Science Lessons That Rock

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In this fun natural selection activity students will simulate Darwin's finches and see how survival of the fittest can lead to evolution. This lab is available for free many places online, I just took bits and pieces of what worked for me and
Subjects:
Biology, Environment, General Science
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Laboratory
FREE
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Have your students make a brochure for people to visit a specific biome! They can be creative as they come up with things to do, what to pack, what they will see, and how much it will cost. Students can either print pictures from the internet or out
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Projects, Handouts
FREE
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A metric scavenger hunt is a fun way for students to review and practice measurement. In this activity, students will search for objects in their backpacks and around the room that are as close as possible to a given length, volume, or mass. The
Subjects:
Measurement, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Laboratory, Printables
FREE
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This lab allows students to test 2 variables related to kinetic and potential energy: How does changing the height of the ramp affect the energy of the ball, and how does changing the mass of the ball affect the overall kinetic energy? Materials
Subjects:
General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory
FREE
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What is the structure and function of the circulatory system? The power point presentation goes through the parts of the heart and how blood flows through the body. It teaches students about veins, arteries, and how long the circulation process
Subjects:
Anatomy
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Video Files
FREE
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Do you have students that complete their work early and need something to do? Here are 16 student-friendly websites that they can explore! Sites range from virtual labs, simulations, games, cartoon making, and more. Included in your download is both
Subjects:
Science, General Science
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps
FREE
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Bingo is a fun way to review vocabulary words before a test. You will receive 32 bingo cards with mitosis and meiosis vocabulary terms, game directions, and a teacher guide. The teacher guide includes the 24 vocabulary words with definitions. During
Subjects:
Science, Biology, General Science
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Printables, Games
FREE
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This powerpoint presentation teaches students about what constellations are, what they are used for, and the myths associated with a few of the well known constellations. Following the lesson students will create their own constellation and write
Subjects:
Science, Astronomy, General Science
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables
FREE
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Need to redecorate your classroom? This twitter science bulletin board will be a hit! It includes quotes from 8 famous scientists. There are 2 versions included: one non editable PDF that is ready to print and go, and an editable powerpoint version
Subjects:
General Science
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas
FREE
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This station activity is designed to allow students to practice scientific skills, such as writing a hypothesis, analyzing and collecting data, and identifying variables. This activity is print and go! The only materials you will need to provide is
Subjects:
Science, Basic Principles, General Science
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Laboratory, Printables, Centers
FREE
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Use this quick activity to have students predict the sequence of events in Earth's history. Great introduction to your geologic time unit! You will receive both a pdf version and Google slides version of this activity. You might also be interested
Subjects:
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps
FREE
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This is a simplified overview of what DNA fingerprinting is, how gel electrophoresis is carried out, and its applications to the real world. This powerpoint presentation also includes a video link and interactive website where students can walk
Subjects:
Biology, Forensics
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations
FREE
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Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 9 secondary science writing prompts! One free writing prompt is provided in this freebie from each of my paid units. Like what you see? Check out the prompts for each of my
Subjects:
Creative Writing, General Science, Writing
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Homework, Centers
FREE
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Exit tickets are a great way to formatively assess your students. On these exit tickets students will be able to show what they know and self assess themselves. Included in this set are 6 FREE exit tickets, one from each of the following
Subjects:
Science, Biology, General Science
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th
Types:
Assessment, Classroom Forms
FREE
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Are you teaching students how to use the microscope? Are you tired of constantly hearing "Help, I don't see anything!" Hang this poster in your room or project it on your screen to save your sanity. Don't allow students to call you over until they
Subjects:
Biology, General Science
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Laboratory, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters
FREE
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This quick lab allows students to visually see stomata cells under the microscope. It is a great follow up to your photosynthesis lesson. Materials needed: microscopes, slides, clear tape, clear nail polish, and leaves. You might also be interested
Subjects:
Science, Biology, General Science
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Laboratory
FREE
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This lesson includes the lab worksheet and a powerpoint that goes along with the lab. In this experiment students demonstrate convection currents in water. They will see that hot water rises and cold water sinks. You can also relate to density (cold
Subjects:
Basic Principles, Chemistry
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory
FREE
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I created this game board when I taught self contained special education but it can be used for any of the lower grades. There are no game cards, just a fun way to review the water cycle. Students roll a die and move through the water cycle
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, General Science
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Games
FREE
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Tired of being the only one in the classroom to give feedback? Use these forms to help train your students to be honest peer-evaluators and give effective, actionable feedback. You might also be interested in:Project Based Learning Guide for
Subjects:
Other (Science), For All Subjects
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Worksheets, Projects, Printables
FREE
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Interactive diagrams are a great way to deliver content during digital learning. This lesson comes with six clickable diagrams where students will learn all about the biosphere. Diagrams include links with informational text, Youtube videos,
Subjects:
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps
FREE
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 14 years of experience teaching all grades from 6-12. The majority of my teaching experience has been in high school biology and earth science.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love using inquiry labs before teaching the lesson so students can discover scientific concepts on their own.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Selected as Breyer Law Teacher of the Month ---- Cesar Chavez Teacher of the Year- 2018

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Arizona University. Highly qualified in biology, earth science, physical science, middle school science, and ELL endorsed.

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