We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.
46 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries & lab challenges! Inquiry Labs:Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace
5 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 3 quizzes, 4 readings & guided notes, 4 inquiry labs, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 2 lab challenges, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 1 unit plan and teaching slides, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2+ pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used and a br
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2+ pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear and inverse equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools u
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summary! This lab summary consists of 6 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: A predicted position and velocity graph for a given cart on a ramp scenario.The actual position and velocity graph for a given cart on a ramp scenario after using a motion sensor to collect dataA written statement describing similiarities or discrepancies between the predicted and actual graphA summary page that has students
We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.
Teaching style
Our resources align with several research-proven, highly successful pedagogical approaches, including Modeling Instruction, Patterns Approach to Physics, Question Formulation Technique, Complex Instruction, Constructivism, NGSS Inquiry, etc.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Our lead curriculum writer Cris was named Outstanding Graduate from North Central College (‘16) in Secondary Education while majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics. In 2017, fe was awarded a Knowles Teacher Initiative Fellowship, regularly engaging in professional development with some of the top STEM teachers across the country. He has also been awarded the Aristotle Teacher of the Year Award at Golden View Classical Academy.
My own education history
Cris Chacon
B.S. in Physics & Secondary Education
Minor in Mathematics
North Central College (‘16).
Additional biographical information
I am native Spanish speaker from Colorado who loves teaching and athletics, as I coach both Varsity Football and Basketball!
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