Tips & Tricks for Teaching Dichotomous Keys in IBDP Biology & ESS
Dichotomous keys are one of my favourite parts of teaching about the diversity of life as they require creativity, organization,...
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
Something's Fishy Lab Mark-Recapture with crackers for IBDP Biology & ESS
It was lab time in my class once again, in case you haven't figured it out yet I love labs! Today's lab happened during my Grade 11 IBDP...
Nov 28, 20237 min read
Old IBDP Biology Practicals for the New IBDP Biology Syllabus... what works?
After six years of teaching IBDP Biology I know the old syllabus and the seven old required practicals very well...so well that I wrote a...
Nov 21, 20234 min read
Using Visual Checklists in the Science Classroom (NGSS & IBDP Style)
It's hard to believe that it is already my 14th year teaching secondary science, and my 10th year teaching in international...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Analyzing Vehicle Emissions Lab for Biology & Environmental Science
A couple of weeks ago my Grade 12 IBDP Biology students were analyzing carbon dioxide and particulate matter emitted from a variety of...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
IBDP HL Biology Practical 7: It's Potometer Time!
I can't believe that we have reached the end of my series on the seven required lab practicals for IBDP Biology...this post is all about...
Oct 10, 20234 min read
IBDP Biology Practical 6: Monitoring Ventilation Rate Tips & Tricks
Practical 6 is one of my favourite labs, I love how simple it is and how much students learn about conducting an investigation with human...
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Practical 5: Mesocosm Building Challenge!
Practical 5 is the 5th of the six required practicals in the SL IBDP Biology course (last exam May 2024) and it is one of my favourites....
May 23, 20235 min read
The Group 4 Project: Bringing the IBDP Sciences Together!
One of my favourite parts of being an IBDP science teacher (and the team leader for Sciences at my school) is the Group 4 Project! It's...
May 2, 20234 min read
IBDP Biology Practical 4: Chromatography of Photosynthetic Pigments
The fourth of the seven required practicals is all about analyzing photosynthetic pigments, using chromatography (and I also include...
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Guest Speakers: An Easy Way to Increase Student & Parent Engagement in your Science Class!
One of the best ways to help your students understand the value of what they are learning in class is to invite in a guest speaker. I'm...
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Analyzing Enzyme Activity in IBDP Biology (Practical 3) Tips & Tricks!
The third of the seven required practicals is all about factors affecting enzyme activity! In case you're new to the IBDP Biology course...
Apr 4, 20233 min read
IB DP Biology: Practical 2 Osmolarity Lab Tips & Tricks
There are six required practicals for Standard Level (SL) IB Diploma Biology course as well as one additional required practical for...
Mar 14, 20234 min read
The Importance of Command Terms in the IBDP Sciences
Are you teaching an IBDP Science course? If you are and you are not yet teaching Command Terms as part of your course this is the blog...
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Drawings & Annotations for the IBDP Biology Exam (old syllabus & new!)
It's the time of year when students begin to ask for help making review plans, tutoring requests get more frequent and everyone starts to...
Feb 7, 20234 min read
IBDP Biology: Practical 1 Microscopy Tips & Tricks
There are six required practical for Standard Level (SL) IB Diploma Biology course as well as one additional required practical for...
Jan 10, 20238 min read
IB Biology Mock Exams & Developing Exam Writing Skills
Mock exams are happening right now at my school here in Morocco... and what a whirlwind experience they are for our Seniors. They are...
Dec 27, 20226 min read
Before Uploading the Science IA - Last Minute Checks & Editing Tips
So your students have finished with the Science IA, after hours of work in the lab and writing a long and comprehensive lab report it's...
Dec 13, 20223 min read
Cell Organelle Speed Dating aka The Best Cell Bio Lesson of the Year!
Every year I look forward to one special day in my Biology class, a day full of fun, corny pick-up lines and "romance" as my students...
Jan 15, 20224 min read
Low Prep Student-Centered AP & IB Exam Review!
Whenever I am teaching a course with an externally moderated exam, such as IB DP Biology or AP Environmental Science I always plan out my...
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