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Cara Baldree - From the STEM Up

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West Jordan, Utah, United States
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I am currently working as an instructional coach in an elementary school. My last job was working as the science specialist for grades 3-6 and loved, loved, loved this! I have worked in Title 1 schools in downtown Salt Lake City, UT for 12 years. I am passionate about working with economically disadvantaged and second-language students, especially refugee children. I am very interested in the transformation of schools through effective teaching and school organization.
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Preview of Utah 6th Grade SEEd Standards Task Card Bundle |  RISE Test  | Spiral Review

Utah 6th Grade SEEd Standards Task Card Bundle | RISE Test | Spiral Review

This Utah 6th grade SCIENCE TASK CARD SEEd STANDARDS BUNDLE prepares your class for RISE (previously SAGE) state testing and can be used throughout the year to review each 4 science SEEd standards: Strand 6.1: Structure and Motion within the Solar System, Strand 6.2: Energy Affects Matter, Strand 6.3: Earth's Weather Patterns and Climate, and Strand 6.4: Stability and Change in Ecosystems. This is wonderful for state or unit testing, science centers, partner work, or a whole classroom activity.
Preview of DIGITAL Ecosystems Escape Room

DIGITAL Ecosystems Escape Room

This DIGITAL Ecosystems Escape Room will be highly engaging as students break the code to escape through different reading passages and literacy/science activities. Interactive activities include sorting, match the vocabulary and True or False. Questions are given number values which are used to crack the code to escape. There are four different virtual rooms, and this is a fantastic small group challenge. This is a Google Drive product and can be used with Google Classroom or as a link in othe
Preview of Introduction to Microorganisms Reading & Assessment

Introduction to Microorganisms Reading & Assessment

This original 3-page introductory article is a fantastic way to start your beginning microbiology unit. An assessment and key are included. This is INCLUDED IN MY MICROBIOLOGY BUNDLE. This focuses on bacteria, fungus, and protists, the sizes of each, foods contained in, benefits and diseases. This is included in my Introduction to Microorganisms Bundle for 6th-7th Grades.This introduces a heavy emphasis on new vocabulary explained. Some pictures are in the article. Vocabulary bolded and underli
Preview of Water Cycle Beaded Bracelet Activity

Water Cycle Beaded Bracelet Activity

This interactive water cycle activity is a BLAST for introducing how interconnected the water cycle is on Earth. Students learn the water cycle moves from lakes, oceans, animal waste, glaciers, etc and never stops! Nine station sheets are included. For this activity, you MUST buy the following: 9 different colors of beads (pony) in bowls, strong bracelet per students (like a pie cleaner or cord), and 9 die. Students roll the die at each station and read on the poster where his/ her drop of water
Preview of Physical and Chemical Changes Task Cards

Physical and Chemical Changes Task Cards

These introduction to physical and changes task cards are an engaging activity where students sort if each card demonstrates a physical or chemical change or other questions regarding physical and chemical changes. This is great SAGE and other testing preparation. Students can pair up with partners or work independently. A student answer sheet and key are included. These 28 colorful cards are fun to make one copy, spread them out over desks, and have students walk around the room solving them
Preview of Earth, Moon, and Sun Interactive Notebook Bundle/ Activities/ Labs/ Worksheets

Earth, Moon, and Sun Interactive Notebook Bundle/ Activities/ Labs/ Worksheets

Earth, Moon, and Sun interactive activities and worksheets are in this complete bundle for a science/ language arts unit for grades 2-3. This is complete with a pacing guide, pre and post-assessments, teacher facts, essential questions, foldables, inserts, a memory game, labs, Moon Phases observation calendar and booklet, art projects, vocabulary cards for word walls, 2 task card sets, sorts, posters, and teacher tips, etc. Photos are included for your second language kids. Here's a complete l
Preview of Water Cycle Picture Sorting Activity: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

Water Cycle Picture Sorting Activity: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

This (water cycle) evaporation, condensation, and precipitation picture sort really helps students know the difference between stages in the water cycle. Headings with definitions are included as well as an answer key and student recording sheet. There are 24 cards. Use this sort as a test review, in science centers, or for FUN. This is a wonderful resource for all students, especially ESL and resource students. I include an ink friendly version too. Print and go! Check out other products from
Preview of Science Task Card BUNDLE  |  Utah 5th Gr SAGE Prep | (not for current RISE test)

Science Task Card BUNDLE | Utah 5th Gr SAGE Prep | (not for current RISE test)

**This is not for Utah 5th grade SEEd curriculum. This was created for the previous curriculum.** This Utah 5th grade SCIENCE TASK CARD BUNDLE prepares your class for SAGE state testing and can be used throughout the year to review each 5 science units: Changing Earth, Physical and Chemical Changes, Magnetism, Electricity, and Genetics. This is wonderful for state or unit testing, science centers, partner work, or a whole classroom activity. The 28 colored task cards per set all have an answer
Preview of Earth's Weather Patterns & Climate Science Task Cards (6th Gr UT SEEd Aligned)

Earth's Weather Patterns & Climate Science Task Cards (6th Gr UT SEEd Aligned)

These 28 colorful science task cards are aligned to the new 6th grade Utah SEEd Standards and focus on the Earth’s weather patterns and climate but isn't only for Utah schools. Topics include: water cycle and heat energy (12 cards), air pressure (5 cards), air masses/ fronts (6 cards), climate (3 cards), and the greenhouse effect (2 cards). This is part of a Utah 6th Grade SEEd Standards Task Card BUNDLE - see below. These cards provide fantastic cooperative learning opportunities as students re
Preview of Figurative Speech Through Music: Red by Taylor Swift

Figurative Speech Through Music: Red by Taylor Swift

All students love music, so why not integrate figurative speech with popular music? This lesson has students listen to or watch the Taylor Swift performance of her song "Red" while searching for similes and metaphors in figurative language. This lesson is engaging and helps students understand what inferencing and figurative speech is. Students will analyze the inferences of the lyrics. A student sheet and an answer key is provided. This can be a whole class or literacy center activity. This
Preview of Introduction to Microorganisms Bundle (6th-8th Grades)

Introduction to Microorganisms Bundle (6th-8th Grades)

This introduction to microorganisms bundle includes an introduction to microorganisms PowerPoint accompanying a booklet, organization chart, effects of microorganisms foldable note, culture lab and culture lab with variables (buy agar), microorganisms buffet activity (buy food products for this), microbes dictionary foldable, quiz, bacteria wanted poster, introduction to microorganisms reading (3 pg) and questions, a quiz, 2 art activity ideas, AND all of the following that can be purchased sepa
Preview of Phases of the Moon Foldables & Quiz

Phases of the Moon Foldables & Quiz

This download has two Phases of the Moon foldables and a quiz. One has an overlay and underlay in color as well as black and white and the second is a diamond foldable. The underlay can be used for a science/ language arts close read. This is perfect for interactive science journals. This is a mini version of my Earth, Moon, &; Sun Interactive Science Journal MEGA Bundle. Thanks for leaving positive feedback! Other similar products you may enjoy from my store are: Phases of the Moon Task C
Preview of Our Changing Earth Task Cards - 28 colorful cards!

Our Changing Earth Task Cards - 28 colorful cards!

These 28 Changing Earth task cards are a perfect resource for test review, centers, and can be used individually or made for partner work. An answer key and students work space sheet is provided. Task cards are in color. These are perfect for second-language and resource students. They are designed for a Utah 5th grade Changing Earth unit but are not specific to only Utah. These task cards are also included in a larger bundle. Check it out! Task Card BUNDLE Utah 5th Grade SAGE Test PrepThis lice
Preview of Wetland, Forest, and Desert Ecosystem Complete Unit Bundle

Wetland, Forest, and Desert Ecosystem Complete Unit Bundle

This Wetland, Forest, and Desert Ecosystem Unit bundle is comprehensive and fulfills the Utah 4th grade ecosystem standard thoroughly. Items include engaging labs, cooperative learning activities, sorts, word wall words, map work, photographs, review games, and assessments. This bundle has separate files for the contents but are labeled, numbered, and are also on the pacing map. This comprehensive unit has more activities than you will likely do! This is HUGE. If sold separately, the price would
Preview of Physical and Chemical Change GAME ON Review Game

Physical and Chemical Change GAME ON Review Game

Do you need an engaging review game for your Physical and Chemical Changes unit? This was built for my Utah 5th grade students but isn't specific to Utah. Sound is included. There are five categories: Matter, Physical or Chemical Changes, Experiments, Vocabulary, and Other. Focuses are: weight before and after experiments, characteristics of physical and chemical reactions, vocabulary, and solids vs liquids vs gases. Write in scores via your SMARTBOARD markers on the Score Page. Everything is
Preview of ROCK CYCLE BINGO - set of 30 cards with pictures

ROCK CYCLE BINGO - set of 30 cards with pictures

This interactive rock cycle BINGO game (ROCK-O) is a full classroom set with 30 different BINGO cards in COLOR intended for a rocks, minerals and soil unit for grades 3-5. Included are 25 colored WHAT AM I?? calling cards for the teacher where he or she reads the descriptive clues before giving the answer. There are 10 specific rocks (conglomerate, shale, sandstone, pumice, obsidian, granite, basalt, gneiss, schist, and marble) as well as associated weathering, erosion, mineral, and soil words.
Preview of MATH DATA TRACKER: 4th Grade

MATH DATA TRACKER: 4th Grade

GAME CHANGER ALERT! This 4th grade Math Data Tracker product organizes your students math data with EVERY 4th Grade MATH STANDARD for the school year in a color-coded, EASY to use system. If updated regularly (which takes 2 minutes), this product can help teachers form small groups, know what objectives to reteach, provides the class average per objective, is a fantastic resource for parent-teacher conferences, and helps assess what areas to hit the hardest on end of unit/year testing. Use thes
Preview of Plant and Animal Structures & Function Card Sort (Utah 4.1.1)

Plant and Animal Structures & Function Card Sort (Utah 4.1.1)

These 24 sort cards provide a wonderful test review, partner or individual activity, or science center activity. It was written for a Utah 4th grade SEEd lesson (4.1.1 Organisms Function in their Environment) but works with anyone studying internal and external structures. Students needs to match one card with a letter and one card with a number for a correct match. Copy one set of cards for each group. I always require that both members of a team read together. Review the answers as a class. An
Preview of 5E Model Classroom Decoration Posters - Instructional Design Process - Science

5E Model Classroom Decoration Posters - Instructional Design Process - Science

These posters were designed to guide implementing the science 5E Instructional Design process in a classroom. They can be displayed in the classroom or on a bulletin board and give clues to what the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate stages look like. Consider these a cheat sheet resource. =) They also will help students (and YOU) learn the process. This product is only to be used by the original purchaser and is for ONE license in ONE classroom. Your first purchase of this produc
Preview of Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Task Cards

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Task Cards

These rocks, minerals, and soil task cards provide a wonderful test review, partner or individual activity, or science center activity. Topics are: rock cycle, characteristics of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock types, minerals, weathering and erosion, and several soil questions. Several questions require an explanation or have more than one answer. These specific rocks are included: shale, conglomerate, sandstone, granite, pumice, obsidian, basalt, gneiss, schist, and marble. An answe
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Experience

I am currently working as an instructional coach in an elementary school. My last job was working as the science specialist for grades 3-6 and loved, loved, loved this! I have worked in Title 1 schools in downtown Salt Lake City, UT for 12 years. I am passionate about working with economically disadvantaged and second-language students, especially refugee children. I am very interested in the transformation of schools through effective teaching and school organization.

Teaching style

I focus on teaching a hands-on curriculum that is rich with vocabulary and cross-curricular integration.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2020 Nominated for National Science Teacher Award (PAEMST) 2016 USTA Outstanding Elementary Educator Award (science) 2015 Raytheon Engineering Teacher Scholarship recipient 2015 Salt Lake District Highly Effective Teacher Award 2015 Salt Lake District Superintendent Recognition 2014 American Geosciences Institute Teacher Academy recipient 2011 ExxonMobil Teachers Academy recipient

My own education history

(2006) Bachelor of Science in El. Education degree from Utah State University - Summa Cum Laude award, top 1% graduating class - Dean's List (2009) ESL endorsement (2011) Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix

Additional biographical information

Facilitator at UT Science Core Academy, 2013; Utah Science Teacher Association presenter, 2014; Salt Lake District Professional Development presenter, 2014; Salt Lake District Science PLC Facilitator, 2016