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I have taught science for 5 years at the high school level. I have taught Biology, Physical Science, and Developmental Physical Science. I am a member of my School Improvement Committee. I am a part of the MTSS/RTI team working on writing and implementing a MTSS plan for my high school and middle school.
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Preview of Acids, Bases, and Solutions Webquest

Acids, Bases, and Solutions Webquest

This is a webquest with the basics about acids, bases, and solutions. Great for an intro activity!!!
Preview of Bohr Model Quiz

Bohr Model Quiz

A quiz on drawing a Bohr Model and what information it provides. There are multiple elements to choose from. Could be used as a worksheet or activity.
Preview of Parts of a Wave

Parts of a Wave

Students must answer questions about the different parts of transverse and longitudinal waves. They must also label and calculate.
Preview of Blank Periodic Table

Blank Periodic Table

This is a blank periodic Table. Could be used along with questions to have student fill in.
Preview of Kinetic and Potential Energy Word Problems

Kinetic and Potential Energy Word Problems

Students solve Kinetic and Potential Energy word problems.
Preview of Types of Levers

Types of Levers

Students identify the type of lever shown.
Preview of Chemical Equations:  Balanced or Not 2

Chemical Equations: Balanced or Not 2

Students determine whether the chemical equation is balanced or not.
Preview of Electricity and The Prestige

Electricity and The Prestige

This packet connect the movie The Prestige to electricity. Students are provided with a background on the movie and the time period in the packet. A list of purposes is given and there are many analysis questions where students reflect on how electricity is portrayed in the movie to what we know it is capable of. The movie takes 3 class periods (50 minutes) to show. This packet should also allow for your district to purchase the movie based on meaningful connections to an electricity unit.
Preview of Chemical versus Physical Changes

Chemical versus Physical Changes

This is a worksheet that goes over chemical and physical changes. It can be made into a Lab as well.
Preview of Weight and Mass

Weight and Mass

Students use a website to explore the difference between weight and mass.
Preview of Chemical Reactions: Types and balancing

Chemical Reactions: Types and balancing

17 questions on the front where students identify the type of reaction and 17 questions on the back where students identify the type and balance the reaction.
Preview of Punnett Squares

Punnett Squares

Punnett square practice problems.
Preview of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Writing

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Writing

A writing prompt that has students compare and contrast photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Preview of Element Symbol and Name Matching Quiz

Element Symbol and Name Matching Quiz

A matching quiz on 40 common elements and their symbols. Grouped in sections of 5 elements. Could be used as a worksheet.
Preview of Work and Machines Review

Work and Machines Review

A 37 question review that covers concepts dealing with work, power, simple machines and calculations.
Preview of Calculating Boyle's and Charles' Laws

Calculating Boyle's and Charles' Laws

This worksheet has students calculate pressure, volume, or temperature using given information and Boyle's Law or Charles' Law. There are 8 problems for each Law.
Preview of Balancing Chemical Reactions Practice

Balancing Chemical Reactions Practice

44 questions where students must balance the chemical reaction. They range from very easy to very hard.
Preview of Designing a Controlled Experiment

Designing a Controlled Experiment

Students use given scenarios to design different controlled experiments. They must address controls, independent variables, dependent variables, and constants.
Preview of Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation Numbers

Students determine the oxidation numbers of different elements and polyatomic ions.
Preview of Inclined Plane Worksheet

Inclined Plane Worksheet

Questions about concepts and calculations.
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Experience

I have taught science for 5 years at the high school level. I have taught Biology, Physical Science, and Developmental Physical Science. I am a member of my School Improvement Committee. I am a part of the MTSS/RTI team working on writing and implementing a MTSS plan for my high school and middle school.

Teaching style

I like to incorporate Science with real-world applications. I also like to utilize technology as teaching tools. I vary in a traditional teaching approach to Project-Based Learning and Backwards Design.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I was a Presidential Scholar at UND for undergrad. I received the Ron and Ann Anstrom scholarship for my Masters Degree.

My own education history

I earned a Bachelors degree in Biology and in Secondary Education from UND. I earned a Masters Degree in Teaching and Technology from VCSU. I have also taken over 45 continuing education credits ranging from science content to working with students with disabilities.

Additional biographical information

My husband is an elementary Physical Education teacher and I learn a lot about younger students from him.