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Dr Lauren Edwards
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Cat mum 🐈‍⬛ and Head of Biology (Resource creator and tutor) @primrosekitten.bsky.social

@chatbiology.bsky.social Admin

Sharer of free KS4 and 5 resources on my site: biology-teacher.org

edwards_dr2 on the other place!
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For those of you waiting on a #ChatBiologyLive update we have some exciting news and a new confirmed date!

@chatphysics.bsky.social one for you to share too?

Hopefully see you all there! 🎉
We are pleased to announce that #ChatBiologyLive has partnered with @thesciencehub.bsky.social as part of their Secondary Science Festival with Physics Partners 🎉

New date: Tues 8th July

Tickets and more info here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-...
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October half term is here which means its time for this years #ChatBioPumpkinCarvingComp! 🎃

Click the link to see this years entry categories and check out pics of last years entries for inspo!

Submission form link and deadline to be shared shortly - let us know your ideas! #ChatBiology
Back by Popular Demand: #ChatBioPumpkinCarvingComp!
Spooky season is officially upon us, and it's time to get ready to put the BOO in BOOtany, the AHH in AHHnerobic, and the FRIGHT in FRIGHTochondria. For the second year running, we're pleased to announce our Chat Biology pumpkin carving contest! Let's get those creative juices flowing this half-term and carve a pumpkin with a biological twist. Enter yourself, a class effort, or share with your students (maybe even as a half-term challenge!) and submit their entries - just like last year, there will be a vote for the winning entry and a small prize for the winner!
chatbiology.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Thrilled to be partnering with @chatbiology.bsky.social and Physics Partners for the Secondary #Science Festival

It's an amazing programme:
Keynote: "Representation – a key part of inclusive science teaching'.
Choice of a variety of hands on workshops & talks
Book and info: bit.ly/ScienceFesti...
May 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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So, welcome to tonight’s #ChatBiology

So, for starters … as we prepare for #ChatBiologyLive in July we ask the questions:

Do you use LEGO in teaching and learning?

If so, how?

If not, why not?

Do you have any questions of your own?

#ChatBiology
#LEGOSeriousPlay
May 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
For those of you waiting on a #ChatBiologyLive update we have some exciting news and a new confirmed date!

@chatphysics.bsky.social one for you to share too?

Hopefully see you all there! 🎉
We are pleased to announce that #ChatBiologyLive has partnered with @thesciencehub.bsky.social as part of their Secondary Science Festival with Physics Partners 🎉

New date: Tues 8th July

Tickets and more info here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-...
April 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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🌟Science in Society scheme of work now live 🌟
OCR teachers: follow the link now to see this excellent resource to support teaching our new Applied Science Cambridge Advanced National 🤩
teachcambridge.org/item/2f4388a... #chatchemistry #chatbiology #chatphysics #edusky
Teach Cambridge | Resources to prepare learners for assessment
Teach Cambridge provides OCR teachers with access to resources and support. Browse & search set assignments, examiner reports, exemplars, past papers, training and other teaching resources.
teachcambridge.org
April 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Give your students an insight into the science they are familiar with using our paper models! We have models to show how vaccines work, how solar panels convert light into electricity and how crude oil is separated into useable fuels! Visit buff.ly/Srrltlx for details!

#EduSky #scienceteacher
April 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Delighted to share this discount code for my upcoming book - Moss Safari.
💚🔬 #iseemoss

www.pelagicpublishing.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I've been crocheting baby mobiles for a while now for all the new arrivals for friends and family and I thought I'd continue as I enjoy it so much so I've started an Etsy shop! 🌈☁️💧⭐

Be really grateful for any shares!

cosmosmobiles.etsy.com/listing/1904...
April 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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@teachertapp.bsky.social is anyone else finding difficulty in finding companies to take Yr 12s for work experience? Nigh on impossible! #teachers #workexperience
April 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Final question for tonight's #ChatBiology

What do YOU do outside of teaching to get involved in citizen science? Or if you did research before/outside of teaching have you brought any of it into school?

Comment below and share!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
April 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Onto question 2!

What have you tried - particularly any work experience or projects that have worked well? Why was it good?

Comment your experiences below and share!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK #ChatBiology
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Welcome to tonight's #ChatBiology in celebration of #CitizenScienceMonth 🔎

First up - how do you get students involved in citizen science outside of lessons?

Comment below and share!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
April 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Please respond to the poll if you would be able to make a Saturday instead for #ChatBiologyLive!

Share as much as you can too please!

@fieldstudiesc.bsky.social @ocrexams.bsky.social @saps-news.bsky.social
We want as many of you to be able to attend #ChatBiologyLive as possible 💚 So we are exploring changing the date to Saturday 28th June or Saturday the 5th of July - would this make it easier for you to attend? Let us know below!

Yes! I'd prefer the 28th
👍 Yes! I'd prefer the 5th

📊 Show results
March 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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If you would like to get some more #ChatBiology tips but *in person* why not check out our awesome schedule for our first #ChatBiologyLive this summer!

Tickets are on sale now and all info can be found here: buff.ly/3UZMlv7

We'd love to see you there! 💚

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Onto question 2...

Speaking of these decisions - what are the issues with teaching the truth about enzymes too early? 🪤🤔

Comment with your ideas below and share!

#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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And finally for tonight - enzyme practicals!

What are your most reliably successful alternatives or hacks? 🫧🥛🎞️🥔🧪

Comment with your favourites, methods and tips below and share so everyone can benefit 😄

#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Hello and welcome to tonight's #ChatBiology all about biological inventions and discoveries! 💡🔎

Tell us your favourites and why!

Comment below and share!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Thanks for all the ideas so far!

Onto our final #ChatBiology question for tonight

What topics can we link to show how other skills are used to help develop, monitor and control diseases? 🧬🧪

Some excellent practice for KS5 Paper 3 synoptic questions + careers!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Onto question 2!

We teach students about the scientific method and drug development 💊

How can we use research and control of diseases in animals or plants as real-life examples of this in action?

Share and comment below!

#ChatBiology #EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Hello and welcome to tonight's #ChatBiology 👋🏻

Our first question is all about those stories about diseases we no longer need to worry about and the ones we do 🦠

Any examples other than the classic smallpox? Any recent news stories?

Repost and comment below!

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Next week is #BritishScienceWeek! Need ideas? Visit origamiorganelles.com for paper models to make with your students! Over 300 to choose from, covering biology, chemistry, physics & geography.

#EduSky #SciTeachUK #scienceteacher #iteachbio #iteachphysics
March 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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TGT on Wednesday is the amazing story of James Harrison, who saved the lives of an estimated 2.4 million babies lives by donating his unusual blood plasma once fortnight, for 63 years. Discuss with your tutor group the motivations and ethics of blood donation.
bit.ly/TutorGroupThink
March 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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So, with #WBD2025 later this week, I spent some time constructing a #LEGO alethiometer ready for some #SingleBrickMetaphor #LEGOSeriousPlay on Thursday @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Another one for you! This line up is looking great! 🙌🏻🎉
Thanks for all the replies to tonight's #ChatBiology questions!

Speaking of career examples..

the @asab.org will certainly have some resources to inspire your students and they will be with us for #ChatBiologyLive !

Get your tickets here: buff.ly/Hnobrxm

#EduSky #iTeachBio 🧬 #SciTeachUK
March 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM