Quizlet

I really like a good quiz. It's a great opportunity to mix learning and fun. One of the apps I enjoy using is Quizlet. It has an extensive database of study sets created by other uses but it also allows you to create your own sets.

 Below are some of the ways I use Quizlet.

1) Test key vocabulary
Use Quizlet Live to check the understanding of key terminology. Your students will work in groups and match key words with their definitions.

2) Use TEST option
Once you are done creating your study set, the test option will create a multiple choice test for your students to try.

3) Flashcards
This is a great revision tool. Ask your students to create their own revision cards as a part of end of unit test preparation.

There are many other options on Quizlet for you to choose from. The above work best for me at the moment.

Have a go with your students:

Chapter 8 Acids and Bases (IB Chemistry) - click here

Cells (MYP Science) - Click here

I wish you great lessons!

Karolina 

Let YouTube help you teach Science #16

Naming compounds often proves to be difficult to students. This, however, is an important skill and as chemistry teachers we have to ensure that this is done. Today's video will help your students master naming compounds that end with -ide -ite and -ate.

I wish you great lessons!

Karolina

British Science Week 8-17 March 2019

British Science Week starts tomorrow and it's a fantastic opportunity to get your students excited about science and technology. The theme this year is Eurotunnel as 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of its opening. Below is a list of a few websites where you can find loads of resources to save you time.

British Science Week

This is the official website of the event. It's full of useful materials. Check the activities packs which have been prepared for different age groups. I really like the family pack with activities you can do at home with your children.

Explorify

This is a great website which recently started getting more attention and rightly so! It's BETT Award Winner 2019 and offers a plethora of resources allowing to boost thinking in your classroom.

STEM

STEM website never disappoints. You can find here extremely well prepared materials which are very engaging.

Twitter

Follow the action live by checking into the official Twitter account for the event!

I wish you great lessons!

Karolina

Let YouTube help you teach Science #15

You will cover VSEPR with your IB students in chapter 4. This video will help them visualise the geometry of different molecules. It's good to pair up watching the video with showing models of the molecules. This will help those students, who might struggle with 3D animations and are more kinesthetic learners.

I wish you great lessons!

Karolina