Constance McMorris
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Newberry, South Carolina, United States
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I have 30+ years of teaching experience: 21 years middle school; 9 years 4th thru 6th grade all subjects. I have been teaching long enough to administer three different state standardized tests. I taught elementary school for nine years and have been teaching middle school for 21 years. Although I have taught all subjects, I now teach middle school science, which I enjoy immensely!
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Plant and Animal Cells Unit
Students will be introduced to the cell theory as well as some of the scientists who formulated it. The microscope will be introduced as an integral part of cell study. Students will compare plant and animal cells using a Venn diagram as a graphic organizer. Students will complete a cell models that distinguish cell organelles and their functions as class and homework projects. Students will also use problem-solving and process skills to hypothesize during teacher-led demos and class lab ac
4th - 7th
Biology, Graphing
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Experience
I have 30+ years of teaching experience: 21 years middle school; 9 years 4th thru 6th grade all subjects. I have been teaching long enough to administer three different state standardized tests. I taught elementary school for nine years and have been teaching middle school for 21 years. Although I have taught all subjects, I now teach middle school science, which I enjoy immensely!
Teaching style
Since I attended middle and high school when instructors lectured to rather than allowed students to participate, I teach more with hands-on and inquiry lessons with inclusion of other core subjects to make real life connections. I use varied methods to review that include differentiated learning and group labs and projects. I try to teach students to problem-solve and ask questions that make them think outside the box.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 1996 and 1997
Scholarship recipient for a Master's Degree program
My own education history
B.A. degree in elementary education; M.A. degree +30 in interdisciplinary sciences
Additional biographical information
I have presented for our District Professional Development as well as the Regional Science Conference (10+ years).
Presenter at the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association)2 years.
Served on District Science Curriculum Writing team and State textbook addoption team.
S.C. Academy of Science presenter - 10+ years
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