Everything's Elementary
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Mountain Brook, Alabama, United States
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I have had the privilege of calling myself a teacher for 6 years. For most of that time, I taught in a highly competitive school district, and as I’m sure many of you can relate to, I didn’t start out in a tenure-track position right away. As a result, my resume features the following experiences: a half-year as an elementary science specialist (the perfect pairing of my teaching degree with my bachelor’s in biology), half a year in 2nd grade, half a year in 3rd, a year and a half in 4th grade, a year in 5th, and (finally, with a permanent gig!) 2 years in 1st. The silver lining to my years of moving from grade-level to grade-level? I feel these experiences not only made me a stronger, more versatile teacher, but I’ve also accumulated many resources that are applicable for various elementary-aged students! I am excited to share what I’ve amassed over the years through TeachersPayTeachers.
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Newton's Laws of Motion PowerPoint Presentation AND Student Handout
This is a zip file that contains both a PowerPoint presentation and a Word version of an associated student handout. The PowerPoint presentation guides students through several explorations designed to demonstrate Newton's laws of motion. The student worksheet features questions about Newton's laws of motion. Each law is summarized and this summary is followed by a related open-response question or two.
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
The Water Cycle- A Laboratory Experience Lesson Plan AND PowerPoint Presentation
This is a zip file that contains both a Word file containing a lesson plan and an associated PowerPoint presentation. The lesson plan is a science lesson designed for mid- to upper-elementary students. The objective is for the student to be able to name and describe the various steps of the water cycle, including collection, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. The PowerPoint presentation provides a framework for the lesson.
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Science
The Water Cycle - A Laboratory Experience (PowerPoint Presentation)
This is a PowerPoint presentation that provides the framework for a lesson designed to teach students about the various stages of the water cycle. This presentation is designed to accompany my lesson plan entitled "The Water Cycle - A Laboratory Experience".
3rd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Science
Newton's Laws of Motion PowerPoint Presentation
This is a PowerPoint presentation that guides students through several explorations designed to demonstrate Newton's laws of motion. It is designed to accompany my worksheet entitled "Newton's Laws of Motion Questions".
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Working with Microscopes PowerPoint Presentation
This is a PowerPoint presentation aimed at upper elementary students. It serves as an introduction to light microscopy, from the the concept of field of view to slide preparation to drawing specimens.
4th - 6th
Biology, Science
Measuring Mass and Length PowerPoint Presentation
This is a PowerPoint presentation that provides the framework for a lesson in which students practice measuring length as well as measuring length. It is designed to accompany my handout entitled "Measurement Practice Worksheet - Mass and Length", which outlines the procedure for the student activity portion of the lesson.
3rd - 5th
General Science, Measurement, Science
Creating a Cell Model Laboratory Activity
This is a PowerPoint presentation that frames a science lesson designed for upper elementary students. The presentation begins with background information regarding various organelles as well as the difference between animal and plant cells. Students are then guided to make a model of either an animal or a plant cell, and finally, the lesson concludes with a discussion of the utility of models in general.
4th - 6th
Biology, Science
Microbiology: Creating an Onion Slide Laboratory Activity
This is a PowerPoint presentation that frames a science lesson designed for upper elementary students. The lesson reviews the anatomy of a plant cell and the process of focusing a light microscope. It also outlines a procedure for creating an onion slide using an iodine stain.
4th - 6th
Biology, Science
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Experience
I have had the privilege of calling myself a teacher for 6 years. For most of that time, I taught in a highly competitive school district, and as I’m sure many of you can relate to, I didn’t start out in a tenure-track position right away. As a result, my resume features the following experiences: a half-year as an elementary science specialist (the perfect pairing of my teaching degree with my bachelor’s in biology), half a year in 2nd grade, half a year in 3rd, a year and a half in 4th grade, a year in 5th, and (finally, with a permanent gig!) 2 years in 1st. The silver lining to my years of moving from grade-level to grade-level? I feel these experiences not only made me a stronger, more versatile teacher, but I’ve also accumulated many resources that are applicable for various elementary-aged students! I am excited to share what I’ve amassed over the years through TeachersPayTeachers.
Teaching style
I believe that children thrive on a predictable routine that provides a framework for their day. My lessons are typically modelled after this philosophy, following a similar sequence of steps each day (e.g. thinking question/warm-up, group lesson, partner practice, group discussion, individual practice, summarizer) while varying the content and specific activities to keep young minds engaged. Interactive technology has always been a key tool in my success as an educator, and I am excited to share some of my work on TpT.
My own education history
B.S. in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics), University of Maryland, 2005
M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Curriculum & Instruction), University of Maryland, 2006
Additional biographical information
I am currently a stay-at-home mom to my beautiful children, Patrick and Emma, and reside in Bethesda, Maryland. Prior to this year, I taught and lived in Manhasset, New York, for the past 5 years. I have also taught in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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