Ian Keith
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Lake Forest, California, United States
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I taught Math my first year (00-01) and have been teaching 7th Grade Science ever since... and I absolutely love it! Our school is currently aligning our lessons to the new NGSS curriculum! I love the 5E approach as well as presenting lessons that are 3 dimensional. I am a former ASB advisor and a former Tech Coordinator. I have attended many conferences and workshops with the intention of looking for better and more interesting lessons. I have completed two years of character education training and was a coach/mentor for the teachers at my school that were going through their first year of character education training. I am working on becoming a Google Certified Teacher.
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Mapping the Ring of Fire Worksheet with keys for Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
This is great worksheet to show students how a seismologist would collect seismic data and plot the coordinates on a map. The coordinates map out the boundaries of the Ring of Fire. You might have to spend a little time teaching the students how to read longitude and latitude but if they have had any experience graphing coordinates in Math then it shouldn't be too difficult. The biggest problem is the East is on the left side of the map and West is on the right. I had to spend a little time with
5th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Microscope Lab Intro - Letter 'e' and Colored Threads w/ Key
This is the lab that I use to introduce the light microscope. The first part of the lab focuses on the proper procedures of using a microscope. Each student has to fill out the procedures section before they can start working on the field of view drawings. Once they are done then each pair of students gets a letter 'e' slide and a colored threads slide. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Invertebrate Dichotomous Key Worksheet with 14 Animals
You can use this activity to introduce or reinforce the learning of a Dichotomous Key. Each student picks their own animal and they must identify the animal using the Invertebrate Dichotomous Key. When they have identified their animal, they can make a double bubble map comparing and contrasting their animal with a different animal from a classmate. Or, they can follow the directions on the worksheet to create a poster using researched information about the organisms. You adjust the wording on t
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Microscope Lab #4 Pond Water
This is my favorite microscope lab because the students really get to see organisms swimming around in the water. I ask the students to bring in water samples from water sources around their neighborhood. Make sure to tell them that you don't want a water sample from the gutter. I have a digital microscope that I use to project the images on my overhead screen. There is nothing better than seeing a 3 foot long mosquito larva projected on the overhead screen!!! This activity supports Grade Seven
5th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes
This is one of my favorite activities! The students really have a lot of fun with this lesson. After a brief talk about how the DNA in each of us is different, I relate that to how each food item has a different bar code as well. I use bar codes (DNA samples) and place them around my room on various objects. The students have to match the DNA sample (bar code) with the bar codes on their paper to see which perpetrator was at that particular crime scene. You can change the names on the bar code s
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Gummy Bear (or Worms) 'Osmosis or Diffusion?' Lab
This is a fun lab for students to explore the process of osmosis. They love this lab because they get to use Gummy Bears (or Gummy Worms if you like or both), even though they cannot eat them (I usually buy extra gummy bears so they can eat them the next day when they do their second observations) and they get to use the lab equipment, such as the Triple Beam Balance. This activity includes a graph so they can create a bar graph to compare the percent changes that occur to the length, width, and
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Organelle Riddles Worksheet with Key
I use this fun worksheet as a reinforcement tool for the functions of the organelles inside of a cell. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 1B - Students know the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells, including chloroplasts and cell walls and Grade Seven California State Science Standard 1D - Students know that mitochondria liberate energy for the work that cells do and that chloroplasts capture sunlight energy for photosynthesis.
5th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Microscope Lab #3 Plant Cell and Animal Cell
Students will be able to compare onion cells to cheek cells in this microscope lab. The students have already completed microscope lab #2 so they are familiar with making their own slide. I first make sure that I get parent permission because each student will be scraping the inside of their mouths to get cheek cells. Some parents might be worried because of the issue of working with saliva. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tool
5th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Seismic Slinky Wave Lab
Do you want your students to be able to visualize how an earthquake wave travels through the Earth? Do you want to get outside to do a fun lab? This one is a lot of fun! You just need to make sure you have enough slinkys! : )
3rd - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Microviewer Lab Animal Cell Mitosis
You will need a Micro-viewer and card set #53 - Animal Cell Mitosis for this lab. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators, computers, balances, spring scales, microscopes, and binoculars) to perform tests, collect data, and display data.
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Characteristics of Invertebrates - Sponges, Cnidarians, Worms, and Mollusks
Use this data table and question sheet to compare and contrast Sponges, Cnidarians, Worms, and Mollusks. This can be done as an internet activity or done in the classroom with the textbooks.
6th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
How to use a Triple Beam Balance PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is designed to help students read a Triple Beam balance using actual pictures of a Triple Beam Balance. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators, computers, balances, spring scales, microscopes, and binoculars) to perform tests, collect data, and display data.
4th - 10th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Microscope Lab - Wet Mount Slide
After the students have completed the first microscope lab, then they get to learn how to make their own slide. I give each student a piece of newspaper or a page from a phone book, and they cut out a very small letter (as small as they can anyways). I then demonstrate the proper technique for making a wet mount slide. Before the students begin they have to review the procedures for using a microscope. Once they have completed that section then they can start working on their field of view drawi
5th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Cell Part Chart Worksheet w/ Key (Microsoft Word Version)
This is a great tool to help the students learn the different organelles and their functions. It can be used as an introduction to the functions of the organelles or as a formative assessment. This helps students know the characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells, including chloroplasts and cell walls.
5th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
How to use a Metric Ruler and Meter Stick PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is designed to teach students how to read a meter stick and a metric ruler using actual pictures of both pieces of equipment. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators, computers, balances, spring scales, microscopes, and binoculars) to perform tests, collect data, and display data.
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Physical Science
Drawing the Cell Cycle Worksheet w/ Key
The students draw the 6 main steps of Mitotic Cell Division. Interphase, Mitosis, which is comprised of 4 phases, and Cytokinesis. Students will color code the different parts, such as the nuclear membrane and chromosomes, and then label the major event that happens in each step. They can use their Cell Cycle notes to complete this worksheet. You can change the page numbers to match the book you are using or have the students go to a specific website of your choosing.
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Beetle Chromosome Study Worksheet
Each student is given a different karyotype. Based on that karyotype, and the table of mutations, the student draws a beetle with the listed mutations. There are 8 different karyotypes so you will have 8 differently mutated beetles. This activity covers karyotypes, mutations, genotype, and phenotype. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 2D - Students know plant and animal cells contain many thousands of different genes and typically have two copies of every gene.
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Build a DNA Ladder Worksheet
I use this activity as an assessment after we have covered the structure and function of DNA. They can use the book as a guide but I tell them that they should do a dry fit before gluing any pieces down to make sure that the DNA Ladder fits on the paper. I have them attach the ladder to the back of the worksheet. There are also questions to answer on the structure and function of the DNA molecule. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 2E - Students know DNA (deoxyr
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Microviewer Lab Cells
You will need a Micro-viewer and card sets #11 - Cells of Plants and #66 - The Ultra-Structure of Animal Cells to complete this lab. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7A - Select and use appropriate tools and technology (including calculators, computers, balances, spring scales, microscopes, and binoculars) to perform tests, collect data, and display data.
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Light, Lenses, and Mirrors Lab with Key
I love this lab!! It covers just about everything that a 7th grader from California needs to know about light. This is a five page lab that usually takes 2-3 days to complete. You may have to change some information, such as page numbers, or diagrams to match your textbook and what you teach, but it will give you a great place to start! Enjoy! This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 6 - Physical principles underlie biological structures and functions.
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
I taught Math my first year (00-01) and have been teaching 7th Grade Science ever since... and I absolutely love it! Our school is currently aligning our lessons to the new NGSS curriculum! I love the 5E approach as well as presenting lessons that are 3 dimensional. I am a former ASB advisor and a former Tech Coordinator. I have attended many conferences and workshops with the intention of looking for better and more interesting lessons. I have completed two years of character education training and was a coach/mentor for the teachers at my school that were going through their first year of character education training. I am working on becoming a Google Certified Teacher.
Teaching style
I really like the NGSS 5E approach (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate). I like presenting a phenomenon and then let the students explore. I also like that they get to figure things out first before I have to guide and explain. I am comfortable with a loud class as long as the noise stems from cooperative group work and collaboration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was teacher of the year for the 1516 school year... but my real reward is having my students come back and tell me how much my class has helped them in High School! : )
My own education history
I received my BS in Biology at UNR (University of Nevada - Reno) and I received my Teaching Credential at CSUF (Cal State Univ - Fullerton)
Additional biographical information
I originally wanted to be a veterinarian but found out through tutoring Biology and Chemistry at UNR that I really enjoyed working with the other students instead!! Teaching is definitely my calling!!
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