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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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Traits of a Mathematician: Lesson Plan, Brainstorming Activitiy, & Ranking Task
Help your students see themselves as mathematicians! We know that Math is one of those subject areas where students can have a fixed mindset toward their abilities. Help them to overcome this perception through this lesson. This package contains: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan with materials list ♥ 5 "What does a mathematician do?" brainstorming pages (a variety of options so your students can see themselves in the clipart kids) ♥ Sample brainstorming page for teachers ♥ Reproducible pag
3rd - 5th
Math, Other (Math)
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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)
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Visit my website, www.curriculumessentials.ca for inspiration and to see many of my products at work in the classroom.
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