Michelle Okroy

Chemistry and physics teacher at Eastlake High School in the Lake Washington School District

ChemEd X Subscriber, Author, Reviewer

ChemEd X Member since: July 2015

Experienced chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher,
Modeling Instruction in Michigan Co-Facilitator- Southeast Region,
Member of AMTA and MSTA

Posts

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe

// Monday, June 6, 2016 • Michelle Okroy

How did someone figure that out? Can you explain to me why this happens? No matter the topic, individuals are always seeking information as they look to explain complex objects and theories.

Adapted from A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas, by the National Research Council, 2012, Figure 3-1, Washington, DC: National Academies Press.

Is Your Department NGSS Ready? A Review of “What Professional Development Strategies Are Needed for Successful Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards?” by Brian J. Reiser

// Tuesday, May 3, 2016 • Michelle Okroy

With the end of the school year approaching, educators are not only developing their semester exams, they are preparing for the upcoming school year as well. Although each individual educator has their own approach to improving their curriculum, many will be spending their summer aligning their curriculum to the Next Generation Science Standards.

Using the Talk Science Primer in a Chemistry Classroom

// Tuesday, April 5, 2016 • Michelle Okroy

While attending a professional development session last year I was introduced to the Talk Science Primer, developed by the Inquiry Project and TERC.

"Even Einstein Struggled: Effects of Learning about Great Scientists’ Struggles on High School Students’ Motivation to Learn Science"

// Wednesday, March 2, 2016 • Michelle Okroy

What motivates our students to excel in understanding chemistry? For some students, they would like to pursue a career in a science related field while others are extrinsically motivated for a particular grade or graduation credit.

Mahjong Chem - Stetson University Department of Chemistry

Puzzle Games for Introductory Chemistry Students

// Tuesday, February 2, 2016 • Michelle Okroy

Over the past few years puzzle apps have been a favorite amongst high school students. Although each vary in degree of difficulty, most involve recognizing patterns in order to advance to the next phase of the game.