Interactive Models Help Teach Farm Animal Identification Techniques

Ear tagging and notching are two important animal identification techniques for agriculture students to learn. The Cow and Pig Ear Simulation offers safe and consistent ear tagging and notching practice as well as the opportunity to address proper ear care. Let’s take a closer look at what this new simulation can do.  100s of Practice… Read More

Getting to Know Our Health Science Curriculum Writers

As we discussed in a recent blog, your health science curriculum is your content backbone. We know that creating your own can be difficult and time-consuming. That’s why all our products come with standards-based curriculum written by teachers for teachers. Let’s meet some of the writers who create the engaging student activities, worksheets, and quizzes that… Read More

6 Essential Elements of a Dental Assisting Career Program (Plus Tips for Creating Your Own)

With dental assisting career opportunities projected to increase through 2031, now is the perfect time to start or refresh a dental assisting program. These resources and tips will help you get started, ensure your content aligns to important standards and most importantly, helps students explore and develop in-demand job skills. Getting started There are many… Read More

5 Strategies for a Successful Virtual Learning Environment

Creating a successful virtual learning environment can be difficult. From a lack of professionalism to sorting through countless online resources, there are many challenges teachers face with virtual classes. Read on to discover successful virtual learning strategies to help you tackle these challenges in your own virtual classroom. 1. Set Expectations for Virtual Professionalism Professionalism… Read More

Updated Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Simulator Teaches Soothing Technique

For years, the RealCare™ Shaken Baby simulator has been used for shaken baby syndrome training in schools, parenting classes, public health organizations, and more. The simulator provides a powerful visual that illustrates the effects shaking has on an infant’s brain. Originally meant as a demonstration tool for educators, students can now also use the simulator… Read More

Family and Consumer Science Teachers Help to Fill the Educator Pipeline

Special post by Denise DuBois, Realityworks Family and Consumer Sciences Senior Product Manager; Executive Council, National Consortium for Health Science Education; Co-Chair, Alliance for Family and Consumer Sciences “‘Never seen it this bad: America faces catastrophic teacher shortage” reads an August 2022 headline from The Washington Post. Teacher shortages have been a concern in recent… Read More

6 Tips for Teaching Culinary Math in Your FCS Classroom

Math is a vital skill in culinary careers. An error can literally drain profits! But do your students struggle to remember fractions, decimals and other math basics? If you’re spending valuable class time reviewing foundational math before you even begin to teach your own culinary content, keep reading. You’ll get tips for engaging your students… Read More

Teaching Common Birth Defects and Disorders With Hands-On Models

When students learn about subjects like common birth defects and disorders, it can be difficult for them to fully understand the effects of these conditions without hands-on tools and visuals. Whether they’re exploring the defects of anencephaly or the physical attributes of Down syndrome, hands-on models provide an in-depth look that can’t be replicated in… Read More

Use This Aging Simulator to Develop Healthcare Students’ Empathy

Research shows that empathy is a crucial skill for healthcare workers. This is particularly true for those working with older adults, whose numbers are on the rise. But what is the best way to help today’s students develop this essential skill, especially when most of them are young and healthy? We created the RealCare™ Geriatric… Read More

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