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The New IBDP Biology Course: An Overview for Prospective Students
This week at my school here in Morocco our current 10th grade students and their parents will be coming to campus to learn all about our...
Feb 14, 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...
Feb 7, 20234 min read


Secondary Classroom Organization Hack: Inbox, Extras & Returns Bins
Do you have several classes of students to manage? All with different worksheets and papers to keep track of? Are you tired of students...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Switching it Up: Do the Lab BEFORE the lesson!
When you think about how scientists conduct investigations and learn new things in science they often do so through carefully planned...
Jan 24, 20234 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...
Jan 10, 20238 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 27, 20226 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...
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Getting Cozy with the IBDP Extended Essay
This year I have taken on a new role at my school, that of Extended Essay coordinator and after only 3 months on the job I have learned...
Dec 6, 20225 min read


Using PhET Digital Simulations in the Science Classroom
In case you haven't noticed I love labs! Like all Canadian high school teachers I have two different teachables, in my case they are...
Dec 12, 20214 min read
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