Kimberly Scott Science

Welcome to my teaching resource store! My dedication for teaching science started 25 years ago. I have experience in K-8th grade science and STEM Lab, as well as several years teaching elementary self-contained. Even in self-contained, I rotated with the other classes as the science teacher. I have had my own classroom and also taught science from a cart. I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the resources I create.

My specialty lies in hands-on science investigations and science fairs, where I have been a coordinator for many years. I want to create memorable experiences that foster a love of discovery and exploration. A primary goal is to craft resources that provide a clear background for teachers. Teachers should feel excited and prepared when they dive deeply into the wonders of science. Science is messy but structured at the same time. My teaching focuses on the progress students are making. We are all discovering the world together. You will find many project-based learning units with STEM challenges and station activities. Science fairs are a learning opportunity that works best when resources are provided to coordinators and families. Building confidence through positive experiences in science during elementary school creates more confident middle and high school students.

Saginaw Valley State University 2023 STEM Star

Bachelors in Education from Central Michigan University Biology major Reading minor 20 + master-level credits in middle-level and science education Consistently participating in conferences and professional development.

I love the simple things in life. I wake up most mornings for an early morning swim. Physical fitness is important to me. I am an avid gardener. Every year, I tend to turn my vegetable garden into a science experiment. I am not good at annuals, but perennial flowers fill my yard. I love to enjoy nature by camping and kayaking. Some of my best experiences were working a summer at the Philadelphia Zoo and taking college classes on Beaver Island in Michigan. The Great Lakes are amazing. I am very proud of the science fair I helped create at my boy's elementary school. It has continued long after they moved on, and the school continues to use my workbook series and bring me back to teach the workshop. My biggest accomplishment is that my husband and I were able to give our boys a childhood full of exploring and creating memories. I believe I became a science teacher because, as a child, my mom let us be kids. We spent our days exploring, creating things, riding bikes, boating, and having fun outings. One memory I have is trying to collect as much water as we could on rainy days. We would use every cooler and bucket we could find. I would say that was a STEM challenge. I want my students to have experiences like that. I am not afraid to try something new with my students to see what happens. If it works, I try to turn it into a resource. Since my resources are very in-depth, it takes me a while to put new ones up. I love Halloween. Every year, my yard is fully decorated. It is my own STEM challenge with homemade props and moveable pieces. You will find many Halloween-themed units in my store. I have dealt with joint issues and some health issues, which is why childhood is so important to me. We must focus on what we can do and not what we can't. TPT has been a huge blessing to me. It kept me involved in teaching when I stayed home with my two boys. It has allowed me to share all of these ideas. I love creating and exploring. It is an extension of my childhood.