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I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
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Magic School Bus Blows Its Top (Volcanoes/Plates) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Blows Its Top," which focuses on volcanoes and tectonic plates. In this episode,Ms. Frizzle presents the class with the missing piece to their gigantic Earth puzzle—an island that hasn't been discovered yet! Both Dorothy Ann and Carlos want to be the first to get to to name it, but when they reach the spot where it's supposed to be, all they see is the sea. It takes a run-in with an explosive underwater volcano to
3rd - 7th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
+4
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls (Water Erosion) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Rocks & Rolls." In this episode, to celebrate Walkerville's centennial, Ms. Frizzle's class sculpts a stone statue of its founding father, Captain Walker. As they add the finishing touches, it tumbles down the mountain. Ms. Frizzle turns the bus into a boulder and the class into rocks while bumping down the mountain in a desperate attempt to save the statue. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questi
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
+4
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
This bundle includes 16 of the best Magic School Bus episodes for 4th grade NGSS Standards. It includes physical, life, and earth science standards as well as engineering design. Engineering Design3-5-ETS1-2 (Solutions to a problem with constraints and success criteria)· Magic School Bus Under Construction Life Science (Structures & Processes)4-LS1-1 (Internal & external structures of plants and animals)· Magic School Bus All Dried Up (structures to support plant/animal survival in the deser
4th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 4-ESS1-1
+7
Magic School Bus Wet All Over (Water Cycle) Differentiated Episode Questions
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Wet All Over." In this episode, the class turns into water and takes a wild ride through the water cycle—evaporating, condensing, raining, running downhill into a river, and then all over again. Arnold, wet and worried that they will be stuck in the water cycle forever, suggests they escape back to school by a detour to the reservoir. By traveling through the waterworks and town pipes, Arnold hopes they'll find t
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, SCIENCE.3.6.C
, SCIENCE.4.10.A
+1
Magic School Bus Rides Again Battle for Rock Mountain (Rock Cycle) Worksheets
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Battle for Rock Mountain," which focuses on the rock cycle. In this episode, Tim's inspiration for his new comic comes via a Frizzle-led trip across millions of years of geological history, as he tells the epic superhero story of Captain Rock Man (Arnold) vs Weatherman (Ralphie) in a battle to the finish! (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order and are
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
+4
Magic School Bus Sees Stars (Stars & Our Sun) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have nine questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Sees Stars." In this episode, when the class sees Horace Scope on the Star Shopping Network, they decide to buy Dorothy Ann a real twinkling star for her birthday. Before doing so, they blast off in the bus to inspect the merchandise. They visit a young star, a middle-aged star, and decide that the third and last star is the one they want to buy. But when they give Horace their money, KABOOM!, the star explodes!
3rd - 5th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS1-1
, SCIENCE.2.9.A
Magic School Bus: Kicks Up a Storm (Weather) Differentiated Episode Questions
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm." In this episode, it's a hot and muggy summer day, and the heat has gone to Ralphie's head. Ms. Frizzle asks what makes the weather, then transforms the bus into a Weathermobile, and a wild ride through the skies gives Ralphie the opportunity to become Weatherman, the meteorological superhero of his dreams. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order. Th
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS2-1
, SCIENCE.4.10.A
, 3.7.c
Magic School Bus Plays Ball (Forces & Collision)Differentiated Episode Questions
Students have five questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Plays Ball." In this episode, Dorothy Ann loves physics. Ralphie loves baseball. Ms. Frizzle ingeniously combines the two in a page-hopping adventure through Dorothy Ann's book to a frictionless baseball game. The class learns about pushes and pulls in a remarkable day at a thoroughly unique ballgame. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order and are focused on the scienc
2nd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-PS3-3
, SCIENCE.3.7.B
, SCIENCE.4.7
+4
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus in the Rain Forest (Ecosystems) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have five questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus in the Rainforest." In this episode, the class surprises Ms. Frizzle with her very own cocoa tree from the Rainforest Rentals Catalog. But when its cocoa bean harvest falls mysteriously short, it's time for—you guessed it—a rousing tropical field trip! Soon, the class is hot on the trail of how cocoa pods, mud puddles, and tiny bugs all play a part in the rainforest's wondrous Web of Life! (From Magic School Bus
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
, SCIENCE.3.12.B
+6
Magic School Bus Goes to Seed (Pollination) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have seven questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Goes to Seed." In this episode, The class' garden is going to be featured on the cover of Plant It Magazine. But Phoebe's garden plot is glaringly empty. Always eager to help, Ms. Frizzle shrinks the bus to the size of a ladybug, and the class is off and flying to Phoebe's old school to find a plant. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order. There are two versions of
2nd - 4th
General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
, SCIENCE.3.13.B
+2
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus Gets Charged (Electricity) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Gets Charged." In this episode, it's Valentine's Day and the class is selling light bulbs. When they stop at Ms. Frizzle's house to sell her one, they find that her battery-operated doorbell doesn't work. While looking for her to tell her it's broken, Wanda overhears her talking on the telephone. "Ms. Frizzle has a boyfriend," she says, "and he's on his way over to see her! We've got to fix the doorbell or she'll
4th - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
, SCIENCE.4.8.C
+3
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus Getting Energized (Alt. Energy) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have five questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Getting Energized." There is an additional bonus question about gravitational energy that is not answered directly in the episode. In this episode, the class' Ferris Wheel is about to cause them big trouble unless they find a way to power it. Carlos' younger brother, Mikey, electrifies the crowd after he plugs into a powerhouse of alternative energy sources.. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questio
3rd - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-PS3-2
, SCIENCE.3.7.B
, SCIENCE.3.8.A
+5
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus in the Arctic (Heat Energy) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus in the Arctic." In this episode, There's nothing Arnold loves more than a steaming hot cup of cocoa, unless, of course, it becomes cold. 'Where did all the hot go?' he wonders. Ms. Frizzle knows a way to find out about heat in the land of ice and cold, so she takes the class to the Arctic Circle. (From Magic School Bus + Rides Again Wiki) The questions are in chronological order. There are two versions of this wo
3rd - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
4-LS1-1
, 4-PS3-2
, SCIENCE.3.8.A
+6
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus in a Beehive (Bees/Survival) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus at Mussel Beach," which focuses on animal homes, animal survival, and tidal zones. In this episode, it's a sticky situation when Tim's bike crashes when he's delivering jars of honey. Naturally, Ms. Frizzle is ready to help out with a really sweet idea: shrink down and buzz off into the intriguing inner world of a beehive. Soon the class is learning how nectar becomes honey, why bees are great dancers, and other un
3rd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
, SCIENCE.5.12.A
+1
Magic School Bus Gets a Bright Idea (Light) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have four questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Gets a Bright Idea." In this episode, Arnold's bossy cousin, Janet, claims she could put on a much better light show than the one they saw on their field trip. Nobody believes her until she and Arnold mysteriously disappear. Ms. Frizzle leads the class into the darkened theatre to look for them. To shed some light on the problem, they become beams of light. Then, to their great shock, they see Arnold's ghostly im
1st - 5th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, SCIENCE.5.8.C
+1
Magic School Bus Under Construction (Engineering) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Under Construction," which focuses on engineering design. In this episode, when Wanda's little brother, William, accidentally shrinks Ms. Frizzle and the class, they end up trapped in her bathroom with no way out! But, using the materials at hand, and some very constructive ideas, they're soon building hair roller towers and Band-Aid™ bridges as they discover something surprising: the power of improvising! (From M
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, VA SOL
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3.1.d.2
, 3.1.a.3
+2
Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Magic School Bus Video Worksheets Bundle (Differentiated)
Magic School Bus For Lunch (Digestive System) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus For Lunch," which focuses on the digestive system (limited to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine). In this episode, Arnold's dream has come true: he doesn't have to go on a field trip! Ms. Frizzle lets him stay behind with Liz. But when he accidentally swallows the bus, he becomes the field trip! Better than an action park, his digestive system is full of twists, turns, and surprise
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-3
, SCIENCE.7.5.D
, SCIENCE.7.13.A
+1
Magic School Bus In the City (Animal Survival) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus In the City," which focuses on animal survival. In this episode, Ms. Frizzle's class is visiting the zoo, which is, according to Tim, the only place in the city where wild animals can survive. To test this idea, Ms. Frizzle turns the class into opossums, foxes, and falcons! The bus, with Liz inside, becomes a bear and wanders off, looking for food. Will the class be able to find it before the zookeeper does? And is
3rd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
3-LS4-3
, SCIENCE.3.13.A
, SCIENCE.5.12.A
+3
Magic School Bus Gets Eaten (Food Chains) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Gets Eaten." In this episode, Arnold and Keesha are in trouble when they forget an assignment to bring in two beach-related things that go together. He has a soggy shoe with pond scum he stepped in on his way to school and she has only the tuna fish sandwich she brought for lunch. Ms. Frizzle is delighted at this brilliant combination! A field trip to the ocean becomes a search for the connection between these two
3rd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-LS2-1
, SCIENCE.4.12.A
, SCIENCE.4.12.B
+3
Magic School Bus Holiday Special (Recycling) Differentiated Video Questions
Students have six questions to answer as they watch the episode "Magic School Bus Holiday Special," which focuses on recycling. In this episode, it's the last day of school before the winter holidays, and Wanda plans to see The Nutcracker. But to her dismay, during a field trip to Ms. Frizzle's first cousin Murph's recycling center, the toy soldier she needs to get into the theater accidentally gets recycled into plastic pellets! When she wishes recycling never existed, Ms. Frizzle and the class
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-ESS3-1
, SCIENCE.5.12.B
, SCIENCE.5.12.C
+2
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About the store
Experience
I've worked in a variety of settings at a variety of grade levels. I started my career in preschool, where I worked for six years. I also taught 5th grade in an upper-middle class suburban community as well as an urban charter school that served a Muslim population. Since then, I have been in my current district, Ann Arbor. Here I taught 1st grade and 4th grade for 14 years before transitioning into a math coach position.
For 7 years, I also worked for The Princeton Review, a test preparation company. For The Princeton Review, I taught and tutored for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT verbal tests. I trained prospective teachers for the ACT and GMAT. I also wrote content for their ACT, Early Edge, and GMAT materials.
Teaching style
My focus is on small-group instruction with flexible groupings based on data. I try to incorporate authentic learning experiences and inquiry-based investigations.
My own education history
I attended undergraduate and graduate school at Michigan State University. My graduate degree is in Teaching and Curriculum with a concentration in instructional technology.
I have been through Math Recovery training for: AVMR 1, AVMR 2, Fractions, MRSp1 (Math Recovery Specialist 1).
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