I love to make body systems real for my students by having them play doctor and researcher. I select several appropriate issues and illnesses for every body system, and randomly assign (usually, by spinning a digital wheel) the issue/illness/injury. Students work in small groups to research the assigned condition. They must create a patient that makes sense for the condition, generate a patient history that makes sense for the condition, come up with treatment options, and generally, create a w
7th - 8th
Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
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About the store
Experience
I teach life and physical science on a looping team, following NGSS. Previously, I worked in environmental and outdoor education.
Teaching style
My lessons are hands-on, engaging, interdisciplinary, and focused on relevant, real-life topics.
Awards & shining teacher moments
National STEM Scholar 2023- National Stem Cell Foundation and Western Kentucky University
My own education history
Environmental Science B.S. with Water Resources concentration
Currently working on a MSEd in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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