I have been teaching sixth grade science in central Ohio for 8 years. I have also taught and tutored sixth and seventh grade math. Additionally, I have experience with many different types of technology and have taught many classes for colleagues on Smart Board integration, Classroom Performance Systems and web-site creation.
This Escape Room is a fun and interactive way for students to test their knowledge on density, as well as mass, volume and buoyancy. Download Includes Teacher InstructionsUser Guide20 multiple choice questions5 "puzzles" for each of the 5 levelsStudent answer sheetAnswer KeyLink to digital Escape Room/ Breakout
These science standards posters help to bring the science standards to life. They are perfect for showing students, parents, and administrators the academic standards for the State of Ohio 6th Grade Science. Additionally, they are color coded by science strand. The illustrations and color coding help students make sense of the standards throughout the year. These can also be printed for individual student notebooks. These posters align perfectly with Ohio 6th Grade Standards but may work wel
I have, Who has Plate Tectonics is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
Compound Ratios is a review worksheet giving students the opportunity to practice their understanding of Compounds and Elements, as well as their understanding of Ratios. This could be used as a cross-curricular assignment for science and math, or it could be used for either subject independently. Additionally, this could be used as a homework assignment, partner activity, or as a center.
This PDF file contains an entire year of bell ringers, and includes a key. Topics included are: Scientific Inquiry, Lab Tools and Safety, Cells, Rocks and Minerals, Distance and Time, Energy, Matter plus extra bell ringers focusing on Scientific Inquiry. The bell ringers are specifically aligned with sixth grade standards, but could easily be adapted for 5-8. This is a PDF file for anyone who does not have access to Smart Notebook. If you would like a digital copy, the Notebook file would be b
I have, Who has? Cycles is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of The Water Cycle, The Carbon and Oxygen Cycles and The Nitrogen Cycle. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
I have, Who has Rocks and Minerals is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of rocks and minerals. Content is included on types, formation and uses of rocks and minerals as well as knowledge on specific types of rocks and minerals. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
I have, Who has The Water Cycle is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of The Water Cycle. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
Science Guidelines for Group Work is a set of printables that give students clear guidelines for working in groups in the science classroom. These can be laminated for use year after year!
This lab uses wooden blocks and clay to model the different types of stress on Earth's crust as well as the different types of faults. Additionally, students are challenged to create different land forms created from stress, such as mountains and valleys. The lab also connects stress and faulting with previously learned Plate Tectonics concepts. Feel free to email me with questions and/ or for an answer key!
I have, Who has? States of Matter is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of the three phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties; as well as the changes that occur between these states of matter. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
I have, Who has? Matter is a review game used to help students reinforce the concepts of Matter, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Physical Properties of Matter and Chemical Properties of Matter. The game includes cards that students read and interactively answer. Listening to each card allows students to extend their learning from the knowledge to application level.
The Phases of Matter Interactive Foldable is a three-flap foldable that can be used in a science interactive notebook or as a separate graphic organizer. Students can use it to take notes when learning about the three phases of matter, as well as the phases changes. To create the foldable, print the first two pages back to back. Fold in half and cut the solid lines to form flaps. Students can lift up each flap and fill in the information on each phase of matter during your lesson. Additionally,
The Matter Vocabulary Organizer is a review activity used to help students reinforce the concepts of chemistry, matter, atoms, compounds, elements and mixtures. The activity includes an organizer and a list of matter vocabulary words. Completing the organizer allows students to extend their learning of the matter vocabulary from the knowledge to application level. Once complete, this graphic organizer is a great tool that students can use for test review.
This printable is for student reward tickets that can be used as student rewards or as gifts for different holidays. This is a FREE, meaningful gift for a wide age range of students.
Importing grades from assignments that students complete using the CPS (Classroom Performance System) remotes is an enormous time saver. However, it can be tricky to learn at first. This printable includes easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for importing grades from CPS to Progress Book. The directions include screen shots for extra help.
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Experience
I have been teaching sixth grade science in central Ohio for 8 years. I have also taught and tutored sixth and seventh grade math. Additionally, I have experience with many different types of technology and have taught many classes for colleagues on Smart Board integration, Classroom Performance Systems and web-site creation.
Teaching style
I have a passion for integrating math and science in a hands-on way. I believe that students need to learn in many different ways and I try to differentiate content and skills as much as possible. Additionally, I have a passion for technology and use it to increase student attention and participation.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Fairfield County Environmental Educator of the year, 2012
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Education, The University of Akron, 2005
Master of Science in Education (integrating technology), Walden University, 2008
Master of Science in Education (science education), Walden University, 2013
Additional biographical information
This is the address for my new blog. I began this for middle school teachers to share ideas and resources. Please feel free to visit and share ideas, comments and concerns.
http://teachwithheelson.blogspot.com/
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