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Carmichael's Class

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
About the store
Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I was a classroom teacher for over 5 years, teaching 4th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies at a wonderful Title 1 school in Georgia. I was incredibly fortunate to work with some of the most dedicated and passionate teachers and students. Now, I love working as a full-time freelance podcast and TV producer and writer, but my heart still belongs to education and it brings me so much joy to share the products that helped me become the best teacher I could be! Here, you will find a variety of innovative and engaging products that reflect my teaching philosophy and experiences. My resources are designed to: - Inspire Creativity: Fun and interactive activities that spark students' imagination. - Promote Hands-On Learning: Projects and experiments that bring concepts to life. - Support Differentiated Instruction: Tailored materials to meet the diverse needs of every student. - Enhance Classroom Management: Tools and strategies to create an organized and efficient learning environment. - Facilitate Comprehensive Planning: Detailed lesson plans and unit overviews that save you time and effort. - Encourage Lifelong Learning: Resources that foster critical thinking and a love for learning. Thank you for visiting my store! I hope you find these resources as valuable and enjoyable as I did. Together, let's create an inspiring and impactful learning experience for our students.
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Preview of Project Based Learning+End of Year FUN:Design A Dream House 4th Common Core Math

Project Based Learning+End of Year FUN:Design A Dream House 4th Common Core Math

I designed this project to give my students (and myself!) some relief after standardized testing at the end of the year! It is a FUN and EDUCATIONAL math project based on Common Core Standards. During this project students will get to tap into their creative side and design the house of their dreams! They will use design skills, budget and money skills, area and perimeter skills, and geometry skills--all while being engaged and having fun! Included in this item are: -Slide presentation to sh
Preview of 4th Grade Common Core Math TEST PREP Jeopardy Review Game-EDITABLE

4th Grade Common Core Math TEST PREP Jeopardy Review Game-EDITABLE

My kids LOVE a good bit of competition! This jeopardy style game allows for lots of fun while reviewing the 4th Grade Common Core Standards! Questions are formatted similarly to standardized tests such as PARCC and Georgia Milestones! Test Prep doesn't have to be boring or tedious with games like this!! Each slide features a BACK TO HOME button so that the game is easy to maneuver and each slide is editable by deleting what I have put in and replacing it with your won questions--but you
Preview of Literature & Book Study Templates for ALL Grades and ANY Book

Literature & Book Study Templates for ALL Grades and ANY Book

Use this collection of templates to accompany any Literature Study-picture books or novels!! Included in this file are pages to investigate: All About the Book All About the Author Story Mapping All About the Plot Characters Theme Vocabulary Reflections All pages are general enough to suit any book that you are working on and can be used as a packet or individually!! I hope you enjoy this product as much as my students have!! Thank you!!
Preview of EDITABLE TEST-PREP 4th Grade Science Jeopardy Review Game

EDITABLE TEST-PREP 4th Grade Science Jeopardy Review Game

This Science Review covers all science standards in Georgia, but can be applicable to many science curriculum's nationwide! The game is jeopardy style with each slide featuring a HOME button to take you back to the main game board! This game can be customized by deleting the info on each slide and replacing it with your own, if you want! This is a fun, NO PREP, easy way to help kids prepare for standardized tests!! I hope you enjoy it! *** There was an issue with several slides not going ba
Preview of FULL UNIT Ecosystems and Biomes of the World - Great for End of Year Fun

FULL UNIT Ecosystems and Biomes of the World - Great for End of Year Fun

This unit has it ALL!!!! Everything that you ever needed to teach ecosystems and biomes is included in this unit - word wall cards, games, activities, close readings, assessment....it's all here!! Your students will LOVE this interactive, fun, and informative unit!! All items are in color and in black and white! When you purchase this, you will get: Page 1: Unit Concepts and Content Page 2: Table of Contents Page 3-16: Word Wall Cards (Color & Black and White) Page 17-18: Vocabulary Fold-a-b
Preview of Figurative Language Unit-Worksheets,Activities,Assessments,Word Wall,& More

Figurative Language Unit-Worksheets,Activities,Assessments,Word Wall,& More

This is a HUGE unit that is aligned to Common Core ELA Standards for 4th and 5th grade Figurative Language! TONS of activities and resources to teach figurative language standards!! Product includes: -color AND black & white vocabulary word wall cards with pictures -figurative language assessment -hands-on, fun vocabulary sort -figurative language vocabulary fold-able -fun and interactive worksheets and activities such as: Draw the Idiom, Amazing Antonyms, Figurative Language Re-Writes, Ma
Preview of 4th Grade Test-Prep Review Game BUNDLE-Math and Science

4th Grade Test-Prep Review Game BUNDLE-Math and Science

Here's your chance to get two great review games in one place!! Take care of all of your Math and Science Test-Prep needs with this one purchase! Get ready for testing and have fun while you do it!! Both games are EDITABLE and in a Jeopardy style format with each slide featuring a button back to the home page! The Math game is aligned to 4th grade Common Core but could be used for 3rd enrichment or 5th remediation! My kids LOVE to play these games in teams and get so excited about reviewing
Preview of Creating a Food Chain

Creating a Food Chain

This is a cut and paste activity that allows students an opportunity to mix and match animals in order to create a variety of food chain possibilities! This set includes both color and B&W animal cards as well as a sheet for gluing and presenting the food chain creations! There are also several blank cards for students to draw their own food chain components. Can be used as a stand alone activity or as part of an interactive journal!
Preview of Project Based Learning: Traveling on a Budget Common Core Math + Social Studies

Project Based Learning: Traveling on a Budget Common Core Math + Social Studies

I designed this for our first ever Project Based Learning unit!! The concept behind the project is that students are assigned a place (country, city, state) and a budget. Based on this information, the students must research their trip location and plan all details if their trip while remaining within their given budget. These sheets are designed to assist in the planning of this trip. They can certainly be adapted and mix n' matched to fit a variety of different units such as travel plannin
Preview of Landforms and North American Regions

Landforms and North American Regions

This product is a wonderful visual aid and explanation for teaching Landforms and North American Regions. Each slide focuses on a different landform or region and offers a clear description, photos, and a map (when appropriate). Use this resource to supplement instruction with various units in science and/or social studies, as a review for test prep, or even as a starting point for group projects!! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Inte
Preview of Solar System Unit Assessment

Solar System Unit Assessment

This test was made for my 4th grade class as an end of unit assessment. It aligns with the Georgia Performance Standards but could be useful for any classroom studying the Solar System. Topics covered include: Stars, Moon Phases, technology in space, Planets, rotate, revolve, other solar system vocabulary. Question types are both multiple choice and short answer/drawing. I have included an answer key as well!! I hope that you find this resource as useful for assessing your students as I hav
Preview of Math Test Prep for the Common Core

Math Test Prep for the Common Core

When it comes to Test Prep, especially for standardized end-of-year tests, the boring 'kill and drill' method puts all of my students to sleep!! I love using PowerPoint Presentations to liven things up a bit! This PowerPoint is a combination of various 4th Grade Common Core Standards put into a bright and fun review slideshow! I use this product projected on my Smart Board and review with it whole group, though it could also be used for small group review!! I have the students use individu
Preview of Native American Tribes Foldable

Native American Tribes Foldable

I designed this product to go along with our Native American Unit. Since we study six tribes (Inuit, Kwakiutl, Nez Perce, Hopi, Pawnee, Seminole) I wanted to give my kids something to help them remember key facts about each tribe. In this file, you will see that your students can put together a little flip book for each tribe with a sheet to write or draw about that particular tribes' food and resources, clothes and shelter, and any other interesting facts or information about that tribe. I
Preview of Project-Based PODCASTING (Gr2-8)– Student-Led, Cross-Curricular, NO PREP!

Project-Based PODCASTING (Gr2-8)– Student-Led, Cross-Curricular, NO PREP!

Looking for a creative, student-led project that works in any subject, for any grade level, with zero prep? “Create a Podcast” is the perfect project-based learning activity that brings storytelling, research, collaboration, and technology together in one unforgettable classroom experience. Designed for upper elementary through middle school, this cross-curricular project gives students the chance to plan, script, record, and share their very own podcast episodes—on topics they choose or o
Preview of Thanksgiving Feast Coloring Cut n' Paste Activity Printable

Thanksgiving Feast Coloring Cut n' Paste Activity Printable

This simple cut n’ paste activity is a fun way to spend the days leading up to Thanksgiving break! Plus, aside from printing, it’s no-prep, which means no time-consuming preparation for you!! - Simply print the table, food, and decoration pages for each child. - Instruct them to color then cut out the items that they would like to have on their own Thanksgiving table! You can even let them cut out the table with their food and glue it onto a piece of construction paper, then draw their fa
Preview of Weather & Water Cycle Test

Weather & Water Cycle Test

After teaching Weather and Water Cycle, this test is the perfect way to assess your students! With a mixture of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer questions, this assessment will help you test your students knowledge of your weather and water cycle unit! The test covers the steps of the water cycle, weather tools, weather maps, and the difference between weather and climate! Includes a word bank on a separate sheet if you want to give it to ESOL or lower-level students. Als
Preview of FULL UNIT - Animal Adaptations - End of Year Fun!!

FULL UNIT - Animal Adaptations - End of Year Fun!!

FULL unit all about Animal Adaptations!! This mega-pack includes everything you need to teach and engage your students in animal adaptations - close reads, foldables, assessment, activities, games, and more!! When you buy this unit, you will get: Page 1: Unit Concepts and Content Page 2: Table of Contents Page 3-12: Word Wall Cards (Color and B&W Page 13-14: Vocabulary Fold-a-bles Page 15: Vocabulary Quiz Page 16: Vocabulary Quiz Answers Page 17: Close Read: Adaptations Page 18: Adaptations Fi
Preview of HALLOWEEN PROJECT BASED LEARNING: Design Your Dream Haunted House | Common Core

HALLOWEEN PROJECT BASED LEARNING: Design Your Dream Haunted House | Common Core

I designed this project to give my students (and myself!) some relief after standardized testing at the end of the year! It is a FUN and EDUCATIONAL math project based on Common Core Standards. During this project students will get to tap into their creative side and design the house of their dreams! They will use design skills, budget and money skills, area and perimeter skills, and geometry skills--all while being engaged and having fun! Included in this item are: -Slide presentation to show
Preview of SOLAR SYSTEM UNIT

SOLAR SYSTEM UNIT

I created this slideshow about our Solar System to go along with the science unit in my 4th grade class!! The slideshow includes information, facts, and pictures about: -stars -constellations -planets vs. stars -inner and outer planets -day & night -seasons -revolve and rotate -technology & the sky -Moon Phases This is a great way to present information to your students without using a textbook! I use this on my Brightlinks as a discussion starter! Each slide has an essential question writte
Preview of Halloween Costume Activity - Creative, Time-Filler, FUN, NO-PREP!

Halloween Costume Activity - Creative, Time-Filler, FUN, NO-PREP!

This is an easy, fun, and creative time-filler activity that allows students to choose from a variety of body templates to design their Halloween costume. They may choose to design their actual costume or the costume of their dreams! You can make this as simple (just crayons and markers) or as complex (use glue, glitter, feathers, etc.) as you like! Keep those kids active and entertained and get in the Halloween spirit!!
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Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I was a classroom teacher for over 5 years, teaching 4th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies at a wonderful Title 1 school in Georgia. I was incredibly fortunate to work with some of the most dedicated and passionate teachers and students. Now, I love working as a full-time freelance podcast and TV producer and writer, but my heart still belongs to education and it brings me so much joy to share the products that helped me become the best teacher I could be! Here, you will find a variety of innovative and engaging products that reflect my teaching philosophy and experiences. My resources are designed to: - Inspire Creativity: Fun and interactive activities that spark students' imagination. - Promote Hands-On Learning: Projects and experiments that bring concepts to life. - Support Differentiated Instruction: Tailored materials to meet the diverse needs of every student. - Enhance Classroom Management: Tools and strategies to create an organized and efficient learning environment. - Facilitate Comprehensive Planning: Detailed lesson plans and unit overviews that save you time and effort. - Encourage Lifelong Learning: Resources that foster critical thinking and a love for learning. Thank you for visiting my store! I hope you find these resources as valuable and enjoyable as I did. Together, let's create an inspiring and impactful learning experience for our students.

My own education history

B.A. in English M.A. in Teaching Elementary Education

Additional biographical information

I'm a dedicated and passionate Producer and Writer with 7+ years of experience in the entertainment industry. I specialize in crafting engaging, entertaining, and informative stories that captivate audiences. My expertise spans all aspects of podcast production, from conception to distribution, including social media creation and management, audio/video editing, talent collaboration, creative development, and more. Throughout my career, I have contributed to the development, production, and execution of various high-profile video and audio projects. Some notable projects include "Daddy Issues" with Joe Buck and Oliver Hudson (sold a TV show derivative to FOX), "Good Risings," "Jim Breuer's The Breuniverse," "Work in Progress" with Sophia Bush, "Minor Adventures" with Topher Grace, "Made Women", and "Death X Southwest." These experiences have allowed me to work with a diverse array of talent and topics, solidifying my reputation for producing high-quality, innovative content across multiple media platforms. In addition to my industry experience, I hold a Master's in Education and have six years of experience as a classroom teacher. After leaving the classroom, I worked with eDynamic Learning as a curriculum writer and designer. This unique blend of educational and creative expertise fuels my passion for producing content that is not only entertaining but also educational and inspiring.