Thought I would try to add a little NGSS into my L.E. regents review today. I did a small lesson on how to make a model and then had the kids create one for a plant system. It was surprisingly painless 😁 Paul Andersen Stephanie O’Brien Next Generation Science Standards

Best gift ever from one of my Oceans students. I’m totally going to be rockin’ these slides this summer. NOAA's Ocean Service #summerwear

Best way to start Biology?! Searching for hidden patterns to win a coveted raffle ticket. Going to be a great year. Smithtown CSD Smithtown West Stephanie O’Brien #NGSS #HSWBULLS

When the class pets want to learn some Biology too! Smithtown West Smithtown CSD

My first attempt at a lesson on NGSS system modeling. Smithtown West Smithtown CSD Thanks for the continued support Stephanie O’Brien and the great workshop I attended with Paul Andersen National Science Teaching Association which I used to develop this lesson.

Fun with Biochem! Even the class pet got in on the action! Smithtown West Smithtown CSD

Great time visiting my daughter SUNY Geneseo for her sorority’s parents weekend. We love everything about this college. #GoKnights

HSW Science Honor Society’s table at Safe Halloween. So great interacting with the community and seeing all of the great costumes! Smithtown CSD Smithtown West

Had fun modeling some of the concepts learned this year so far. Some were a little more “scientific” than others, but everyone had fun. Smithtown West Smithtown CSD #NGSS

So happy to be a part of the NYSSLS Biology Round Table. Great to work with educators around the Island today to get a better grasp of the NGSS standards. Thanks for the invite Stephanie O’Brien

So honored to be faculty advisor to this amazing group of kids!

Enjoying the beautiful day reviewing for our Biology Exam! ☀️Smithtown West Smithtown CSD

Having some friendly competition exploring patterns. Smithtown West @NGSS_tweeps National Science Teaching Association

Demonstrating conservation of mass through Patterns and Modeling. The kids were so into building the “largest paper polysaccharide ever.” It really was great to see 10th graders having so much fun learning. #teacherwin. Smithtown CSD Smithtown West Stephanie O’Brien @NGSS_tweeps

Students in Mr. Warner and Ms. Fey’s biology classes were modeling enzyme activity this morning Smithtown West Smithtown CSD

Some Safe Halloween fun brought to you by the Smithtown West Science Honor Society. Stephanie O’Brien Smithtown CSD

Great day of collaboration!!

Awesome National Science Teaching Association conference as usual!! (Broken leg and all) Love networking with science teachers from across the country!

Honored to welcome our newest members of the Smithtown West chapter of Science Honor Society. Looking forward to seeing how these brilliant minds will shape our collective future. Smithtown CSD Smithtown West

So proud to be faculty advisor to this amazing group of students!