Dr Sci Gal
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Royal Palm Beach, Florida, United States
About the store
I have been in education for over 30 years. I started out teaching science to elementary school level students and continued this for over 10 years. I moved to middle school science and have continued my career teaching a blended science program as well as high school physical science to 8th graders.
My career also includes mentoring new teachers, sharing best practices, leading groups of science teachers (as a department leader and as a professional learning committee leader), an academic science coach, and staff developer. I have a special interest in curriculum and instruction and was awarded my EdD in 2023.
I am excited to have this opportunity to share what has worked and what is currently working to help my students achieve and become life long critical thinkers.
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Tootsie Pop Lab - Variables Nature of Science Just plain fun
This is a lab I do with my students in the beginning of the year. I use it to review the scientific method and variables. I show the old commercial first (I find it on the internet) as the motivation.
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Modeling Chemical Weathering: Acid Rain Lab & Google Slides Resource
Engage students with this interactive lab and Google Slides resource on chemical weathering! In this hands-on activity, students model how acid rain breaks down rocks using simple materials like chalk and vinegar. Includes step-by-step lab sheet, guided questions, and editable slides for easy instruction and class discussion. Perfect for introducing chemical weathering in an engaging and visual way!
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis, & Law of Conservation of Matter Activity
Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis, & Law of Conservation of Matter Activity is a hands on way for students to understand and visualize the concepts. It converts a difficult concept for students into an easy eye opening experience. This activity is NOT a one day activity, rather it is a 2 day activity. I use it AFTER I teach the concepts. There is a bit of teacher prep the first time you set it up (you have to print all the atom cards, cut them out, and sort them into groups). Once you set i
7th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science
Get-to-Know-You Dice Game | Fun Icebreaker with Twists & Reflections
Looking for a fun, low-prep way to build classroom community and get your students talking? This Get-to-Know-You Dice Game is the perfect icebreaker for back-to-school, advisory, or anytime you want to strengthen relationships! With six engaging questions tied to each number on the die, students will share fun facts, laugh together, and discover what they have in common. The resource includes reflection questions and exciting twist versions—like the Classmate Challenge Edition and a Charades-
5th - 9th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Law of Conservation of Matter Lab and CER Activity
This is a quick mini lab with an accompanying CER report. This activity includes directions for the lab including a materials list (easy to find supplies), hints/reminders for you, a lab report, and a CER outline and summary. The answers are also included in this activity for you. I can usually get this done in one 45 min period. Sometime we do take a bit longer so I assign the summary for HW. What you need: 1 Alka Seltzer tablet 1 erlenmeyer flask (or container you can place a balloon over.
7th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science
Team Building Hands-On Activities | Fun, Engaging Games for Classroom Success
Looking for high-engagement team-building activities that also build critical thinking skills? This resource includes 4 hands-on, low-prep challenges that promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving—perfect for the beginning of the year, brain breaks, or class culture days!
6th - 8th
Classroom Community, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
Monster Genetics : A Reivew on Alleles, Punnete Squares and Genotypes
A fun way to review alleles, Punnett squares, phenotypes and genotypes. The students determine the allele combinations(basic), pheno- and geno- types of a Male and Female monster. Then, they 'flip the coin' to determine the genes of the baby monster. Al the end, they illustrate the Monster Family.
7th - 9th
Other (Science), Science
Trace Fossil Mystery Activity – Be a Paleontologist and Reconstruct the Past!
Step into the shoes of a real-life paleontologist with this engaging and inquiry-based trace fossil investigation! Students will analyze mysterious fossilized footprints to make scientific inferences about ancient creatures, their behaviors, and a possible prehistoric event. This activity sparks curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and brings Earth science to life through hands-on analysis and creative storytelling. Perfect for reinforcing concepts in fossil evidence, adaptations, and scient
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Earth Sciences
Science Interactive Notebook Dividers | Fun & Organized Student Sections
Stay organized and stress-free all year with these Science Interactive Notebook Dividers! This resource includes labeled divider pages for up to 8 units, along with helpful sections like vocabulary, conversion charts, a periodic table, and a question scratch area. Also included is a clear Notebook Reminder page and a customizable Table of Contents, helping students build habits of neatness, structure, and responsibility. Perfect for middle school science interactive notebooks or binders, thes
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For All Subjects
Martian Periodic Table
This is a great activity to see if student understand the organization of the Periodic Table. I made it simple compared to otheres out there. I have middle school students and this is a simple overview.
The students get 'clues' to figure out where the elements go based on our 'rules'. Then the students must predict the missing element that has not been discoved and tell us about it as Mendeleev did.
This inclues a direction sheet, a clue sheet, slips to 'turn in' the missing element, the workm
8th
Chemistry
PLC Meeting Agenda and Form | Teacher Collaboration & Data Planning
This form is designed to guide and document collaborative discussions among educators during PLC meetings. It provides a structured framework to align instructional practices, analyze student data, and develop actionable strategies that support improved student outcomes. Through this agenda, team members will: Identify focus standards and SIP learning goals Analyze student performance data Share effective instructional engagement strategies Address the needs of all learners, including ESE an
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Not Subject Specific
Science Syllabus Form | Editable Template for Expectations & ProceduresScience S
This editable science syllabus form is the perfect tool to communicate classroom expectations, routines, grading policies, and materials in a clear and professional format. Easily customize it to fit your course, grade level, and teaching style. Great for middle school or high school science classes, this form helps you start the year organized and keep students and families informed from day one!
Not Specific
General Science
Weathering (physical and chemical)
A great lab activity to demonstrate physical and chemical weathering using simple everyday items (clear containers, sugar cubes an chalk). Great cooperative learning activity.
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science
Bubble Lab
This is a great activity to help students learn about variables, scientific method, measuring, data collection, and graphing.
This can be done in the beginning of the year or at the end of the year when looking to have fun.
Children work in partners, creating bubbles, measuring bubbles and deciding which soap brand makes the biggest bubbles.
6th - 7th
Science
Science Lab Team/Group Emoji Role Cards and Bullentin Board Title
These are a great management tool for science lab activities. Works for a group of 4 or 6 (but 2 children are 'off duty'). Theme is 'Emoji' since my classroom is 100% digital, but the Emoji can work for any classroom. Each activity the students pick a card and that is their responsibility for that period. OR The teacher can assign jobs for that period or time period. You can also print a second copy and hang as a bulletin board with title card attached.
4th - 9th
Science
Phase Change Graph Game
Update: I found a little mistake the updated file has been uploaded. If you purchased prior to Nov 6 20024 please be aware: answer 40 is C-D OR D-C and answer 55 is B This is a game to review reading a Phase Change Graph. Students get to compete with each other in groups/teams to answer answer questions based on the Phase Change Graph. Included is a generic Phase Change Graph, 60 questions, an answer sheet of answers using lines, an answer sheet with descriptions, and directions. Students need
7th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
First Week Trivia
It's Trivia Time The first week of school can be hard on the students. They just came off summer vacation, many are not ready for school mode, and the first week is full of routines and information. Why not break the week up with a fun Trivia Game. This is a Google Slide Trivia Game (for middle school students) with a mix of 10 questions. It should take about 25 min (or so). You will be able to edit the game for future use. You can use it as a brain break, on half days, vocabulary review, and e
6th - 8th
For All Subjects
pH Testing Lab Activity
This is a 3 page lab activity for testing pH of household substances. Page one is a blank pH scale where students need to write in the substances and their corresponding pH (based on testing). They also identify facts (characteristics) of acids and bases.
Page 2 has a color copy of Hydrion paper color changes for easy identification.
Page 3 is a test mat (that I suggest laminating for yearly use) that the students use to place their unknown substances and pH paper.
Can be used for chemistry
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Forensics
Pendulum Lab (Variables/Scientific Method)
This lab is a great lab to use with upper Middle School students to teacher about variables and the scientific method.
Students build a pendulum.
Students change the length of the string to see how it affects the number of swings.
Students create hypothesis, observations, collect data, graph data and write conclusions.
A Power Point is also available to go along with this lab sheet.
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Pendulum Lab (Variables/Scientific Method) Power Point
This is the power point that goes along with my Pendulum Lab - Lab sheets.
It helps to guide the teacher and the students into predictions, inferences, observations, data collection, graphing, concluding, reporting and discussion.
The answers to the questions on the Lab Sheet is on the power point.
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
I have been in education for over 30 years. I started out teaching science to elementary school level students and continued this for over 10 years. I moved to middle school science and have continued my career teaching a blended science program as well as high school physical science to 8th graders.
My career also includes mentoring new teachers, sharing best practices, leading groups of science teachers (as a department leader and as a professional learning committee leader), an academic science coach, and staff developer. I have a special interest in curriculum and instruction and was awarded my EdD in 2023.
I am excited to have this opportunity to share what has worked and what is currently working to help my students achieve and become life long critical thinkers.
Teaching style
I believe students need to experience content and not memorize content. Students need to have experiences to build upon future experiences. The classroom should be a learning community where the students are active learners and teachers are coaching them, not instructing them. We experience life on a daily basis and that is what learning is about.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Fit For Life Grant
Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Society Philanthropy Award
My own education history
BS in Science Education
MA in Special Education
PD in Administration and Supervision
EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
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