Everything's Elementary
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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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Grade 4 Elementary - Level Science Test Review Packet
This is a review packet designed to help students prepare for the 4th grade New York State science test, the Elementary-Level Science Test. Worksheets included within the packet review the topics of energy, ecology, the water cycle, physical properties, astronomy, measurement, electricity, and plants.
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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
Gravity Laboratory Experiment and Gravitational Force Worksheet
This document includes a laboratory experiment handout which explores the force of gravity following the scientific method of hypothesis formulation, experimentation, result collection, and drawing conclusions. It also comes with a worksheet about the gravitational force which can be used as a followup in-classroom activity or as a homework assignment to solidify concepts learned in the laboratory experiment.
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Food Chain - Food Web Worksheet and Simulation Activity Cards
This is a worksheet featuring questions regarding food chains and food webs that could be used as an in-classroom or homework assignment. Also included is a set of half-sheet cards with names, images, and characteristics that can be used as a food web simulation activity for an entire class.
3rd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Science
Estuary Simulation Laboratory Activity
This is a handout that guides students through a laboratory simulation of an estuary. Also included are several conclusion questions designed to extend learning to real estuaries.
4th - 6th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Science
Transfer of Heat Energy Lesson Plan
This is a science lesson plan designed for mid-elementary school students. The objective is for students to be able to describe the flow of energy from hot things to cool things, as evidenced by the transfer of energy from tepid water to ice cubes in this experiment. Students will arrive at this conclusion through observation of the concurrent lowering of the water temperature and melting of the ice cubes. Included are the lesson plan write-up as well as a student recording sheet.
2nd - 4th
Physical Science, Science
Conductors and Insulators Laboratory AND SMART Notebook Lesson
This is a zip file that contains both a SMART Notebook lesson and an associated Word version of a student handout. The Notebook lesson guides students through a science lesson that explores the differences between conductors and insulators. Students are guided to build a simple circuit to test the conductivity of various objects and, finally, draw conclusions about conductive materials.
3rd - 5th
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
Discovering Physical Properties of Liquids and Solids
This is a science lesson plan designed for primary students. The objective is for students to be able to describe how being transferred from one vessel to another impacts the shape of both liquids and solids. Included are the lesson plan write-up as well as a student data-recording sheet and end-of-lesson assessment sheet.
K - 3rd
Physical Science, Science
Newton's Laws of Motion Student Handout
This is a worksheet featuring questions about Newton's laws of motion. Each law is summarized and this summary is followed by a related open-response question or two. This is designed to accompany my PowerPoint presentation entitled "Newton's Laws of Motion".
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Evolution of a River Handout
This is a handout that explains how a river evolves over time. Included are definitions of the terms stream bed, stream bank, and stream load; a diagram that depicts the effects of erosion and deposition over time; and an explanatory paragraph.
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Increasing Magnification Lesson Plan
This is a science lesson aimed at upper elementary students. The objective of the lesson is for the student to be able to describe the optical phenomenon that as magnification increases, the field of view decreases. Students examine both comic strips and printed words through a microscope. Included are the lesson plan write up and a student worksheet.
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Water Cycle SMART Notebook Lesson
This is a SMART Notebook file that features a lesson on the water cycle. Students observe a simulation of the water cycle, make observations, and follow up with interactive assessment activities featured in the Notebook file.
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Finding the Actual Mass of an Object Lesson Plan
This is a science lesson plan geared toward mid- to upper-elementary students. The objective is for the student to be able to determine the actual mass of an object that is held by a container by subtracting the mass of the container from the total mass of the container and its contents. Included are the lesson plan write-up, student recording sheet, and an accompanying homework sheet designed to extend the learning beyond this lesson.
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Food Chains and Food Webs SMART Notebook Lesson
This is a SMART Notebook lesson that focuses on food chains and food webs. The lesson offers definitions for and visual examples of the following terms: producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer, and tertiary consumer. Student knowledge is then put to the test as students are asked to come to the board to identify the organisms that fall into each of these categories for a given food web.
3rd - 5th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Science
The Water Cycle Lesson Plan - A Laboratory Experience
This is a science lesson plan 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. This lesson is designed to accompany my PowerPoint presentation entitled "The Water Cycle - A Laboratory Experience".
3rd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Science
Measurement Practice Worksheet - Mass and Length
This is a handout that guides students through a lesson designed to provide practice with measuring mass (using both paper clips and gram weights with an equal-arm balance) as well as length (using both paper clips and a centimeter ruler). This handout was made to accompany my PowerPoint file entitled "Measuring Mass and Length".
3rd - 5th
General Science, Measurement, 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
Magnet Vocabulary and Question Worksheet
A worksheet with matching and free-answer sections that can be used as an in-classroom or homework assignment. The matching section pairs magnet-related vocabulary and definitions while the free-answer section prompts scientific inquiry regarding the shape of commonly encountered magnets, polarity, and extending magnetic force through non-magnetized iron materials.
4th - 6th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
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About the store
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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