Purposeful Pedagogy

*UPDATE:  This activity now includes an optional PDF form that can be filled in electronically!  Download includes a student PDF form as well as instructions and guidelines to help you...

This workbook is a 14 page project your students can complete to have a deeper understanding of the muscular system. Each page contains an illustration of the isolated muscle, origin of name, spaces...

I absolutely love this activity! I have been doing it now for almost 8 years and it has been one of mine and my students favorite. This lesson takes the "Drop the Egg" activity and adds a...

Show your Mississippi Pride with this Health Science Education shirt. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) •...

Teaching which blood types are compatible should be more than just having students memorize a chart. Learning the science behind the chart can be complicated but necessary for full comprehension and...

Each year I have my students research a common pathogen and write a report on their findings. I decided to amp it up a little with this template to resemble a Wanted Poster. The download...

Often it seems like we only teach muscles that are superficial and the deeper muscles get ignored. I decided to create this activity workbook for students to be able to "dig a little deeper" and...

Have your students explore what causes muscle soreness and fatigue. PowerPoint presentation gives information on muscle strains, muscle spasms, DOMS and Lactic Acid. (Click on video preview to see...

This is a great activity worksheet for students to confirm their knowledge on the muscle tissue types. They will match each muscle tissue (cardiac, skeletal and smooth) with 6 characteristics in...

This project was a labor of love for my students. I purchased an Anatomy Coloring Book in hopes that it would help my students learn the muscles in a more creative effective way than just looking at...

"The year is 2080.Bacteria has become resistant to most anti-biotics. Viruses are mutating at high rates. Fungi are spreading rapidly. Protozoa are getting larger and smarter." Using their...

Dr. Valentine has decided to convert some common Valentine's phrases into medical terms he's more comfortable with. This worksheet activity allows students to have a little holiday-themed fun while...