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Duvall, Washington, United States
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I have been a teacher for 7 years. I started in Southwest Kansas and have recently moved to Washington state. I have worked with middle school aged students since before teaching.
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Preview of Density Practice Problems # 1

Density Practice Problems # 1

A set of 11 density practice problems with an answer key. I have the problems done in sets. The first set of 4 problems is solving for density. The next set of 3 problems is solving for volume using density. The next set of 3 problems is a combination solving for either mass, volume or density. The last problem, # 11 is a challenge problem requiring students to solve for volume, mass and density. I have also included an answer key.
Preview of Data Collection

Data Collection

I have three activities in the zip file. Data Collection # 1 - Students go around the room to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Data Collection # 2- Students read a short passage, complete the data table, determine the average and graph just one set of data. (You could add extra graph paper to graph the other two.) Answers are included for the data but not the graph. Data Collection # 3- Students go outside or into a large open area to walk, bunny hop and run in order to practi
Preview of Testable Questions Sort

Testable Questions Sort

A very quick sort about Testable and Non-Testable Questions. The document can be edited and includes 4 different sets of testable and non-testable questions. Each set contains 14 different questions. The document can be printed, cut out and put into a baggie or envelope in just a couple of minutes so that students can practice sorting Testable Questions from Non-Testable Questions.
Preview of Scientific Inquiry Walk Around

Scientific Inquiry Walk Around

A fun review of the inquiry basics, variables, data tables and some vocabulary. 23 items for the students to solve, a data table to fill in, averages to find and even a graph to make. I have included the student answer sheet and the Power Point document to be printed. Print the power point so that each slide is a full page to be hung around the room. Slides 2 and 3 are the answer keys.
Preview of Game Board Rubric

Game Board Rubric

I have created an end of the unit project where students create a totally playable game board. I have attached the rubric along with the directions for the assignment. It also includes a place for a parent signature, for accountability. I have included 3 versions in the zip file. 1) the pdf of the chemistry game board 2) a editable rubric 3) the chemistry game board rubric, also editable
Preview of Mini Atoms & Periodic Table Unit

Mini Atoms & Periodic Table Unit

A mini unit of atoms and the Periodic Table. Inside you find 14 items in total, everything has an answer key. Inside are 5 exit tickets, 2 sets of notes with teacher notes, 3 practice sheets, vocabulary per-assessment, Periodic Riddles and a short quiz. I have a free preview of the unit at this link, it's the Periodic Riddles sheet. A short activity for students to solve riddles about the elements on the Periodic Table. Periodic Puzzles
Preview of Changes in the States of Matter (Mini Unit)

Changes in the States of Matter (Mini Unit)

A mini unit for the changes in the states of matter. Vocabulary Listing- A list of the vocabulary from the unit in addition to their definitions. I have also the words with the ability to easily make flash cards. Concept Map- The concept map has questions on the back to review unit material. An answer key for both front and back has been provided. Activity – Paper Chain - Directions are included along with a pdf copy of the cube template for the activity. Writing Assessment - This activity is l
Preview of Force and Motion Homework Collection

Force and Motion Homework Collection

Need a collection of homework for your students??? I have 7 weeks of homework or bell work already done and each week with an answer key. I have also included the Force and Motion Problem boxes and Force Problems #1, again with answer keys. The collection includes how to find speed, solving force problems, and common vocabulary. Here are some links to other products (all three are included but if you would like a sample before buying.) Product Links: Force and Motion Problem BoxesForce Pro
Preview of Student Concern Form

Student Concern Form

Need a quick form to share concerns about students, look at this one. The form is quick and easy to fill out when you have concerns about a student. The form can be shared with other teachers or edited to share with parents. The form can be edited and fits neatly on one page.
Preview of Collection of Density Warm Ups

Collection of Density Warm Ups

A set of 7 warm ups focused on density, each warm up has an A and B version with a complete answer key at the end. Your collection comes with the pdf file and an editable word document. The documents are ready to print, copy and cut so that you get two warm ups for each printed page making your prep time easier and faster. Warm Up # 1 – What is Density? Warm Up # 2 – Solving for Density Warm Up # 3 – Solving for Mass Warm Up # 4– Solving for Volume Warm Up # 5 – Solve for Volume to Determine D
Preview of Evidence for Argument

Evidence for Argument

To aid our students in their ever increasing need to provide evidence for their arguments for Common Core and NGSS I have created a simple yet effective sheet to assist them in recording their evidence. The sheet has a place to record the title and source of the article and is split into two sections, one for evidence against and one for evidence for. I have included two pages so that you could easily print it double sided.
Preview of Earth Science Review Tickets

Earth Science Review Tickets

5 review tickets focused on topics in Earth Science. The tickets are editable if you would like to make changes. Review Ticket – Weathering 1 - a graph used to review variables and look at the rate of weathering Review Ticket – Vocab 1- covers some of the basic vocabulary for the unit Review Ticket – Types of Weathering - students sort examples of weathering into chemical and mechanical weathering Review Ticket – Vocab 2 - covers some more basic vocabulary for the unit Review Ticket – Force
Preview of Metric Walk Around

Metric Walk Around

For the group of students that need to be walking around I have created the Metric Walk Around. 25 metric conversion problems, each on their own slide to be printed and hung around the classroom. I have also included the answer sheet so that students are able to record their answers. The answer key is on the second slide of the Metric Walk Around problems.
Preview of Periodic HW 1 - 3

Periodic HW 1 - 3

Three weeks worth of homework over the periodic table and atoms. HW # 1 - focused on the periodic table, reading it and finding information about the elements HW # 2- focused on the periodic table, reading it and finding information about the elements but also includes the parts of the atoms HW # 3 - Lewis dot diagram, valence electrons and a little bit on bonding These can be used for homework or even bell work. It's already per-sectioned out for the week. Also, each week comes with an ans
Preview of Paper Airplane Lab Collection

Paper Airplane Lab Collection

A collection of 4 paper airplane labs. The first three can be used individually or the four can be used as a set. Each lab sheet is blank for the students to fill out but includes a data table and conclusion questions. Provide students with airplane designs, give them the lab sheets and let them go make and fly paper airplanes. The zip file includes both a pdf and docx file.
Preview of Lab Safety Sort and Worksheet

Lab Safety Sort and Worksheet

Follow the hijinks of Pepper, Sedgewick and Truffles in the science lab room. Use the sort and worksheet to see how they are both safe and unsafe in the science lab. The sort has 20 examples, 10 safe and 10 unsafe. Students will sort the 20 pieces into two piles, safe and unsafe. The worksheet contains highlighted answers. The zip files comes with a pdf copy and a word document. This can be used in a science center or with partner work.
Preview of Cell Reading Practice

Cell Reading Practice

3 short reading practices about cells, students need to put the missing word from the word bank into the blanks in the reading passage. Each reading practice has a small activity at the bottom included. The answer key for the reading passage is included too. # 1 - Two Kinds of Cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) #2 - Plant and Animal Cells # 3 Function of the Organelles
Preview of Chemistry Exit Tickets

Chemistry Exit Tickets

A set of 7 exits for a small chemistry unit. (See list below.) There are 2 copies of each exit on one page along with an answer key for each set. ● Properties, Changes and Mixtures ●Physical and Chemical Changes ● Matter ● Mixtures and Compounds ● Mass, Volume and Density ● Volume + Density Practice 1 ● Volume + Density Practice 2
Preview of Scientific Inquiry Exit Tickets 1 -4

Scientific Inquiry Exit Tickets 1 -4

Scientific Inquiry Exit Tickets 1 -4 A set of 4 exit tickets ready for classroom use, just make copies and cut. # 1 – variables # 2 – testable and non-testable questions # 3 – fill in a data table # 4 – write a hypothesis An answer key has also been provided for you. I have also made this a word document so that you can edit.
Preview of Cell Exit Tickets

Cell Exit Tickets

3 quick exit tickets or review questions for easy and quick use in the classroom. The first two are fill in the blank with a provided word bank focusing on cell type and organelles within the cell. The third is a compare and contrast for prokaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Each of the three come with an answer key and come with two per sheet, easy to print, cut and hand out to students.
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Experience

I have been a teacher for 7 years. I started in Southwest Kansas and have recently moved to Washington state. I have worked with middle school aged students since before teaching.

Teaching style

I am an active teacher who is used to not having a lot, so I had to make stuff as I went. I am not to terribly different than my students, just a slightly taller version of them.

Awards & shining teacher moments

No official ones at the moment but my students say I am their favorite teacher.

My own education history

Under grad at the University of Northern Iowa Master's at Fort Hays State in KS

Additional biographical information

I have a dog who appears in most of my classroom activities and homework. Her name is Pepper and she appears in most of the items posted on here.