Midterms are here! Here's what I do with my 'free' time!

Welcome back!  I've missed you!

Let me first apologize for taking a few weeks off - some really exciting things are in the works that I will share as soon as I am able!  :)

Back to reality...

Midterm season is here!  Amazing how quickly the first part of the year is over.  I love this time of the year though - I always find that I have a lot more time on my hands.  It makes sense though - I'm not as busy planning new and innovative lessons for my classes.  Instead, I spend the midterm exam days grading, but also getting ready for a productive and enjoyable second half of the school year.  I hope you'll find some inspiration as you gear up for a wonderful second semester with your students.

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.

Using Card Sorts to Teach Chemistry

Surprise!  A mid-week vlog!

This week I share how I bulk up my card sorting activities to actually teach content!  Watch as I discuss how I taught the energetics of ionic bonding using a card sort.  I'll also share how I incorporated an easy way to help my students keep track of their journey through a card sort using Google slides.

I hope this week's vlog will help to support and encourage you as you invest your precious time creating student-centered experiences.  Thanks so much for watching!

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.

First Week of School 2018!

Hi!

I know many of you are back in full swing with school, but in New Jersey we always tend to start after Labor Day.  In this week's vlog I'll show you some exciting new things I'm trying with my students to promote a student-centered classroom culture.  I hope you'll gain some inspiration from seeing the activities I have planned!  Enjoy my back to school vlog!

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.

End of Year Fun: Making Ice Cream!

Hi there!

Well we are just about there... 9 more days!  And to celebrate, my students will be making ice cream as their lab this week.  Take a look behind the scenes as I prepare for our end of year celebration!  Have a wonderful week!


Thanks for watching!

Karen (MsRazz ChemClass)

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.

Unit Menus: The POWER of Student Choice

Hello!

I have had several requests for a video on my unit menus.  Finally, Here it is!  Just in time for the end of school.  I hope you will consider trying these in your classroom next year.  And as always, if you have any questions or need suggestions please do not hesitate to reach out to me.  Have a wonderfully relaxing summer break.  You earned it, teach!

Karen (MsRazz ChemClass)

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.

A new series of videos - Promoting student buy-in

Hi!

It is April, and as the end of the school year draws near, I finally had some time to sit and reflect on my next steps to bring you quality content.  Initially, I started my blog and YouTube channel to keep you up to date with the products I post to my Teachers Pay Teachers store.  While I will continue to do that, I think it is equally important for me to share my struggles with transitioning from a "chalk and talk" teacher, to creating a more student-centered classroom environment.  Please enjoy this vlog post that will update you on the new goals for my YouTube channel.  As always, I welcome any questions or feedback!

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Ms. Razz is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey.  She often counts herself to sleep at night using molecules or by reciting Avogadro's number. (For real.) She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry.  After all, she remembers this hustle didn't always come easy to her. She's also a Teachers Pay Teachers seller and you can view and purchase her lessons here.