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Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starburst Science Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL

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In this hands-on science experiment, students use Starburst candies to model how rocks can change between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic in the rock cycle. This resource includes: Teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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Modeling Tectonic Plates with Graham Crackers Science Experiment PRINT & DIGITAL

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In this hands on science experiment, students will use graham crackers, rice cakes, and cake frosting to model different types of tectonic plate boundaries including: 2 types of convergent boundaries (with and without subduction), divergent

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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Winter STEM Challenge Design a Paper Snowflake PRINT and DIGITAL

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This STEM challenge walks students through the steps to create beautiful snowflake shapes out of paper. This download includes: Teacher suggestions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesBackground information on what snowflakes are and how

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Geometry, Chemistry, Earth Sciences

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STEM Challenge Design a Sundial PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a working sundial. It's the perfect opportunity to incorporate hands on exploration while learning about the sun, night and day, shadows, solar power, etc. This file includes: teacher

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Engineering

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Make a Cast Fossil Science Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL

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This activity walks students through a science experiment to create a cast fossil using Plaster of Paris. The file includes:teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 3 slides of background information on what cast fossils

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Base Ten Block Structures Hands On Place Value Practice Activity

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In this engaging place value math lesson, students build structures out of base ten blocks. They must record how many hundreds blocks, tens blocks, and ones blocks they used to build their structure. Next, they tell the value of the structure and

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Place Value, Engineering

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Centers

CCSS:

2.NBT.A.1, 2.NBT.A.3, 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2

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Earth Science Hands-On Science Lab Experiments and STEM Challenges Bundle

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This bundle includes 10 hands-on science labs and activities all related to the Earth: rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, tectonic plates, etc. This includes: Experiment: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstExperiment: Modeling Tectonic Plates

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STEM Challenge Construct an Earthquake Proof Structure PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students must design an earthquake proof structure using toothpicks and marshmallows. Then, they test its stability on a tray of Jello to simulate an earthquake! This file includes:teacher directions with suggestions,

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Earth Sciences, Physics, Engineering

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Make a Mold Fossil Science Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL

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This activity walks students through a science experiment to create a mold fossil using salt dough. The download includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information on what mold fossils are and how they

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Archaeology, Biology, Earth Sciences

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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STEM Challenge Launch a Paper Straw Rocket PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students must build a paper rocket and launch it at least three feet into the air using a drinking straw. This download includes:teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information about

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Astronomy, Physics, Engineering

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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STEM Challenge Design a Shadow Puppet PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a paper shadow puppet using a simple light stage. This file includes:teacher directions with suggestions, discussion questions, and extension ideas3 slides of background information about shadow

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Astronomy, Chinese, Engineering

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Eggshell Geode Crystal Growing Minerals Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL

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This activity walks students through a science experiment to make salt crystal eggshell geodes. It includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 3 pages of background information about geodes and how they form from

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Chemistry, Earth Sciences

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STEM Challenge Design a Lunar Module to Land on the Moon PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students will learn about the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. Then, they'll design and test a lunar module complete with marshmallow astronauts. This activity includes:teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension

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Astronomy, Physics, Engineering

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities

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STEM Challenges Growing Bundle of Hands-On Science Activities PRINT and DIGITAL

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This is a growing collection of easy to implement STEM challenges for upper elementary and middle school aged students. All of these challenges include:background informationstudent directionstips for teachers with suggestions and extensionsa

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Science, Physics, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Activities

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Valentine's Day STEM Challenge Design Cupid's Catapult PRINT and DIGITAL

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In this Valentine's Day themed STEM challenge, students design and build a catapult using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon. Then, they test Cupid's catapult by launching candy hearts and measuring the distance they fly. This

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Physics, Valentine's Day, Engineering

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Google Apps

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Body Part Pick Up Animal Adaptations Experiment with Line Plots PRINT and DIGITA

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This hands on activity seamlessly integrates math and science by combining animal adaptations and line plots using materials found in most homes. It's ideal for at home learning and can easily be assigned digitally via Google Classroom. It also

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Graphing, Measurement, Biology

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STEM Challenge Design a Solar Oven PRINT and DIGITAL

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For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a solar powered oven by melting chocolate and marshmallows to make s'mores! This activity includes:teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities background information about

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Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Activities

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Magnets Science Experiment Make Your Own Compass PRINT and DIGITAL

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In this science experiment, students make a working compass using a magnet and a bowl of water. They'll learn that Earth is like a giant magnet. Its iron core creates a magnetic field with a north and south pole. The needle of the compass is

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Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Google Apps

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Heat Transfer Convection Currents Experiments PRINT and DIGITAL

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This activity explores heat transfer and thermal energy, especially convection currents. It focuses on how the density of water changes based on whether it is hot or cold and explains convection currents on a molecular level. This resource walks

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Chemistry, Physics, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities, Google Apps

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Animal Adaptations Project Based Learning Create a Creature Activity

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This science project based learning activity is perfect for studying animal adaptations, animal habitats, and biodiversity. Students design their own unique creature, decide where it lives and what it needs to survive, and then build it using a

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Science, Biology, Environment

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching 4th grade since 2014. Rather than searching through books and online resources for activities and lesson plans for my students, I prefer to create them myself. Throughout the past several years, I have created a plethora of tried and true lessons and games that I am excited to share with other teachers. All of the materials in my store have been tested out on more than one group of students and have proven worthy of sharing with others! Enjoy!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe learning should be authentic. That means creating real life, hands on experiences that promote critical thinking and spark curiosity. In 8 years of teaching 4th grade, I've found that students learn better and remember more when they discover the information first hand. My resources promote problem solving, creativity, and team work. They prompt students to think deeply and explore more to discover the learning objectives for themselves. My goal is to make this type of inquiry based learning more accessible and affordable to teachers and students everywhere.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified Teacher

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. I am certified to teach Kindergarten through 6th grade as well as Spanish. I recently became National Board Certified and am very proud of that accomplishment!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am happy to be living, once again, in my old home town and teaching at the Elementary School that I once attended alongside some of my own teachers turned coworkers. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest @lafountaineofknowledge or check out my website/blog lafountaineofknowledge.com for more!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Calculus, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, World Language, Spanish, Chinese, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Health, Microbiology, Other, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Handwriting, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month

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