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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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
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
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
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
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
Inference BCR Peer Rubric
This is a 3-category rubric designed for students to use in assessing each other's brief constructed responses (BCRs) that focus on the skill of making inferences.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Classifying Acids and Bases Lesson Plan
This is a science lesson plan designed for upper elementary students. The objectives are for students to be able to measure the relative acidity of liquids using litmus paper and to classify liquids as acidic, basic, or neutral based upon their reactivity with litmus paper and other chemical substances. Included are the lesson plan write-up and student recording sheet.
4th - 6th
Chemistry, 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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