John Here:

You really can’t go wrong getting out some brains and looking at them. We’ve moved into the Nervous System  in my classes and it’s time for the Sheep Brain Observation Lab Activity  in my class. Unfortunately, due to budget concerns, we don’t have enough to dissect but this lab gives students a firsthand look at a real brain, and since it can be argued that most teenagers are lacking a normal brain this gives them an idea of what they’re missing.  Science is a great subject to teach because the “hands on” opportunities are limitless. I mean a brain, on your desk, right in front of you??? Let’s see them try this in English class! read more

Carol Here:

My amazing teaching partner, Meghan Lake, is always on the hunt for the best projects and curriculum for our kids.  She found this lesson on TeachersPayTeachers so we both bought it.  If you’re interested in purchasing this lesson go to Miss Middle School Teacher at TPT. read more

John Here:

Now that Thanksgiving is over we can talk about some bones that are different from turkey bones.   My Anatomy/Physiology classes are in the midst of the Skeletal System Unit  and we are just completing the Skeletal Long Bone Lab.  read more

Carol Here: As technology use is becoming more and more prevalent in schools, we sometimes have to be creative with what we have and don’t have. At my school, we are fortunate enough to have a very involved group of parents and PTA. They were generous enough to fund a class set of chrome books for our students! We decided that we would have a sign-up sheet for teachers so they would be able to sign up and use the chrome books for an hour or a day, depending on the schedule. One problem: No way to store, charge, or move them around. Now, I would love to take credit for our solution but unfortunately I can’t, the credit has to go to our brilliant Computer Instructional Specialist. He told us about an idea he saw that has been used effectively in other schools that also do not have access or money for a proper cart. Here is what he came up with. read more