The Flipped Classroom – How To Flip Your Class and Increase Student Success
The Flipped Classroom. I flipped my classroom last year and had tremendous success. The students were more engaged in class as we didn't need to spend all our time going through the notes. Instead, the students watched the videos at home and spent class time either practicing the skills or performing an activity. This allowed the students to move along at their own pace (as they were watching the videos at home), gain more from the lessons (as I was available for more one-on-one time in … [Read more...] about The Flipped Classroom – How To Flip Your Class and Increase Student Success
Could Ant-Man Exist? The Science behind Ant-Man
If you've seen the Marvel movie Ant-Man you know that Hank Pym can shrink himself to the size of an insect hence the name, Ant-Man. The science behind shrinking yourself is very interesting as many factors come into play such as density, loss of mass, speaking frequency, etc. Now I understand this is a fictional situation but it still makes for a really interesting though experiment. Still interested in learning about the science behind this superhero? Click below to be blown away (a pun … [Read more...] about Could Ant-Man Exist? The Science behind Ant-Man
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Causes, Treatments and Tanning Beds
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma? Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of "abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin’s basal cells (skin cells which produce new skin cells), which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). Basal Cell Carcinomas often look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars" Although it doesn't usually spread throughout the body like many other types of cancer "it can be disfiguring if not treated … [Read more...] about Basal Cell Carcinoma – Causes, Treatments and Tanning Beds
Increasing the battery life and storage of your Smartphone
Having enough battery life and storage in my iPhone is always an issue. It's a pain to be out and to be limited to what I can do because I'm worried about battery life or having to delete pictures because I'm running out of space. I think you'll agree. I love my phone but I hate it when I have to turn it off or not use it so that the battery doesn't die on me when I need it. Anyways, I was dealing with this issue and it really was an issue. I use my phone in class for lessons, activities, … [Read more...] about Increasing the battery life and storage of your Smartphone
What is an Invasive Species and Why Are They So Dangerous?
What is an invasive species? An invasive species is a non-native (not naturally found) species which has been added to an area. The addition to the area can be natural such as through migration due to habitat loss or range extension. It can also be a result of human activity such as intentionally moving animals into an area because they think it looks nice, for hunting purposes, etc. Examples of particularly harmful Invasive Species include the: Japanese Beetle Kudzu … [Read more...] about What is an Invasive Species and Why Are They So Dangerous?