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Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
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- K-5 Computer Science Teacher - Fayette County, Georgia
- K-5 ESOL Teacher, Fayette County, Georgia
- Middle School Design and Technology Teacher - American School of Lima, Lima, Peru
- Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist - Loyd Elementary, Fort Moore, GA
- English as a Second Language Instructional Systems Specialist - DoDEA, Peachtree City, GA
- Middle and High School Vice-Principal - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia
- Middle and High School Technology Teacher - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia
- Middle and High School Technology Coordinator and Webmaster - The American School of Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay
- Elementary Bilingual Public School Teacher - Escontrias Elementary School, Socorro, Texas
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Paper Helicopter Experiment
Detailed paper helicopter experiment lesson to investigate this inquiry question: Does changing the blade length of a paper helicopter affect how long it stays in the air?Lesson files include: teacher lesson presentation with custom graphics (12 slides)paper helicopter experiment report template (4 pages)paper helicopter templatespre/post-testreading comprehension activitythinking routines writing activitygroup member role definitions and activityvocabulary definitions for the paper helicopter
4th - 10th
Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+7
Free Charlotte’s Web STEM Engineering Challenge
Use storytelling to make STEM education more engaging and relatable! This free GRASPS-based engineering scenario combines STEM concepts with the beloved classic Charlotte’s Web. Students will design parachutes to help Wilbur fulfill his promise to Charlotte by safely transporting baby spiders as they balloon to begin their new lives. This free resource includes clear, printable graphics and step-by-step instructions to enhance hands-on learning. It can also be used as a slide deck to explain th
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+21
MYP Design Cycle - Engineering a Paper Water Tank
Product DescriptionMYP Design loves easy STEM projects for middle school! Students fully experience all four criteria of the MYP Design Cycle to engineer a paper water tank with minimal resources. Free lesson documents with a total of 56 total pages of content for a six-week design unit (10 files). Developed over four years with sixth-grade students and may be used to model other low-budget MYP Design units with a math-science focus. Includes MEAL paragraph writing. Go to VistaThink.com for add
4th - 8th
Applied Math, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
6.EE.C.9
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
+35
MYP Criteria A, B, C, and D Design Rubrics (modified)
Modified MYP Criteria A Design rubrics to effectively assess student work. Based on four years of teaching Year 1 (grade 6) MYP Design and one year of teaching Year 3 (grade 8) Design. Content Features: - 1-7 MYP grading scale - A concise definition of each criterion at top of page - Score descriptor language modified from original MYP Design for clarity - Criterion A now adds focus on empathy for the audience - Criterion B now includes innovative and conventional ideas - Criterion C now require
5th - 10th
For All Subjects
Engineering Design Process Example - STEM Story with PBL
These free resources provide educators with a STEM-focused, low-budget, step-by-step engineering design process (EDP) example with project-based learning (PBL). The problem to solve for students is to build a prototype of a seaworthy aluminum watercraft to hold as much cargo (pennies) as possible. The STEM story is The Three Little Pigs! The files included are: - GRASPS Scenario for the Aluminum Watercraft Problem (12 slides) - Vocabulary Terms and Materials List for the Aluminum Watercraft Pro
4th - 7th
Engineering, Science, Statistics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
MYP Digital Design with Peru's Vibrant Cultura Chicha
Explore the vibrant and colorful world of the Cultura Chicha of Peru with an interdisciplinary lesson that integrates MYP digital design and art into a fun and interactive Tinkercad project. These lesson resources are designed to inspire design teachers, gifted and talented teachers, and art educators. They offer an excellent opportunity to introduce students to the basics of 3D modeling while cultivating empathy and social awareness. These free pdf resources include: PBL Interdisciplinary Le
4th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Latino and Hispanic Studies
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
Habits of Learning: Organization, Collaboration, Communication, Self-Reflection
Habits of Learning (HoL) for classroom management and student growth. These four areas of excellent citizenship cover the essential elements of student character. Developed over four years to support teaching Year 1 (grade 6) Design and Technology in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP). Includes language to support non-native English speakers. Freebie. Content Features: - Brief and clear jargon-free description of each HoL that target 11- to-12 years old students - La
5th - 10th
For All Subjects
MYP Criteria A, B, C, and D Design Rubrics Scores 6 & 7 Only (modified)
Top score level descriptors of modified MYP Criteria A Design rubrics that put a focus on successful designing. Based on four years of teaching Year 1 (grade 6) MYP Design and one year of teaching Year 3 (grade 8) Design. Content Features: - Criteria A, B, C, and D level descriptors for scores 6 and 7 - Score descriptor language modified from original MYP Design for clarity - One word characteristics for scores 6 and 7 (e.g., score 7 = exceeding) Print Features: - One page (good for table groups
5th - 10th
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
- K-5 Computer Science Teacher - Fayette County, Georgia
- K-5 ESOL Teacher, Fayette County, Georgia
- Middle School Design and Technology Teacher - American School of Lima, Lima, Peru
- Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist - Loyd Elementary, Fort Moore, GA
- English as a Second Language Instructional Systems Specialist - DoDEA, Peachtree City, GA
- Middle and High School Vice-Principal - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia
- Middle and High School Technology Teacher - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia
- Middle and High School Technology Coordinator and Webmaster - The American School of Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay
- Elementary Bilingual Public School Teacher - Escontrias Elementary School, Socorro, Texas
Teaching style
I love low-budget, hands-on learning that goes deep into relevant skills, cultural explorations, and creativity. I also have a weak spot for graphic design!
Awards & shining teacher moments
- Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year, Socorro Independent School District, Texas, 1993
- U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Costa Rica, 1986-89
My own education history
- Ed.S., Instructional Technology, Media, and Design, University of West Georgia, 12/23
- M. Ed., Instructional Technology, Georgia Southern University, 05/17
- Certificate, Ed. Leadership (Principal K-12), Drexel University, 03/08
- M. Ed., Thesis Option, University of Texas at El Paso, 07/96
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 06/86
Additional biographical information
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