Beth's Creative Classroom
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Colorado, United States
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I have been teaching for 15 years. I have taught Earth Science, Forensics, Anatomy, Biology, and Neurophysiology. I have experience teaching 6th grade and 10th-12th grade. I currently teach Science and Student Leadership at an alternative high school. I also serve as an in-house instructional coach.
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Pulse Oximeter Oxygen Level & Heart Rate Lab
The purpose of this lab is to have students explore oxygen level and heart rate while using a pulse oximeter. Students will experience mindfulness, low-intensity exercise, high-intensity exercise, and a calming activity. They will measure their oxygen level and heart rate after each of those activities. Following the lab, they will reflect on their experience and connect their experience to real-world situations. This lab requires pulse oximeters.
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Health
Also included in: Pulse Oximeter Labs
Pulse Oximeter Labs
This bundle includes a lab that has students testing their own oxygen level and heart rate in response to a variety of activities. Then, they design labs to answer the question: can you catch a liar using a pulse oximeter? Both labs require students to use a pulse oximeter.
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Health
Pulse Oximeter Test: Can You Design a Lab that Catches a Liar?
This lab design activity uses pulse oximeters and design thinking to prompt students to create an experiment to see if they can catch a liar using a pulse oximeter rather than a polygraph machine. Students will write two prototypes and decide how to collect data. A teacher-designed lab is part of the document as well. Students will compare their designs to a teacher-designed lab and critique both. I use this lab when I teach the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in anatomy, but you could
7th - 11th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS
HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Pulse Oximeter Labs
Experimental Design Practice: 4 Experiment Analysis
In this assignment, students mark the text to identify experimental design elements such as independent variable and control group. Then, students analyze the experiments by answering some critical thinking questions. Next, they pick an experiment and create a sample data chart for the experiment. If students have received instruction on experimental design, this activity could be used as a checkpoint assessment or a sub plan.
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.9-10.1
+3
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Which experiment is better?: An Experimental Design Analysis
This assignment provides 6 sets of experiment descriptions. In each set, there are two short descriptions of a person's experiment: one is better than the other. Students pick which experiment is better and explain why. This assignment could be used as a pre-assessment or an interim assessment as you move through an experimental design unit. Also included is an answer key and 4 suggestions of instructional strategies you could use with this particular assignment.
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Science
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Experimental Design Notes, Student Notes Sheet, and Practice Set
This set includes a short slideshow on experimental design terms and a student notes sheet they fill in along with the presentation. It also includes four practice sets for students to begin identifying variables. This presentation and practice set is designed to go with the Experimental Design Unit bundle of resources, so the final set of practice will only make sense in conjunction with the Milk Inquiry Lab in my store.
7th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Data Creation + Analysis Experimental Design Practice
This assignment gives a detailed description of an experiment. Students then create sample data that would support the hypothesis and create data that would not support the hypothesis. They also identify variables and do a brief analysis of the experiment. This assignment could work as a sub plan if students have worked with data before.
8th - 12th
Biology, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Experimental Design Mini-Assessment
This experimental design mini-assessment includes a description of an experiment, a data table, and questions to follow ranging from simple identification of variables to ethical considerations and data analysis. Teacher answer key included. Could also be used as a sub plan!
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Experimental Design Sample: Analysis + Improvement
In this activity, students analyze an experiment. They identify experimental features such as independent variable and control group. Then, they analyze the experiment by answering deeper questions. Finally, they sketch the procedure with an improvement of their choice. If students have received instruction on experimental design, this activity could be used as a checkpoint assessment or a sub plan.
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.9-10.1
+3
Also included in: Experimental Design Unit Plan
Graph Trend Summary Guide
This organizer asks students to analyze a graph through guided questions. Then, it prompts them to write a summary statement based on the thinking they have already done about the graph. Rubric on a 1-2-3-4 scale is included. Works with any graph in any content area!
6th - 12th
Math, Science, Social Studies
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.7
, RST.6-8.7
+4
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for 15 years. I have taught Earth Science, Forensics, Anatomy, Biology, and Neurophysiology. I have experience teaching 6th grade and 10th-12th grade. I currently teach Science and Student Leadership at an alternative high school. I also serve as an in-house instructional coach.
Teaching style
My teaching style is all about inquiry, real-world connections, and students doing real thinking about content. I do not put a lot of energy into low-level activities where students simply memorize surface-level knowledge. I want students to think deeply about content and how it is relevant to them. As much as possible, I like to have students experience or model phenomena. Additionally, I am trauma-informed in my approach to building a classroom environment and choosing instructional techniques.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Endeavor Academy Teacher of the Year, 2023
Cherry Creek School District Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2023
My own education history
Undergraduate degree in Biology Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master's degree in Trauma-Informed Education from Concordia University
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