Over 12 years of teaching experience. I have taught 6-8th for 10 years total, High School Sciences for 8 years total, and have taught Higher Education Chemistry 110 classes for 1 year.
This cumulative Study Guide is 20 questions that cover 6.1 Open Sci Ed Lessons 1 -7 on light and matter. The study guide is filled with multiple choice questions, fill in the blank, label the diagram, and short answer response questions. Answer key included.
This lab explores the relationship between kinetic energy and force by observing the "breaking point" of a saltine cracker. Since we are increasing the mass of the cart while keeping the height of the ramp constant, we are directly testing how speed and energy impact a stationary object. Materials NeededThe Ramp: A sturdy board (approx. 3–4 feet) and a thick textbook.The Projectile: A small toy cart or physics trolley.The Weights: Washers, pennies, or standardized lab weights (enough to triple
This is a fantastic way to introduce Fluid Dynamics and Air Resistance (drag) into your physics experiment. By adding a sail, students transition from a simple "gravity vs. friction" model to one that accounts for the "push" of the air. MaterialsThe Cart: Physics cart or toy car.The Sail Kit: 4 Popsicle sticks, 2 Index cards, Modeling clay (to act as the "mast base").The Track: Board/Ramp and a Textbook.The Tools: Stopwatch (or phone) and a Meter stick.
Metal Loop Collision lab pairs with 8.1 Open Sci Ed Lesson 3 Contact Forces. This version focuses more on motion and energy transfer (since metal loops won’t really change shape), but students will still observe differences in movement. In this lab, you will investigate what happens when metal loops collide by observing changes in motion during different types of collisions. The students complete 3 trials and then the students answer analysis questions and write a conclusion. Materials2 carts
This 30 question test covers 8.1 Open Sci Ed Contact Forces. This test is a combination of multiple choice questions, fill in the blank, diagram questions, and short answer questions.
This is a 30 question Study Guide that covers 8.1 Open Sci Ed Contact Forces. This Study Guide includes Multiple choice, fill in the blank, diagram questions, and short answer response.
🔎 Overview:13 question Web Research questions that my students asked while completing 8.1 Open Sci Ed Lesson 1. These questions range from forces, energy, forces in the ocean, and forces in space. "Today you’re going to investigate force and how it relates to motion, energy, and the world around (and beyond!) us. Use reliable science sources like NASA, Britannica, Physics Classroom, Khan Academy, or textbook resources. "
4 pages PBL that covers a scene to evaluate and give a report. This is a 7 part project that will be expanded upon where students have to calculate the speed, acceleration, and force. The students then have to create a free body diagram and write a report on who was guilty based on the evidence collected through this pbl.
This question set pairs with 6.1 Open Sci Ed Lesson 6 article " How do eyeglasses help people see better?" This is a 10 question multiple choice quiz/ conclusion questions make sure the students are accurately reading the article.
This 4 day lesson includes lesson plans for teachers, worksheets for students to fill out, and directions on parameters to build their catapults. This lesson is fun and engaging while students learn about kinetic vs potential energy.
Students will go through several website with links included to take notes of their own. Then the students will list examples from real life. Lastly, students will get with a partner to create a slide show presentation or a poster.
This lab takes the entire class period. This lab investigation is used in 6.1 Open Sci Ed lesson 2. Materials needed: flash lights, box models of rooms A & B, a one way mirror, a mirror, glass.
5 vocabulary questions and 5 review questions. This is a good assessment tool to make sure that the students are learning the vocabulary as well as the content.
Here is the 90 minute teacher complete lesson plan that includes the student worksheet for students to complete on Day 4 of the 4 day STEM Challenge to build a catapult. This is where the students modify their designs, test their modifications, and analyze. This is for a 6th-8th grade STEM class. Materials Needed- Additional popsicle sticks and rubber bands - Targets for accuracy testing (paper plates, hula hoops) - Measuring tape - Protractors (for angle adjustments) - Small weights (washers or
Here is the 90 minute teacher complete lesson plan that includes the student worksheet for students to complete on Day 1 of the 4 day STEM Challenge to build a catapult. This is for a 6th-8th grade STEM class. Materials Needed- Engineering journals (composition notebooks) - Various lever examples (scissors, bottle opener, tweezers, nutcracker) - Ruler, pencil, small objects for fulcrum demonstrations - Chart paper and markers - Video: "Simple Machines for Kids" (10 minutes) link included
Here is the 90 minute teacher complete lesson plan that includes the student worksheet for students to complete on Day 2 of the 4 day STEM Challenge to build a catapult. This is where the students investigate Kinetic vs Potential energy and create their initial designs. This is for a 6th-8th grade STEM class. Materials Needed- Rubber balls, springs, rubber bands - Measuring tape - Energy demonstration materials (pendulum, slinky) - Graph paper - Colored pencils - Sample popsicle sticks and rubbe
These 10 multiple choice questions pair with the "How one way mirrors are made" article from the 6.1 Open Sci Ed lesson 4 curriculum. Answer key included. Can be easily modified.
Over 12 years of teaching experience. I have taught 6-8th for 10 years total, High School Sciences for 8 years total, and have taught Higher Education Chemistry 110 classes for 1 year.
Teaching style
I follow the 5 E's as an educator. Every unit being taught should include some research, engage, exploration, explanation, elaboration or extension of the phenomena, and then an evaluation through assessment or a project.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Orange Frog for being teacher of the month at my school. I was a presenter at the AMLE 50th Celebration November 2023, November 2024, and November 2025.
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