acid-base balance

Mapping the Big Picture via Homeostasis

It can be very hard for someone who is fascinated by a topic to understand when or why a student does not think about that topic with curiosity and depth.  Is it possible to merely memorize facts and not question them or link them or categorize them into a broader and more interesting understanding?  Of …

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Acid-base (pH) balance / Homeostasis

Engaging activities to support your teaching of acid-base balance and homeostasis found below: 1) Human Demo of Osmosis 2) Buffer Ball (respiratory buffering system) 3) Homeostasis Activity 4) Song about homeostasis 1) Human Demo of Osmosis Preparation: Acquire a cubicle style divider, or several easels. Instruct 2/3 of the class to wear blue shirts and …

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