Curiosity Concepts
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Orange, Texas, United States
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I entered the world of education in 2018, and although it's been a relatively short time, it's been a whirlwind of learning experiences teaching different grades and various science subjects. From guiding energetic 6th and 7th graders through general sciences to supporting high schoolers in special education science, biology, and physics—I've had my hands full!
While I've got a bit of everything from each area I've taught, I'm mostly focusing on refining the resources for my high school courses here. I've been inspired by some incredible fellow educators along the way, and I hope to provide some refreshed materials from traditional resources along with some original content of my own.
Anyway, thank you for checking out my page and joining me on this teaching adventure. Let's spark some curiosity together!
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Ecology Levels of Organization Activity
English & Spanish Versions - students must illustrate their own levels of organization within a particular biome. Rubric and example is included on the back to help students understand how their illustrations will be graded.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Ecological Levels of Organization Foldable
Graphic organizer to help students remember how the ecological levels of organization relate to one another. Each print out will make two foldables with tiered levels from smallest to largest (Title > individual > population > community > biome > biosphere). Tip: Print title page one-sided and the rest double sided. You should have 7 pages. Staple and cut in half for two foldables each.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Including English and Spanish versions of PPTs, interactive notes, worksheets, and an independent research activity
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
, SCIENCE.BIO.13.B
Ecological Levels of Organization Foldable (Spanish)
Spanish Version - Graphic organizer to help students remember how the ecological levels of organization relate to one another. Each print out will make two foldables with tiered levels from smallest to largest (Title > individual > population > community > biome > biosphere). Tip: Print title page one-sided and the rest double sided. You should have 7 pages. Staple and cut in half for two foldables each.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Introduction to Biochemistry (Spanish)
Spanish Version - Introductory unit on biochemistry with focus on the four biomolecules and nucleotide bases
9th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.5.A
Ecology Unit - Independent Research Activity
English & Spanish Versions - students must choose an animal and complete independent research to investigate the unique habitats and relationships that organism participates in within its environment. This is a 2-3 day project split into one day for collecting research and one for compiling into a powerpoint presentation.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.13.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Introduction to Biochemistry
English version - introductory unit on biochemistry with focus on the four biomolecules and nucleotide bases. Used with guided notes and foldable for ISJ. Worksheet also included to assess.
9th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.5.A
Mutations Presentation
This quick unit on mutations is great to add after protein synthesis and cell division has been taught. Students will gain an appreciation for the spontaneous ability of DNA to change in a subject that naturally captures their curiosity. This unit will include fill-in notes, a quiz, and a lab activity.
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
Introduction to Ecology (Spanish)
Spanish Version - Used to support beginner ESL students whose primary language is Spanish. Introductory lecture on ecology unit.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Biomolecules Foldable
English, Spanish, and Modified Versions for each - simple window pane foldable for ISJ to remember the four biomolecules
9th - 12th
Biology
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.5.A
Interactions Within Ecosystems (Spanish)
Spanish Version - introductory unit on feeding relationships between trophic levels Includes guided notes
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Spanish
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.13.B
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Mutations - Notes & Quiz
English and Spanish - This quick unit on mutations is great to add after protein synthesis and cell division has been taught. Students will gain an appreciation for the spontaneous ability of DNA to change in a subject that naturally captures their curiosity. This unit includes a powerpoint, notes, a quiz, and a lab activity.
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
PowerPoint Grading Rubric
English & Spanish - Basic grading guidelines for PowerPoint presentations for students. I give this to my kids at the beginning of the year so they know what is expected any time they have to submit a project via PowerPoint.
5th - 12th
For All Subjects, Spanish
Interactions Within Ecosystems
Continuation of ecology unit to introduce food webs and feeding relationships
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.13.B
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Human Body Systems Notes for PPT
Used with Human Body Systems PPT on my page to prepare freshmen biology students for upcoming fetal pig dissections - used only as a comparison point of organs and interactions with other systems that might be found in pigs and humans
9th - 11th
Anatomy, Biology
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
, SCIENCE.BIO.12.B
Mutations Presentation - Spanish
This quick unit on mutations is great to add after protein synthesis and cell division has been taught. Students will gain an appreciation for the spontaneous ability of DNA to change in a subject that naturally captures their curiosity. This unit will include fill-in notes, a quiz, and a lab activity.
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
Introduction to Ecology
English Version - Introductory powerpoint introducing broad concepts within the ecology unit.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit - Lectures, Notes, & Activities
Human Body Systems PPT for Notes
PowerPoint for a quick 1-day block schedule lesson on human body systems. I used this as a quick segue into dissections for freshmen Biology, so students can later reference similar structures in their fetal pigs. Best used in combination with Body Systems Note Chart also listed on my page.
9th - 11th
Anatomy, Biology
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
, SCIENCE.BIO.12.B
Six Weeks Assignment Tracker
I use this grade sheet for my high school students to keep track of their assignments and due dates throughout a 6 weeks. I periodically update a master document to share with students what assignments are in the grade book and indicate whether the assignment has been returned graded. Usually kids will see if they don't have a grade next to a particular assignment and turn it in that same day. To keep kids invested in this process of building accountability I offer a freebie grade at the end of
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
I entered the world of education in 2018, and although it's been a relatively short time, it's been a whirlwind of learning experiences teaching different grades and various science subjects. From guiding energetic 6th and 7th graders through general sciences to supporting high schoolers in special education science, biology, and physics—I've had my hands full!
While I've got a bit of everything from each area I've taught, I'm mostly focusing on refining the resources for my high school courses here. I've been inspired by some incredible fellow educators along the way, and I hope to provide some refreshed materials from traditional resources along with some original content of my own.
Anyway, thank you for checking out my page and joining me on this teaching adventure. Let's spark some curiosity together!
Teaching style
I'm a "type B" teacher. I rarely have it all together all the time, so I try my best to make my materials work for me in a way that complements my style. My favorite resources are the ones that allow me to spend less time prepping and more time with my family at home, so those are the kind of things I hope to pass along to my fellow teachers through this shop.
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
Master of Science in Kinesiology and Sport Management
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