🌍 Lesson Description: Exploring Google Maps & Digital GeographyThis lesson uses the colorful “The More You Know About Maps, The More You Go! ” Pegman poster to introduce young learners to the exciting world of digital mapping. Students learn how to navigate Google Maps, explore real places using 360° Street View, and understand how map tools help us learn about the world. The poster acts as a visual hook, showing Pegman jumping through a wormhole of real Google Maps 360° images — instantly
🏰 Colonial Williamsburg Virtual Field Trip — Interactive WebQuest AdventureGrades 2–12 with Differentiation | Social Studies | History | Technology IntegrationStep back in time and explore 18th‑century Colonial Williamsburg through an engaging, interactive Google Maps‑based WebQuest! Students become digital historians as they navigate authentic landmarks, meet historical figures, and uncover how colonial life shaped early America — all from the safety of their classroom or home. 🌎 What’s I
Not Specific
Elections - Voting, Instructional Technology, U.S. History
🐠 Georgia Aquarium Virtual Field Trip — Product DescriptionDive into an unforgettable underwater adventure with this Georgia Aquarium Virtual Field Trip! Students explore one of the world’s largest and most famous aquariums through interactive map links, real exhibit views, and kid‑friendly learning prompts designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of marine life. This virtual field trip guides students through major exhibits and Videos such as: Ocean Voyager (home of whale sharks,
⭐ Cape Canaveral Virtual Field Trip — Product DescriptionBlast off into an unforgettable learning adventure with this Cape Canaveral Virtual Field Trip! Students explore one of the most important space‑launch locations in the world through interactive map links, real NASA facility views, and guided learning prompts that build curiosity and background knowledge. This virtual field trip takes students through: Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexLaunch Pads 39A & 39BVehicle Assembly Building (VA
🦁 Smithsonian National Zoo Field Trip Bundle Digital + Printable Activities • Scavenger Hunt • Itinerary • Map Skills • WorksheetsGive your students the same unforgettable experience—whether they’re visiting the Smithsonian National Zoo in person or exploring it digitally! This resource is designed for teachers who need structure, chaperones who need clarity, and students who need engagement. This field trip pack includes guided exploration, map‑based learning, animal observation tasks, a
⭐ Virtual Field Trip: The Washington, DC National MallStudent Learning Journey — Complete Teacher Guide🗺️ 1. Introduction Page (Student‑Friendly)Welcome to Washington, DC! Today you’ll explore some of the most important museums, monuments, and memorials in the United States. You’ll learn about history, science, art, and the people who shaped our nation. Essential Questions:Why is the National Mall important to American history?How do museums help us learn about the past?What can we learn fr
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Character Education, General Science, Other (Science)
Evaporation Experiment and Data Collection Sheet together align with several Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs) across elementary and middle school levels. Here’s the breakdown by grade band: Also includes Data collection Sheets, Reflection Writing prompts, Quizzes, Vocabulary List, Class discussion, Poster, and more. 🌍 Elementary Science (Grades 3–5)3.8 — Understanding the relationships among the Sun, Earth, and Moon (rotation, revolution, day/night, seasons). → Students connect
🚀 Space Trivia Game — Product Description (Game‑Only)Your Space Trivia Game is an engaging, fast‑paced classroom activity that teaches students essential astronomy and space science concepts through fun, competitive trivia. Students explore: The Solar System — planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the SunOur Moon — phases, motion, and characteristicsRocketry — motion, forces, and basic launch principlesEarth in Space — rotation, revolution, day/night, and seasonsThe Sun — energy, light, and
Part of the set of complete rocket science for kids, This is the Fly By activity. This is part of an ongoing discussion about space travel and exploration. This WS explores Aerodynamics for beginners
Full lesson plan with worksheets, class discussion and posters. This will start a great discussion about space exploration and possibly create new space travelers.
This is an informational comparison chart look for the complete activity in my store. This will help grade schoolers learn the differences between the two worlds. The world is similar to our but also very different.
This is a good activity for younger kids but there are activities for older students also. In this lesson you have discussion starters and then craft and activities as well as informational worksheets about The lumber industry and our consumption of lumber around the world. Each section can take about 30 minutes. The main portion of the activity is of coarse the Tree planters and Tree cutters Game. You need a large area to play. set up all of the cones about 2 feet from each other , half up and
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning
This is a complete guided plan with some differentiation. Included : With all hand drawn art by me! Teachers Guide with Differentiation for faster and slower learners: Posters: Life cycle of a Butterfly, Pollinators English: Writing prompts; What foods?, What if? Math: Counting with caterpillars and other foods. Crafts/Activities: Act it out Poster for Visual support when acting out the story Vocabulary Flash Card/ Ring Books: There are Counting Caterpillars
This is differentiational Lesson plan with Vocabulary cards , informational posters and lessons about Butterflies and their migration. There are quizzes and activities like building a container or a garden to register as an official Way-station for Monarch Watchers, I have links to online activities that are educational and kid friendly. There are different versions of each life cycle and its assessment or test. This is everything you need to fill a semester with Butterflies! Loo for accompanyin
🧬 DNA Mixing Bowl Activity for Kids — DescriptionThis creative cut‑and‑paste science activity helps students understand how traits combine to make each person unique. Learners build their own “DNA recipe” by cutting out trait cards and gluing them into a large mixing bowl labeled “My DNA Mix.” After assembling their bowl, students complete a writing prompt: “My DNA recipe makes me special because I have…” The activity encourages hands‑on learning, self‑expression, and science vocabulary
In the classroom you often have to choose between time and quantity or even quality. I remember putting up seasonal bulletin boards just because I could leave them up for two months. This is a plan for 4 Emerging Bulletin boards in one, so with only 5 minutes and little effort you can refresh that bulletin board and get other things done. There are four boards. One for Green eggs of coarse to celebrate The great Doctor. One for St. Patrick's Day, and Two to celebrate Spring! You can customize th
Many of the pages in my store, I made for use in my own classroom. I hope they make your day easier.
Teaching style
I enjoy cute , and colorful artwork. I believe that some students will be more engaged when the work is exciting!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have always loved art and teaching. I have received many awards over the years, but "That lightbulb moment " is more rewarding than any other award.
My own education history
I worked in the Virginia Preschool initiative , and Head Start For many years homeschooled for several years and for a few years I was teaching in Special Education. I also have Child Development Associates Degree.
Additional biographical information
And Three Honor Roll children of my own.
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