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Amy MacKellar

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Paw Paw, Michigan, United States
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This year is my sixteenth year in the classroom, with thirteen of them in seventh and eighth grade science.
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Preview of Electromagnetic Spectrum Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Electromagnetic Spectrum Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Created by
Amy MacKellar
A foldable to organize notes and ideas for the types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. It is designed to be printed front to back and can be assembled by the students themselves. The student version is in black/white and the teacher version is in color. Notes are included in the teacher version for radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Directions for assembly are included as well.
Preview of Evidence for the Big Bang Theory Foldable

Evidence for the Big Bang Theory Foldable

Created by
Amy MacKellar
This is a waterfall style foldable that outlines the major pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory. It can be used as an organizer for notes or as a follow-up activity. It is designed to print or copy front to back and can be assembled by most students in less than 10 minutes. Four versions are included: a blackline blank for students, a blackline teacher version with notes, a full color blank, and a full color teacher version with notes. A powerpoint presentation with pictures and direction
Preview of Layers of the Atmosphere Pop Up Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Layers of the Atmosphere Pop Up Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Created by
Amy MacKellar
Students will create a paper model of Earth's atmospheric layers that pops out of their science notebooks. Directions for assembly are on the handouts and a powerpoint with pictures showing each step is included as well. The student version is a blackline color, cut, and paste. Layer names and characteristic features can be added by writing them in or by gluing on the included labels. The teacher version prints in full color, with labels and notes included so a master can be made with minimal
Preview of Trends in the Periodic Table Foldable

Trends in the Periodic Table Foldable

Created by
Amy MacKellar
This is a simple foldable to visually demonstrate the organization of the periodic table. The cover page allows students to color-code the metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Inside, there are diagrams of the element families and reactivity trends. Teacher copies are provided for both middle and high school levels.
Preview of Scientific Method Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Scientific Method Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Created by
Amy MacKellar
This is an editable lapbook listing the steps of the scientific method. An answer sheet with notes is included. Students cut out and color the cover, then take notes in the spaces provided. The book and notes can be edited for different versions of the scientific method and notes. It is designed to copy front to back if desired. The front page of the foldable includes Observation/Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, and Conclusion.
Preview of Alka-Seltzer and Solubility Rates Lab for Interactive Science Notebooks

Alka-Seltzer and Solubility Rates Lab for Interactive Science Notebooks

Created by
Amy MacKellar
This lab uses Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate how temperature and surface area affect solubility. It is already formatted for interactive science notebooks, with a booklet lab procedure for the input page and another with data tables, graph grids, and questions for the output page. The input and output booklets are designed to print front to back and are ready to hand out to your class.
Preview of Types of Waves Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Types of Waves Foldable for Interactive Science Notebooks

Created by
Amy MacKellar
A foldable to organize notes on longitudinal, transverse, and surface waves. Students color the letters on the front, then take notes in the same color below. Pictures can be drawn on the opposite side of the flap. The teacher key will print front to back for inclusion in your own notebook. (Select "Flip on short edge) on some printers.
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About the store

Experience

This year is my sixteenth year in the classroom, with thirteen of them in seventh and eighth grade science.

Teaching style

I use the Interactive Science Notebook for notes and inquiry. I use a lot of foldables and manipulatives to introduce new material, then follow with labs and activities that require a deeper level of understanding.

My own education history

B.A. Biology, Kalamazoo College, 1998 M.S. Geosciences, Mississippi State University, 2004