grumpy capricorns
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San Diego, California, United States
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I've taught a variety of subjects at differing levels and ages from preschool to college. My passion is science. I started out teaching freshman college chemistry, moved to high school (biology and chemistry), and now teach 4th and 5th grade science. I also worked in industry as a chemist for 9 years.
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Internet Dating Thief
This is a forensic science lab focusing on the concept of using deductive reasoning to solve a crime. Students will use critical thinking skills sort related evidence from unrelated evidence and determine who did it. Students can be grouped in teams or individually. Teacher answer sheets are included. No additional supplies needed.
6th - 9th
Forensics, General Science
Liars Beware! Your Body Doesn't Lie. A lab on lying and polygraphs.
This is a forensic science lab on polygraph analysis. An overview of polygraphs and the body language of lying is included as well as a crime scenario. Students are asked to interpret the results of a polygraph analysis to determine if the suspect is guilty of the crime. Questions for review are included.
6th - 9th
Forensics, General Science
Fingerprinting lab
This is a lab on fingerprinting analysis. Students will learn the different types of fingerprints and will reinforce this concept with a short online "whodunit" challenge comparing fingerprinting types. Students will then fingerprint themselves and analyze their unique fingerprinting types. Lastly, students will obtain a suspect fingerprint and compare it to the rest of the class to solve the case of the "whoopee cushion prank."
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Science
Blood Analysis Lab (with simulated blood)
This is a short lab to determine blood type in a whodunit burglary scenario. Teacher must provide additional supplies of the simulated blood. Kits are easily purchased online, such as Innovating Science ABO/Rh Blood Typing Kit, IS3101 (Simulated Blood) from amazon. The lab would serve as a perfect compliment to a mini lesson on blood types. Teacher decides ahead of time which blood type each suspect has. The criminal has O- blood.
4th - 6th
Biology, Chemistry, Forensics
Career Budget Planning (San Diego, CA area)
This is a budget activity lesson where students decide on a job (based on personal interests), decide a salary, find a place to live, and buy a car. Students are also asked to budget for expenses such as gas, car insurance, cell phone, cable, electricity, water, student loan repayment, and food. Students pick "wants" to purchase and are subjected to life's unexpected expenses. In the end, they must decide whether their lifestyle and budget choices fall within their means.
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8th - 11th
Other (Math)
Basic physics circuit lab with conductors, insulators, switches, and monsters
This is a basic physics lab on circuits. Students will build their own circuits (additional supplies needed are listed at the bottom) with easy to follow pictures and directions. The intent is to provide educators with a simple materials list and how-to instructions to put together simple circuits in the classroom inexpensively. The lab could be used alone or with the additional word document questions for basic physics circuit lab with conductors, insulators, switches, and monsters. The word
5th - 8th
General Science, Physics
Questions for basic physics circuit lab with conductors, insulators, switches
This is a set of questions for review to be used with the basic physics circuit lab with conductors, insulators, switches, and monsters.
5th - 8th
General Science, Physics
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About the store
Experience
I've taught a variety of subjects at differing levels and ages from preschool to college. My passion is science. I started out teaching freshman college chemistry, moved to high school (biology and chemistry), and now teach 4th and 5th grade science. I also worked in industry as a chemist for 9 years.
Teaching style
My teaching style is hands-on, incorporating multiple learning styles and methods. I believe it is important that the teacher creates a trusting and respectful environment in which students work together as active learners to develop a sense of purpose for understanding and learning science. The teacher must serve as a role model by respecting differing ideas, attitudes, and values. The key to success is to create enthusiasm and interest about the world of science, while incorporating technology and innovation in the classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
FBI internship- Forensic Science Lab Quantico, VA
My own education history
BS- biochemistry
MS- Chemistry
Additional biographical information
I love project based assignments and labs. My focus is providing educators with stimulating classroom activities to get kids excited about science and the future.
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