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.

Gummy Bear (or Worms) 'Osmosis or Diffusion?' Lab

Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes

How to use a Triple Beam Balance PowerPoint

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Scientific Inquiry Penny Lab Day 2 with Honors Questions

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Ian Keith

This lab is designed as a follow up to the Penny Lab Day 1. It explores the variables (manipulated) that can have an effect on how many drops of water will fit on a penny. It's a great formative assessment to see how much they know about controlled experiments. This activity supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7 - Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.

5th - 10th

General Science, Other (Science)

Cell Processes and Energy Summative Assessment (chapter test) with Answer Key

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Ian Keith

This Summative Assessment (test) supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7.1 D - F AND California State 7th Grade Science Standard 7.2 E. This assessment also includes Honors Questions at the end of the document. This summative covers photosynthesis, cellular respiration, mitotic cell division, and differentiation.

7th - 10th

Biology, General Science, Science

Cell Structure and Function Summative Assessment (chapter test) with Answer Key

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Ian Keith

This Summative Assessment (test) supports Grade Seven California State Science Standard 7.1 A - D AND California State 7th Grade Science Standard 7.5 A. This assessment also includes Honors Questions at the end of the document. This summative covers cell structures and functions (organelles and their functions), plant cells vs. animal cells, osmosis, and diffusion.

7th - 10th

Biology, General Science, Science

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Experience

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!!