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Devon Heldenbrand
Virginia Commonwealth University
VA

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Hello! My name is Devon and I hope to be teaching biology or life science at a high needs school in the Chesterfield area within the next couple of years. When I am not in school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, cooking, and enjoying nature. I look forward to getting to know other like-minded science lovers and learning about their journeys inside and outside of the classroom!

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Sun, Aug 25, 2019 3:12 PM in Incorporating Labs

Hello everyone, I am a preservice biology teacher and was hoping to get some insight on labs. What are some of your favorite labs that you have done with your class and what made them a success? How much of your curriculum do you typically devote to labs? How do you typically assess labs (i.e. a worksheet, a lab report, or a display)? Thank you for any and all insight and ...

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Sun, Aug 25, 2019 2:56 PM in Getting Students Interested in STEM

Hi Abby, I am a preservice science teacher as well, but one of the things that stressed me out the most as a student were labs. This is such a shame! The opportunity to learn by doing should be one of the most fun and effective ways to engage in science. However, my confidence was really improved by my ecology instructor, who took the time to have a good recitation prior to e...

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