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14 years teaching Technology Education at the middle school level-----
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8 years as a National Board Certified Teacher-----
North Carolina Principal's certification-----
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Engineering: Straw Rockets
Straw Rockets are quick, simple and lots of fun for the students. This STEM activity takes about one hour to assemble and one hour for outside launching fun. This engineering activity can be used from grade 3 through 12. This lesson could also be used in March for Women's History Month as an activity to go along with the Sally Ride story. The headings include: Teacher Notes, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, Patterns, Pictures and Conclusion Questions.
3rd - 12th
General Science, Physics
Elementary Engineering: Mini Kites That Fly
Simple Mini Kites That Fly is a great elementary engineering STEM activity for a windy day. You could use this activity with: literature units like "The Kite Fighters" by Linda Sue Park, history and science units on Ben Franklin, Social Studies units on Japanese and Asian culture, a March theme, Spring Activities, or National Kite Flying Day on February 8, 2013. You will need Art Tissue Paper, glue, thread, wooden coffee stir sticks, scissors and markers for this activity. The headings included
3rd - 6th
Engineering 3 x 5 Index Card Structure Activity
Engineering project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will design, build and test a structure made of index cards. You will need index cards, masking tape and a scale to weigh the structures and to get a weight on the textbook. The activity sheets include: Introduction, Equipment List, Procedure, Design, Predictions,Test Results, and Conclusions. You may use weights such as textbooks to stack on top of the completed structures to see how much they will hold before collapsing.
4th - 12th
Physical Science
Engineering: Pasta Bridge Activity
Engineering project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will use problem solving and critical thinking skills to design, build and test a bridge made of various types of pasta. You will need pasta, masking tape, hot glue, rubber bands, scissors, rulers, pencils and a scale to weigh the bridges and to get a weight on the textbook. The activity sheets include: Introduction, Equipment List, Procedure, Design, Predictions,Test Results, Conclusions and a Teacher Notes page. You may
4th - 12th
Physical Science
Grant: Winning Proposal for LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Kits
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase LEGO Mindstorm Invention System robotics kits to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2002. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices and costs of the equipment so please adjust this grant as you see necessary to meet your project needs. The customizable parts of this proposal are highlighted in yellow. The R
4th - 12th
Physics, Robotics
Engineering: Spaghetti Tower Challenge
Engineering challenge project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will design, build and test a free standing tower structure made using only spaghetti and marshmallows. You will need spaghetti, marshmallows, rulers and a scale to weigh the structures. You will also need an egg to place on the top of the structure. The tower must hold the egg for 30 seconds. The towers are evaluated by the total height. The activity sheets include: Introduction, Equipment List, Procedure, Desig
4th - 12th
Engineering, Geometry
Egg Wars: Egg Drop Engineering Activity
This problem solving engineering activity uses the design process to help students understand the physics of gravity, power, motion, inertia and impact. This activity can be completed by individual, partners or groups of students. You can use this as a classroom STEM activity or competition. You could also create an Egg Drop Contest for your elementary school science night or to create some excitement on a middle school parent night. The following materials are necessary for each student: wooden
4th - 8th
Physics
Elementary Engineering: Sentence Strip Structures
This elementary engineering STEM project uses common classroom materials to teach problem solving and critical thinking. The students work in groups to design, build and test a structure made using sentence strips. The students will brainstorm and sketch ideas, build their structure and then test their structure by placing weights such as textbooks on top. The heading categories included for this activity are Introduction, Equipment, Procedure, Design, Predictions, Test Results and Conclusion. T
4th - 5th
Physical Science
Generic Writing Brief Constructed Response Rubric / Template
This is a generic writing rubric for Brief Constructed Response items. It is in document format so you can edit if necessary. This file can also be used as a template to create other rubrics.
3rd - 12th
Grant: Winning Proposal for Alternative Energy Module Kits
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase Eco Power Alternative Energy Module kits to use in the classroom for science and alternative energy activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1300.00 for this grant in 2006. This proposal can be customized and adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices or to fit your project needs. The Eco Power alternative energy engineering project will be a great addition to your science, technology or engineering classroom. The Eco Power STEM pr
5th - 12th
Environment, Physics
Grant: Winning Proposal for Water Rocket Launcher System
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase a water rocket launcher and air compressor to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1000.00 for this grant in 2001. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices and costs of the equipment so please adjust this grant as you see necessary to meet your project needs. The customizable parts of this proposal are highlighted in yellow. The wate
4th - 12th
Physics
Grant: Winning Proposal for CSI: Biotechnology Project
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase a digital microscope to use in the classroom for science, forensics and biotechnology activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2004. This proposal is customizable and can be adjusted to compensate for the variations in prices of digital microscopes in your area. The CSI project will be a great addition to your science or technology classroom. Biotechnology is an exciting way to learn about science, technology and t
6th - 12th
Biology, Forensics
Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Prompt with Rubric Form Template
Prepare your students for end of year Common Core writing prompt responses. This format allows your students to quickly practice writing prompts and self-assessing their work. This is a one page Word document template that you can edit to fit the needs of your students. This is a popular format at our school because it's quick and the students can see the prompt and what's expected all on the same page. Also this format allows the students to self-assess themselves by checking the boxes in the r
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Grant: Winning Proposal for an Outdoor Campus Picnic Area
This is a winning grant proposal for an outdoor campus picnic area. Lowe's Toolbox for Education foundation awarded $4,000 in 2008 to purchase materials to build a picnic area on our campus. We were able to create an outdoor area for activities and class lunch time. The area was created by installing white vinyl fence panels for the backdrop and adding mulch, plants, bushes, trees and picnic tables. This was a great community project for the staff, students and parents.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Grant: Winning Proposal for Electric Bicycle Engineering Project
This is a winning grant proposal to purchase an electric bicycle to use in the classroom for science and alternative energy activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1499.00 for this grant in 2005. This proposal can be customized to compensate for the variations in prices of electric bicycles in your area. The electric bicycle engineering project will be a great addition to your science or technology classroom. With increased awareness of gasoline prices and the growing need for conser
6th - 12th
Environment, Physics
Grant: Winning Proposal for Trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country
This proposal was submitted to the National Educator’s Association (NEA) in 2004 and was awarded a Learning & Leadership grant for $2,000.00 to travel to Lancaster County, PA. The grant is written from the perspective of determining how technology affects society and culture through the study of Pennsylvania Amish life. I was able to spend 7 days studying and documenting Old Order Amish and their daily routines researching documenting the aspects of their culture and their choice to use or rejec
4th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, U.S. History
Engineering: Weights and Measures Conversion Tables
A weights and measures conversion table is useful when converting and calculating engineering, construction and STEM problem solving projects and activities. It helps students learn how to locate information and convert that information into their calculations. The conversion table also allows teachers to increase the rigor in their activities and problem solving projects by supplying students access to the needed information to accurately calculate a complex problem.
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Engineering, Other (Math)
20 Colorful Google KEEP Headers
Stay organized and get more done using Google Keep. These colorful headers will provide a color coding method to help with organization, scheduling and productivity while using Google Keep. This product includes 20 headers in .png file format. Create a note, click the "picture" icon to simply add the header to your note or list in Google Keep. The headers include a variety of Lists, To Dos, and Plans.
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Writing Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Organizer
This is an organizer for a Brief Constructed Response (BCR) writing assignment that is being used in Common Core classrooms. Students are first asked to re-write the prompt in their own words before they begin to organize their thoughts into the available boxes. This is a Microsoft Word document which will allow you to edit the form. You can make copies for your students or allow your students to use the file and type directly onto the form.
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Writing
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About the store
Experience
14 years teaching Technology Education at the middle school level-----
18 years as a North Carolina State Licensed General Contractor-----
8 years as a National Board Certified Teacher-----
North Carolina Principal's certification-----
Project Lead The Way engineering certified teacher-----
CTE Department Chair
Awards & shining teacher moments
2004 Teacher of the Year---
2001 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2002 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2002 County Education Foundation Grant---
2003 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2004 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2004 NEA Leadership & Learning Grant---
2005 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2006 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2007 Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant---
2010 Society of Mechanical Engineer's & PLTW Grant---
2011 NC Bright Ideas Grant---
2011 Society of Mechanical Engineer's & PLTW Grant---
2011 County Education Foundation Grant
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology-----
Master's Degree in Technology Education-----
Master's Degree in School Administration (Add-on Licensure)
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