7 Favorite Blogposts of 2022

Happy New Year! I surveyed folks on my email list about the blogposts from 2022 that they enjoyed most. Here are seven of their favorites.

1. Caga Tió- the Catalan Christmas Pooping Log!

Readers seemed to like my first blogpost about Caga Tió, a pooping Christmas log from Catalunya (pictured above). I can't believe this tradition hasn't caught on in the U.S. yet! If you started reading this blog recently, you may be wondering what this has to do with science, and the answer is absolutely nothing! I started writing about my experiences teaching in general and have more recently focused on science. 

2. Trashion Show: Weaving Art into Lessons on Human Impact and Sustainability

The Trashion Show blogpost describes an event in which my science students created outfits- some functional and some for show- out of used items. This project was part of a larger unit on sustainability. The entire school community was invited to attend the annual show, and it was always a favorite with students and families.  

3. Cell City: Cell Organelles Project

The Cell City project was inspired by a CrashCourse video in which a eukaryotic cell is compared to a tiny city. The project helps students make connections between city functions and the activity inside cells.

4. Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

Many readers enjoyed a piece I posted that was written by my daughter as a school assignment. While we were spending time in Maine, she researched why the leaves of deciduous trees change color in the fall. I was impressed with her work and thought others could learn from it, so we decided to publish it as a blogpost.

5. Personality Quiz with Plant Cell Parts

I created a plant cell personality quiz as a fun way to ease my students back into academics after spring break last year. I was surprised by how well the assignment worked in the classroom. Students enjoyed comparing their quiz results with friends as they reviewed plant cell parts and their functions.

6. Teaching Resources from the California Academy of Sciences

I have used many online resources from the California Academy of Sciences in the classroom, and recently my family visited the museum in San Francisco. In addition to the online resources, they offer field trips, and it was a great experience for our family!

7. Snow Science: Freezing and Melting Points the Same?!

This blogpost about snow science came from a conversation with my daughter about the best snow texture for making "snow women".  It's strange but true that the melting and freezing points are the same!

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