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I've been teaching for 13 years in British Columbia, Canada. I've taught everywhere from 2nd to 9th Grade, as well as learning support. I teach all subject areas, and integrate Science and Social Studies into my Language Arts curriculum where ever possible.
I'm most passionate about Science and the inquiry skills students can gain from going deeply into a topic. Science is inclusive. Everyone can be engaged in science regardless of their income, gender, or culture. Science is all around us every day in so many ways.
I've worked on a Regional Science Fair committee for eight years, as the Ethics Coordinator and part of the Activities Committee. I've also ran a school based fair numerous times.
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Totem Poles Informational Articles and Activity: Indigenous People of Canada
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided). You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan ♥
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Ketchup, Pickles and Must Do's - Catch Up Work Strategy
A great management strategy for Catch Up time! Just print and use! Anyone who has turned in all their work is a “Pickle”. Anyone with work still to complete is a “Ketchup”. Students will put their names under the appropriate header. When catch up work is complete students are able to switch from a Ketchup to a Pickle. “Must Dos” are items of high priority. This is an easy way to keep track of students and give them some accountability.You will get:♥ Catch Up Header with Ketchup Icon ♥ Free P
K - 6th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Year Long Organizational Tools and Classroom Routines Bundle
Inuit: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This eight page article covers the following topics about the Inuit people of Canada: ♥ Location ♥ Tools and Weapons ♥ Food ♥ Clothing ♥ Travel ♥ Shelter ♥ Beliefs ♥ Language ♥ Government Real images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Inuit peoples, traditionally and in m
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Coast Salish: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This ten page article covers the following topics about the Coast Salish people of Canada: ♥ Location ♥ Tools and Weapons ♥ Food ♥ Clothing ♥ Travel ♥ Shelter ♥ Beliefs ♥ Language ♥ Government Real images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Coast Salish peoples, traditio
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Compare and Order Numbers to 10000 Task Cards: 4 Ways to Play!
Help your students master comparing and ordering numbers to 10000 with these task cards. There are 36 cards in all, asking students to: ♥ put a series of numbers in order from greatest to least ♥ create numbers by rolling dice and ordering ♥ fill in the blanks in consecutive number series ♥ find numbers in a series that are not in the correct order ♥ compare numbers using greater and less than symbols There are several ways you can use these task cards. Here are some suggestions: 1) Play Scoo
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Also included in: Grade 4 Math Bundle
Cursive Alphabet with Directional Arrows Chalkboard Themed
Included in this pack are 26 alphabet posters in a cursive style with directional arrows. Each letter, upper and lowercase, will print on an 8x11 page. If you'd like them smaller, you'll just need to adjust the percentage when you print. I designed them large so that they could easily be seen throughout the classroom. You could also print these 4 to a page, to use as flash cards or for reference at a writing station. You will also receive a bonus 0-9 numbers with directional arrows and a page
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Handwriting
Also included in: Literacy Bundle - Anchor Charts, Word Cards, Rotation Cards and More
Coloring the Periodic Table: Interactive, Guided Lesson
This Periodic Table interactive lesson is great for helping students to understand how elements are organized. Coloring the periodic table will allow your students to be engaged and enthusiastic about the activity!
You will receive:
♥ Detailed lesson plan
♥ Periodic Table black line
♥ Sample completed work
This lesson perfectly aligns with the *new* Grade 3 Curriculum in British Columbia (BC), but will work great anywhere!
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3rd - 5th
General Science, Physics, Science
Blackfoot: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This eight page article covers the following topics about the Blackfoot people of Canada: ♥ Location ♥ Tools and Weapons ♥ Food ♥ Clothing ♥ Travel ♥ Shelter ♥ Beliefs ♥ Language ♥ Government Real images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Blackfoot peoples, traditionally
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Edible Atom: Interactive Atomic Structure Lesson
Teach students about Bohr's Atomic Model using this fun, interactive lesson. You'll receive a detailed lesson plan, sample setup photos, a blackline master for student use, and an anchor chart sample. Note: This lesson requires mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. This lesson perfectly aligns with the *new* Grade 3 Curriculum in British Columbia (BC), but will work great anywhere! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ More in this series: -
3rd - 5th
General Science, Physics, Science
Fur Trade Canada | Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company
In this lesson students will learn about five trading companies that existed during Canada's fur trade. The emphasis is on two major companies: the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. Student will go into detail with these two companies, learning when they were established, who established them, where trading posts were first located, and more. All articles are written at a grade-appropriate level. There are two different response tasks that provide opportunities to assess studen
3rd - 5th
Canadian History, Other (Social Studies), Social Studies
Haida: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haida people of Canada: ♥ Location ♥ Tools and Weapons ♥ Food ♥ Clothing ♥ Travel ♥ Shelter ♥ Beliefs ♥ Language ♥ Government Real images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haida peoples, traditionally and in mo
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Haudenosaunee: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haudenosaunee people of Canada: ♥ Location ♥ Tools and Weapons ♥ Food ♥ Clothing ♥ Travel ♥ Shelter ♥ Beliefs ♥ Language ♥ Government Real images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haudenosaunee peoples, traditi
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Indigenous (First Nations) Structures/Shelters Article and Activity
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This resource contains a detailed lesson plan which, through a jigsaw-style activity, teaches students about 4 different shelters traditionally used by Indigenous (First Nations) cultures in Canada: ♥ Igloos ♥ Wigwams ♥ Longhouses ♥ Tipis You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan ♥ 4 two-page informational arti
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Native Americans, Social Studies
Fur Trade Canada | Canadian Animals of the Fur Trade
Teach about animals commonly hunted in the Canadian fur trade with this collaborative lesson. Students will become an expert on one animal type and teach it to classmates in a "jigsaw" style activity. This is a great integration with your science curriculum on adaptations or biodiversity as well! All articles are written at a grade-appropriate level. What's Included? ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan ♥ Beaver 2 page article ♥ Marten 1 page article ♥ Mink 1 page article ♥ Red Fox 1 page arti
3rd - 5th
Biology, Canadian History, Social Studies
Gold Fever! - Gold Rush Board Game
Gold Fever is a gold rush themed board game that can complement any gold rush lesson. It has been carefully designed to keep the students engaged. There are 5 different action spaces the board. Students are challenged to collect the most gold nuggets while learning about the life of a miner.
Simply print out the board and the cards and let the students enjoy!
What’s Included:
♥ Printing Instructions
♥ Student Instruction Sheet
♥ Printable Game Board
♥ 15 "Prosperity" Cards
♥ 15 "Hardship" Ca
3rd - 5th
Canadian History, Economics , Social Studies
The Human Eye Informational Article
Tackle the body systems one at a time with the articles in this Body Systems Series! Written in student-friendly language, they are the perfect concise, low-prep resource. These look great printed in black and white and on coloured paper too! This two page article provides an overview of the human eye and more detailed information about each of the parts. Also included is one page of comprehension questions. Full-colour, labeled diagrams are used to supplement the information. This resources ali
3rd - 6th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Also included in: 10 Body Systems Informational Article Bundle
Wind Changes the Shape of the Land | Beaufort Scale, Anemometer, Weather Vane
Spend a week investigating wind with your students! Learn about how wind is created and 3 tools uses to measure wind. Students will learn about the Beaufort scale and how different forces of wind can cause different effects to land. What's Included: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan with teacher talk ♥ Wind - Observe, Wonder, Infer response sheet ♥ Wind image ♥ What is Wind? 2 page article written at grade level ♥ 3 Anchor Charts (Anemometer, Weather Vane, Beaufort Scale) ♥ Instructions to
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
Aboriginal Australians: Global Indigenous Cultures Informational Article
This eight page article covers the following topics about the Aboriginal Australians people:
♥ Location
♥ Tools and Weapons
♥ Food
♥ Clothing
♥ Law and Order
♥ Shelter
♥ Beliefs
Real images are used to supplement the information. Two versions of the article are included - one with color images and one with black and white.
This unit perfectly aligns with the *new* Grade 3 Curriculum in British Columbia (BC), but will work great anywhere!
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3rd - 6th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, World History
Telling Time: Quarter To, Half Past, Quarter After Task Cards with QR Codes
Help your students to read clocks and tell time with these fun and engaging task cards. This set contains 40 task cards. Twenty of the cards ask students to write the time on a displayed clock, 10 require students to draw the hands on a clock, while the last 10 ask students to write the time in words (half past eleven). A recording sheet and answer key are provided.
You will receive two versions of the task cards: one with QR codes for self checking and one without. There are also color and
2nd - 4th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
Also included in: Telling Time Task Card Bundle with and without QR Codes
Thermometers | How to Read a Thermometer
Teach your class how to properly use thermometers with this detailed lesson. Your students will have the opportunity to have hands-on practice, as well as show their learning through a written task. There are Canadian and American options, so whether you measure in Celsius or Fahrenheit, this resource will work for you! What's Included? ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan ♥ "How to Read a Thermometer" anchor chart ♥ Variety of thermometer posters (digital, medical, Galileo, standard, max/min)
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
I've been teaching for 13 years in British Columbia, Canada. I've taught everywhere from 2nd to 9th Grade, as well as learning support. I teach all subject areas, and integrate Science and Social Studies into my Language Arts curriculum where ever possible.
I'm most passionate about Science and the inquiry skills students can gain from going deeply into a topic. Science is inclusive. Everyone can be engaged in science regardless of their income, gender, or culture. Science is all around us every day in so many ways.
I've worked on a Regional Science Fair committee for eight years, as the Ethics Coordinator and part of the Activities Committee. I've also ran a school based fair numerous times.
Teaching style
I believe that active learning is essential to student engagement. My lessons are well-planned, hands-on and usually integrate more than one subject area.
I feel strongly that students should be taught about their brain: how it works and why. In my classroom I teach "Brainology" which is all about the brain, a growth mindset and self regulation strategies. It is not uncommon to hear my students speaking about their own learning needs and regulating their own focus by adjusting their location in the classroom or using a fidget tool.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Angela Gatt: Tech-saavy teacher makes Grade 4 fun for all learners (https://issuu.com/teachernewsmag/docs/teacher_magazine_nov_dec_2019 - page 20)
Ignite Speaker, S.D. #60, February 2015: Finding the Balance
Parent Series, S.D. #60, January 2016: Inspire Your Kids to Love Science
SmartLearning Yearlong Series Facilitator, S.D. #60, 2016/17: A K-12 Approach to Deeper Learning
My own education history
Bachelor of Science, Biology (2006)
Bachelor of Education (2010)
Additional biographical information
Visit my website, www.curriculumessentials.ca for inspiration and to see many of my products at work in the classroom.
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