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June 2025 Vlog - End of Year Celebrations! | Teacher Impact - Episode 13 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello! I hope you are having a peaceful end of the year with your students. For those of us in New Jersey, we end pretty late into summer season, but fortunately our time is winding down now. There is less than a week until our final exams begin, and what better way to kick off the start of summer with a few end of year celebrations? I hope you enjoy this last vlog of the Teacher Impact 2024-2025 series and find some inspiration for how to celebrate the end of the year with y

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Jun 8, 20251 min read
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Teaching Solutions: A Phenomenon-based Approach | Teacher Impact - Episode 12 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello! My students and I are about to embark on one of my favorite units to teach: Solutions! There is just so much great chemistry involved in this unit, and the content is so relatable to my students' outside of the classroom experiences. Come along with me as I share the introduction, setup, and teaching strategies I use to introduce this unit. I am so excited to share some sneak peeks into my instruction in this video! I hope this week's video inspires you to embrace the

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Mar 30, 20251 min read
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4 Ways I'm Using AI To Improve Productivity | Teacher Impact - Episode 11 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello! Over the past few months, Iโve been exploring ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance my productivity, and Iโm excited to share what Iโve learned. While some of these strategies may not be brand new, theyโre great starting points if you're looking to use AI to work smarter, not harder. I hope this video gives you some practical ideas for streamlining your classroom tasks with AI.๐๐ ๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more teaching tips, classro

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Mar 2, 20251 min read
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February 2025 Vlog - Unit Menu + Particle Diagrams | Teacher Impact - Episode 10 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello! I cannot believe how quickly February has gone by! It's seven long weeks until my spring break, but I'm looking forward to mixing up my classroom environment with a few new activities and routines. Spoiler alert - one of these involves a unit menu! I hope this video inspires you to keep being the caring, innovative, and talented teacher you are!๐๐ ๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more teaching tips, classroom stories, and science education inspirat

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Mar 2, 20251 min read
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January 2025 Vlog - IMF Stations and AP FRQs | Teacher Impact - Episode 9 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello! I've missed you and I am so happy to be back with you this week! How are you? How are your students? It's so easy to fall into a slump right after break. This week I'm sharing one of my favorite station sets as well as a little bit about how I hold my AP students accountable with FRQs. I hope this video inspires you to keep being the caring, innovative, and talented teacher you are!๐๐ ๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more teaching tips, classroom s

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Jan 19, 20251 min read
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I'm Being Observed! Tips for a Classroom Observation | Teacher Impact - Episode 7 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hi there! I'm getting ready for my first classroom observation of the school year! ๐ In this video, Iโll walk you through how I prepare for an observation, sharing practical tips to help you feel confident and organized. Plus, Iโll give you an inside look at the observation process itself. Letโs navigate this together! ๐๐ ๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more teaching tips, classroom stories, and science education inspiration! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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November Vlog - Finishing Up My Periodic Table Unit | Teacher Impact - Episode 6 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hi there! I'm very excited to be back this week to share a bit about my teaching day with you. I'm finishing up my unit on the periodic table with my students and administering a quiz in AP chemistry using the new lockdown browser in AP classroom. Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy this November vlog. ๐๐ ๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more teaching tips, classroom stories, and science education inspiration! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://amzn.to/

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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My *NEW* Electrons in Atoms Unit | Teacher Impact - Episode 5 | MsRazz ChemClass
Teaching about light and electron configurations can be tough for students. But I'm thrilled to say that this year is different! I'm excited to share with you how I've revamped this unit for my chemistry students to make it more engaging than ever before. Enjoy! ๐๐ Thank you for watching! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://amzn.to/4bM6JFJ ๐TAKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ME: TEACHER PREP ROOM www.teacherpreproom.com ๐ฉโ๐ฌIN NEED OF A MENTOR OR COACH? HELP IS HERE! https://bit.l

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Oct 27, 20241 min read
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Teaching Atomic Structure Using Stations | Teacher Impact - Episode 4 | MsRazz ChemClass
Teaching about atomic structure can often feel boring! I'm breathing new life into my atomic structure unit by introducing these concepts using a brand new set of stations. I'm excited to share with you how I've revamped this unit for my chemistry students. Enjoy! ๐๐ Thank you for watching! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://amzn.to/4bM6JFJ ๐TAKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ME: TEACHER PREP ROOM www.teacherpreproom.com ๐ฉโ๐ฌIN NEED OF A MENTOR OR COACH? HELP IS HERE! https://bit

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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Teaching Dimensional Analysis | Teacher Impact - Episode 3 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello again! I'm back this week with another video to share how I teach the critical skill of dimensional analysis. This lesson looks WAY different than it used to, so you don't want to miss it! ๐๐ Thank you for watching! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://amzn.to/4bM6JFJ ๐TAKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ME: TEACHER PREP ROOM www.teacherpreproom.com ๐ฉโ๐ฌIN NEED OF A MENTOR OR COACH? HELP IS HERE! https://bit.ly/MsRazzCoaching ๐งช๏ธCHEMISTRY TUTORING? https://bit.ly/MsRazzTutorin

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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Teaching Classification of Matter + Classroom Tour | Teacher Impact - Episode 2 | MsRazz ChemClass
Hello again! It's our first full week of school and after three days of SEL, classroom norms, expectations, and procedures, we're all ready to dive into some chemistry content! In this video I'll share a little bit about the first couple of lessons I am using to kick off the school year. ๐๐ Thank you for watching! ๐AMAZON FAVORITES https://amzn.to/4bM6JFJ ๐TAKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ME: TEACHER PREP ROOM www.teacherpreproom.com ๐ฉโ๐ฌIN NEED OF A MENTOR OR COACH? H

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Classroom Setup | Teacher Impact - Episode 1 | MsRazz ChemClass
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am thrilled to be back with you again this year, and in my usual fashion, I'll kick off the new school year with a classroom setup vlog! As you watch this vlog, please keep in mind that my classroom has taken me YEARS to get it to the place you are seeing in the video. It certainly was not created overnight, over two days, or even two years! Each year, I try to add something a little extra to the space, and this year is no exception. I

Karen Randazzo (Ms. Razz)
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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