In this video I illustrate multiple applications of Newton's third law of motion. From getting hit in the face with a squishmallow to kicking an overweight soccer ball, sliding on rollercarts and even firing a crossbow. This engaging and interactive lesson will help your students understand this key concept of action-reaction. Students will learn how forces come in pairs and by watching the initial object closely the reaction force can be seen. Download the student worksheet and answer key, wh
Newton's first law of motion comes alive as I test a 60 foot long slip and slide and launch a gummi bear crash test dummy. Use this engaging and interactive lesson to help your students understand this key concept. Students will learn how objects tend to maintain their original speed and direction unless acted upon by an outside force. Download the student worksheet and answer key, which also seconds as a lesson guide. Open the video from the you-tube link and watch as I demonstrate this concep
Completely confused by the Coriolis Effect? Use this engaging and interactive lesson to help your students finally understand this complex phenomena. Download the student worksheet and answer key, which also seconds as a lesson guide. Open the video from the you-tube link and watch as I demonstrate this concept in real life and then explain its significance to us here on planet earth. Pause the video at key points to record the essential information and lead the discussion points. This can ev
Thermal Energy Transfer Part 2: This topic overview video and worksheet covers essential concepts relating to thermal energy transfer (heat). Capture kids attention and activate their prior knowledge with the real life examples and applications all throughout the video. By completing parts 1 and 2, students will learn what heat is, the direction heat always moves and the three ways that heat is transferred (conduction, convection and radiation). Students will also learn the way that each form
Thermal Energy Transfer Part 1: This topic overview video and worksheet covers essential concepts relating to thermal energy transfer (heat). Capture kids attention and activate their prior knowledge with the real life examples and applications all throughout the video. By completing parts 1 and 2, students will learn what heat is, the direction heat always moves and the three ways that heat is transferred (conduction, convection and radiation). Students will also learn the way that each form
Video linked in this downloadable student worksheet. Students will learn the parts of the microscope and the correct way to use one.
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Fifteen years as a middle school educator!
Teaching style
A blend of inquiry, direct teaching and guided exploration.
My own education history
Valley Forge University (Phoenixville Pennsylvania)
Temple University (Philadelphia Pennsylvania)
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I'm a believer in staying curious. Teaching middle level science keeps me learning and growing personally and intellectually. I want to know how things work! I wish you the very best in your endeavors. Stay curious my friend!
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