🌍 My AP Environmental Science students created amazing one-pagers on energy in ecosystems! From food chains & food webs to energy pyramids, they showcased the flow of energy through their chosen biomes. Proud of their creativity & understanding! #APES
🧬 Biology students explored genetics by creating and decoding a "DNA recipe" for man's best friend! After pulling their DNA sequence at random, they drew their unique dogs and compared traits with classmates. What a fun way to see how DNA variations shape our traits! 🐶🐾
Last week in Pre-AP Biology, students used bubbles 🫧 to model cell membrane fluidity and selective permeability. Students added rubber bands to represent protein channels, allowing larger objects to pass through ➡️ their bubble! #Cultivate@PieperHS
My Pre-AP Biology students had a blast with our 2-day gummy bear lab exploring #osmosis! 💧They analyzed how different solutions affected the bears’ mass ⚖️ and volume 📏, uncovering the concept of tonicity in a fun way. #Cultivate@PieperHS
I'm excited to announce that I have completed the MagicSchool AI Certification Course (Level 3). MagicSchool is the leading AI platform for educators - helping teachers lesson plan, differentiate, communicate clearly, and more! @magicschoolai 💜💛 #MagicSchool
Just got back from the @cisdnews TLC Banquet celebrating #ComalU24 and our positive impact on students across the district. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from such dedicated educators! #ComalPL#TogetherWeCultivate
Our science teachers are AMAZING! Biology teachers analyzed trends in STAAR data, how TEKS have been assessed, and the impact of the new TEKS adoption. Depth & complexity was introduced to increase critical thinking and they are all in! @SecondaryComal@ComalCurriculum@cisdnews
Today at Comal U @cheyennenbarnes and I facilitated our first PD over Rubric Mastery! ✅
Participants learned the different types of rubrics, how rubrics provide feedback, and how to incorporate the Comal ISD Essential Skills Rubrics to support student growth!💚
#ComalU24
Day 1 of #ComalU24 = ✅
I learned about focused note-taking, which taught me how to make an origami jumping frog, and @PiersonPHS and I taught a course over rubrics and feedback. Thankful for the opportunity to learn from my peers AND to facilitate a course! #ComalPL
I am honored to have been asked to participate in the teacher dance at the Reindeer Games pep rally on December 11th!💜✨ #TogetherWeThrive@piepercheer@PieperHS
My Pre-AP Biology students loved our 2-day gummy bear lab modeling #osmosis! Students determined the tonicity of different solutions the gummy bears soaked in based on the change in mass/volume. ⚖️📏 #GrowingGreatness@PieperHS
My Pre-AP Biology students demonstrated understanding of the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells by creating these awesome one pagers! #GrowingGreatness#TogetherWeThrive