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100% which is why anything we can do to start the conversation is helpful. Masking is such a common part of life for ND women, and its so hard to be taken seriously if you look like you're coping.

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Sorry to hear that you're suffering.

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But please talk about it! It currently takes an average of 9 years to be diagnosed, and those years only start when a person seeks help. Knowing what is "normal" and not can make a huge difference.

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KS5: reiterate the above. Mention endometriosis when teaching about autoimmune diseases, risk factors and comorbidities. Mention endometriosis when teaching about limitations in animal models. And when teaching about racial biases in diagnosis and treatment.

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KS4: reiterate the above in homeostasis. Mention endometriosis and PCOS when teaching about infertility. Mention endometriosis and PCOS when talking about non-communicable diseases: Endometriosis is a common whole body inflammatory disease.

KS3: the menstrual cycle Tell your students that the following symptoms aren't normal and that there are treatments a doctor can offer to help: 🎗️Periods lasting >10 days 🎗️ Pain that interferes with daily activity (cyclic or constant) 🎗️ Bleeding through a pad every hour

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

🎗️March is endometriosis awareness month.🎗️ Endometriosis is as prevalent as diabetes, but is pitifully funded and chronically under researched. What can you do as a science teacher to raise awareness?

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Someone reminded me of a spreadsheet I compiled a few years ago asking people to share their A-Level choices, where they are in their careers now and any thoughts/advice for teens choosing their A-levels. The message is try not to stress! Please share (and add yours) docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Yes, but I guess that would depend on the classroom set up.

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And my class did so much better than they would normally do with me modelling live from the front. I could also share the video with my faculty to support staff who havent taught this before with how I chunk the explanation. Thanks @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social - so useful!

I was inspired by @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social 's talk at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social connect to film my explanation in a rates lesson this week using the worksheet students would use. This meant I could pause and re-play to do an I do/ we do. I could circulate the room helping while explaining.

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Model eye demonstration with flask

fluorescein solution. Here is a how to: spark.iop.org/model-eye-de... You can really see how the rays are focused and how long and short sightedness works. We also have a lens in front here correcting the vision.

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Demonstration: A flask and lenses are used to show short and long sight and their correction.

Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Are lasers an integral part of that process?

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Potions is chemistry and this is definitely a biology/physics lesson.

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Ambientóloga @ambientologa.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Yay! Great to see Phet here! Very useful interactive animations of important processes (see diffusion below) #iTeachBio 🎓

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The best thing about working in a school for 10+ years is the community In the last week: a doctor came to our iftar, a school data worker came to parents evening, a biomedical science 3rd year gave a talk, and an optometry student reached out to mentor a y12. All my old biology students 💜

Sixth form student union did such a good job organising a community iftar event tonight 💜🌙

A decorated table with a bottle of water, iftar program, dates to break fast and a cone of sweets.

Plus back up millionaire shortbread in case the tres leches didnt work

Sixth form iftar tonight and apparently I now take baking requests.

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A level biology: Keystone species Conservation vs preservation In situ vs ex situ

Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

💛 March is endometriosis awareness month. 💛 As teachers its really important to be aware of this whole body inflammatory disease that is as common as diabetes. It can be utterly debilitating. @endogirlsblog.bsky.social has some brilliant information about this disease on her Instagram.

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Really enjoyed the stories that Joel peppered his talk with. How many of our students can't name a living scientist?

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The tangent video was great - such a good idea to reduce teacher cog load. Lots to think about!

Dr David Boyce @drdavidboyce.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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Table talks now at #TTRConnect

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Dr David Boyce @drdavidboyce.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Final talks in the science strand of #TTConnect streamyard.com/watch/8bsA6H... Emily Bird, Simon Poliakoff, Kavitha Ravindran and Zhelyo Vasilev

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This is year 12 and 13 because we had to cancel the trip last year, we usually just take y12. But we have really boosted our numbers over the last few years which is great. I love teaching KS5.

Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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Just confirmed - We are going to stream 50+ of the sessions at TTR Connect today for FREE! You can tune in LIVE from 10am this morning and access the on-demand recordings here: www.ttradio.org/connect-online See the main stage talks and English, Maths, Science, History and RS strand talks!

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Today is the day! Follow the hashtag #ttrconnect on all social platforms to keep up with all the action and join us on the livestream here where we plan to stream 50+ sessions for free for your enjoyment….kicks off 10.10am with Mr P! www.ttradio.org/connect-online

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Ainsdale, we like to use the discovery centre as a base. We were very lucky! Have definitely had my fair share of rain there over the years.

Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

51 of our A level biologists had a lovely day sampling at the beach. Data loggers used to measure soil temperature, light intensity, salinity. Keys used to help measure abundance and to examine succession. Samples taken to measure pH back in the lab. Kite diagrams pending! 👩🏻‍🔬

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It's beautiful as always Jon, but I'd worry my class would struggle with the added complexity. How did yours get on?

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Jon M Hale @jmhale.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

So after half term we have some “soft” open evening events so spruced up the displays @achilleosandri.bsky.social @cmooreanderson.bsky.social @chrisgraham.bsky.social @engagewcs.bsky.social @missbird90.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org The return of the Velcro board…

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Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

139 of our year 11s over two days have come in for 3 hours of science revision ahead of their mock exams 🔬🔭🧪 ✔️Reteaching and practice of bonding ✔️Using the formula sheet and calculations ✔️Walk and talk mock of the carbon cycle and cell structure

Emily Bird @missbird90.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

That's great! I'm not claiming it is new, just offering my thought process about how I'd adapt my secondary science lesson based on student feedback.