Teacher Inspiration
AUGUST 18, 2014
The AP Biology Book Club was created as an interesting way to introduce my students to the science writing genre. The College Board recommends that students in an AP Biology course read nonfiction works and other outside reading to get them beyond the textbook. Link the book that we are discussing to the AP Biology Big Ideas.
STEM Teacher Inspiration
DECEMBER 17, 2015
The following links are very useful in teaching Cell Biology:
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
For example, if you’re studying for a biology exam, tagging relevant documents with terms like “photosynthesis” or “cell division” can help you quickly retrieve the information you need. This systematic approach allows you to quickly locate the resources you need when studying or completing assignments.
ED Surge
JUNE 28, 2022
Meta—the company formerly known as Facebook—is running a new TV ad showing a future in which college students slip on a lightweight VR headset to enter a lecture hall where a professor can toss 3D models of biological cells to students who can pull them apart to demonstrate some concept.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In the early 90s, some freshmen took physical science and some “more advanced” learners were tracked into biology. So, some freshmen went through a course sequence of physical science, biology, and chemistry, while others tended to take biology, chemistry, and physics. Engagement in physical science had been low.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
A biology laboratory coordinator in an integrated science department at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges, Kohn perceived the tool as useful. Artificial Tools, Human Judgments When EdSurge first spoke to Kohn, the lab coordinator, he was using ChatGPT as a teacher’s assistant in biology courses.
Wisconsin Science and STEM Education
MAY 22, 2024
In observing high school science classes and talking with the teachers, I saw the core materials for freshman biology were a series of packets developed by the teachers. Through further discussion, they let me know that honors biology did not use those same materials.
Futurum
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Nowadays, it encompasses artificial intelligence (AI), the brain-computer interface, synthetic biology, and even social and ethical analysis. Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging.
ED Surge
JANUARY 11, 2022
On this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we’re looking at an approach that comes out of physiology—the branch of biology that looks at how organisms function as a system. Fortunately, we’re in a golden age of discovery when it comes to the brain, and there are even new disciplines emerging with new ways of thinking about the tool we use for thinking.
STEM Discovery Education
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
” As a biology teacher, there are a myriad of words and phrases my students need to know to understand the course content. How Do You Explain the Mitochondria to Someone Who Doesn’t Speak English? I often joke that one of the first vocabulary terms I teach my students anymore is the word, “no.”
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 20, 2024
For example, a student interested in marine biology could design and 3D print a model of a coral reef ecosystem. Students can engineer prototypes, design artistic sculptures, and customize gadgets, all while bringing their ideas to life in a tangible way.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. This results in students becoming more focused and engaged with their learning.
Amy Brown Science
AUGUST 24, 2022
One year (after having taught for many years) I had a class that was a bit more challenging than the average high school biology class. On the first day of school, I do a really fun ice-breaker activity called Biology Chat. I teach "bell to bell" and gear the pacing of my class to the learning abilities of my students. Or so I thought.
STEM for Kids
APRIL 23, 2024
This day serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in genetics and molecular biology and highlights the importance of DNA in understanding life’s fundamental processes. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of genetics and laid the foundation for modern molecular biology research.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Published: Dr Valeria Faggioli and Dr Mayra Osorio are working on separate projects under the sustainable food production branch of the CABANA programme, which aims to accelerate the implementation of data-driven biology to overcome a range of environmental challenges in Latin America. FIELD OR RESEARCH: Biology. THE NEXT STEPS.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Over about two billion years, the genomes and biologies of the two prokaryotic species became interdependent and were optimised to live harmoniously together. He has established this new scientific field of endosymbiont engineering for human health in the hope of improving health outcomes for patients with damaged and diseased tissues.
STEMe
MARCH 31, 2024
This is the utilization of different tools and computer software to analyze and understand biological data, which is essential for the organization of information in modern biology and medicine. The introduction of the computer was a vital asset for the success of bioinformatics.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The team in Sheffield has over 40 years of accumulated research experience in applying an evolutionary approach to engineering biology. The engineering behind Evolutor. TALK LIKE A BIOMANUFACTURER. BIOECONOMY — the economic potential of harnessing the power of bioscience. EVOLVING PROPERTIES.
Futurum
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
This work will provide valuable insights into the biology of these fungi and contribute to our understanding of how rot develops in the field,” explains Leslie. Study a bachelor’s degree in plant pathology or a relevant field such as molecular biology, plant science, botany or agriculture. .
PCS Edventures
JULY 27, 2022
Well, to put it simply, biology is the study of living things. Biology Online.). By studying biology and understanding the importance of homeostasis, we can better maintain that internal equilibrium. Studying biology makes for better learners. If you’re reading this, you’re a living thing. degrees Fahrenheit.
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