I am an early retired educator and administrator with a highly regarded history in student-minded, forward thinking pedagogy. Inbox me with an idea for a lesson and I can make it real.
Ignite your students' curiosity with this hands-on catapult activity! This resource provides EASY step-by-step building instructions, animated explanations of different catapult types (Mangonel, Trebuchet, and Ballista), and printable catapult games that foster learning through interactive play. Designed to teach essential physics concepts like force, load, fulcrum, velocity, and gravity, this activity brings together history, engineering, and fun in an engaging way. Includes teacher tips, game
Google Slides and Power Point adaptable Compliments the book 8 Little Planets - by Chris Ferrie, but you dont need the book to implement this activity Directions are very detailed and easy to use.Follow up activities + Easel assessment includedStudents get a realistic glimpse of the planets in the solar systemI created this for a sub lesson and it was a big hit!
PreK - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.1.1
, RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
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Experience
I am an early retired educator and administrator with a highly regarded history in student-minded, forward thinking pedagogy. Inbox me with an idea for a lesson and I can make it real.
Teaching style
Purposeful planning, engaging lessons with minimal printed handouts, cooperative groups, classroom is a safe place for students to take educational risks with much support, Science and Engineering are my wheelhouse.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year
Second Mile Teacher of the Year
Golden Apple Educators Award
My own education history
Pennsylvania State University
Lesley University
Additional biographical information
STEM Educator and Instructional Designer with 30 years in the Education profession.
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