Insane Alchemist
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Tennessee, United States
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AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Honors Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology 1, Earth Science, Environmental Science. I've taught at Inner City Schools, Suburban Schools, and Rural Schools. I am very active on the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) list serves and have led workshops at local NSTA affiliate conferences.
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Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Once you design your own classroom planted tank community using my FREE download 'How to Set up and Aquatic Ecosystem Model', and have purchased fish (preferably livebearer species), snails, plants, freshwater shrimp, general Master Water testing kit, and other supplies from your local Fish Supply Store - this is the entire collection of Labs for both lower and upper levels that I've designed, tested in the public classroom, and refined over several years. Once your system is set up, and you hav
6th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Water Quality in Aquatic Ecosystems - AP level pt 6
This lab I have used for both APES and AP Chemistry. Pollutants build up over time within the two aquatic ecosystems. This is an analysis lab of the levels of pollutants within each system and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the impacts on the biota in the model.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Chemistry, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Aquatic Ecosystem Model Set up - lower level part 1
Have your students create a warm and exciting classroom atmosphere by setting up an Aquatic Ecosystem Model in your room! In this lesson, they will learn the fundamentals of how a planted aquarium runs and why each type of plant and animal is chosen for this research project.
This is suitable for 6-10th grades. Specifically designed for Earth Science/Ecology classes. Begins a course-long research project.
Materials: empty fish tanks, air pump, air hose, sponge filters, window sill, aquarium
6th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Geochemical Cycles Ecosystem lab - AP level pt 2
Students will explore how nutrients (carbon, nitrogen & phospohorus) through an aquatic ecosystem. Specific concepts included are how each nutrient impacts the life forms of the ecosystems in both positive and negative ways. This lab helps APES and AP Bio students in answering the free response questions. I have even used it as an indicator lab for AP Chemistry students
Materials: water samples, Aquarium master test kit
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Chemistry, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Geochemical Cycles Aquatic Ecosystem model lab - lower level part 3
In this lab, students will do water testing and explore how an aquarium system cycles through the nitrogen cycle. I've also added a bit about the phosphorus cycle and pH in it.
All you need is samples from you Aquatic Ecosystem model which you've had students pull daily over a 1 month period of time. Using a standard Master test kit for aquariums - students do super safe water tests.
**cost saver - each of those Master kits usually last me through 3 years of classes. Generally, your school wi
5th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Dilutions and Concentrations Unit
This collection of individual reviews is designed with the 'non-mathematical' student in mind. Each page focuses on a specific type of math problem and includes clear and concise example problems, followed by 5-10 practice problems whcih use the same pattern of setup. This can be used for self study, classroom or even distance learning. The progressive nature of how the content is presented and designed, enables even the worst of math skilled students to achieve mastery prior to getting to the m
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Environment
Unit: Stoichiometry of Solutions and Concentrations
This is a full unit, includes review sheets on Molarity and molality designed for homebound students (easily self directed), a lab experiment with an alternate assignment, and 4 versions of a summative quiz. This Unit is designed to fall AFTER Stoichiometry, Nomenclature, types of chemical reactions and oxidation states. It allows for review of all of those concepts. Answer keys are all included.
The lab experiment requires: distilled water, soda ash, calcium chloride, test tubes, test tube ra
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Chemistry, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSN-Q.A.3
, HSG-MG.A.1
, HSG-MG.A.2
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Erosion Bingo
An exciting and fast paced review game for erosion topics. This game covers topics found in middle school and high school levels of both Earth science and Environmental science. It is differentiated and challenges both special education students as well as advanced students.
This game is a complete class set with 20 unique bingo boards and 54 question/answer cards.
I've purchased similar games from educational suppliers for over $20 each game. The great thing about this game is that not only
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Conversions: g to mol & mol to g Complete Review
This review starts with a quick 'how to' section including examples. Also has nomenclature review problems. The problems are set up in grid style in order to keep student work nice and neat. Answer key shows exact setup for every problem. I generally assign 1 column per class in my general levels, and all 3 columns per day for my honors level. Column #1: nomenclature Column #2: mols -- > grams Column #3: grams -- > mols
9th - 11th
Applied Math, Chemistry
Lab: Testing the Activity Series
This is a multiple concepts lab that has a lot of 'wow' factor for students as metals disappear and new ones appear. It is in miniscale so you that don't use that much of your chemicals. For 250 students, I generally use up: 20 g Fe, three 12"x12" sheets of Al foil, 12" of Mg ribbon, 20g Zn powder, and 200 ml of 1M CuSO4 solution. Equipment: large test tubes, 0.001 accuracy balance, long glass thermometer, small beaker, graduated cylinder, timer (or let them use cell phones)
Concepts covered:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Chemistry, Other (Math)
Hydroponics Project (Seed Starting in Class Window)
Are you already a gardener who starts their own seeds? This is the PERFECT class project to bring your hobby to work! Not only that, but you'll get to do what EVERY teacher always wants to do - impart gardening knowledge that students may actually use as adults! Just bring your seeds and seed starting trays, but use sand and hydroponic mix instead of soil - and let your students do all the work for you. This project is an 8-12 week long duration. However, after the setup lab day - it will only
Not Specific
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Carbon Cycle research using the Aquatic Ecosystem Model - Lower level part 2
This is part 2 in the lower level lab series for the Aquatic Ecosystem Model. Designed for middle school and 9-10th grades - used in Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science and Biology.
In this lab, students get to really explore how the parts of an environment recycle carbon through the photosynthesis and respiration cycles.
5th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Erosion and Deposition: A Guided Inquiry Lab
This is a two part laboratory activity where students must create a hypothesis to test, design an experiment and then see if the experimental results support or refute their hypothesis. This lab incorporates application mathematics with the scientific method and critical thinking skills within the Earth science content. Suitable for upper level middle school to inclusion high school students.
Material cost should be under $5. The disposable materials can found around the yard. Very safe! The b
6th - 10th
Applied Math, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Acid-Base Geochemistry lab
This lab is designed for Chemistry 1. It is a relatively safe microscale lab using marble chips and a dropper of 1M acid (you can use HCl or H2SO4) - although gloves are recommended. Topics reviewed are: Acids & bases in solution, pH scale, salt formation, ocean acidification, carbonates, double replacement reaction, molar ratio, molar mass, percent composition, molarity, calculating pH, and stoichiometry
10th - 11th
Chemistry
Population dynamics lab using aquatic models - AP level pt 5
In this lab, students explore how wildlife management vs nonmanagement, directly impacted the resulting population dynamics of the next generation within the aquatic ecosystems. Detailed analysis of the dynamics deepens the understanding of the content. This lab directly helps students answer the free response portion of the AP Exam.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Also included in:Â Aquatic Ecosystem Model 10 Lab Bundle
Dilutions Part 2: grams to M & solving for Liters review
Are you exhausted from your students getting frustrated when doing mixed reviews and never seeming to 'get' how to do each one? These reviews are designed so that 'non-mathematical' students can find success in the math of Chemistry! These have been tested both in the classroom, and in Distance Learning. Each review starts with clear example problems, followed by practice problems that use those EXACT setups. They are also setup in the order at which students should take them in order to build t
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Environment, General Science
Also included in:Â Dilutions and Concentrations Unit
Dilutions part 1: M to mols & M to grams with Key
Are you exhausted from your students getting frustrated when doing mixed reviews and never seeming to 'get' how to do each one? These reviews are designed so that 'non-mathematical' students can find success in the math of Chemistry! These have been tested both in the classroom, and in Distance Learning. Each review starts with clear example problems, followed by practice problems that use those EXACT setups. They are also setup in the order at which students should take them in order to build t
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Environment, General Science
Also included in:Â Dilutions and Concentrations Unit
Dilutions part 3: grams to Molarity & Diluting dilutions
Are you exhausted from your students getting frustrated when doing mixed reviews and never seeming to 'get' how to do each one? These reviews are designed so that 'non-mathematical' students can find success in the math of Chemistry! These have been tested both in the classroom, and in Distance Learning. Each review starts with clear example problems, followed by practice problems that use those EXACT setups. They are also setup in the order at which students should take them in order to build t
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Environment
Also included in:Â Dilutions and Concentrations Unit
Dilutions Test
Covers: Molarity, molality, ppm, ppb, mass fractions, percent by volume, percent by mass, creating dilutions. This is the follow up test that I give distance learning students. If they can pass this test, then they can pass this topic on pretty much any state assessment.
9th - 12th
Chemistry
Also included in:Â Dilutions and Concentrations Unit
Using Dimensional Analysis in Real Life
Here's a fun and interesting way to introduce dimensional analysis and conversions by solving a real world problem that your students will easily identify with. They will be planning a spring break trip with their friends - and calculating how much each friend has to pay in order to share costs equally. I use this real life example when introducing Stoichiometry in Chemistry, but it can easily be used by math teachers as well. It really does prove how dimensional analysis CAN be used in real li
8th - 11th
Algebra, Applied Math, Chemistry
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About the store
Experience
AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Honors Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology 1, Earth Science, Environmental Science. I've taught at Inner City Schools, Suburban Schools, and Rural Schools. I am very active on the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) list serves and have led workshops at local NSTA affiliate conferences.
Teaching style
When I look at a Unit, my first thought is creating the laboratory inquiry activity for it. After I've created that - I 'wrap' the rest of the content around it. Like most science teachers, I'm forced to pay out of pocket for most of my laboratory experiments. So you will find that most of the experiments I design use easily obtained, inexpensive materials - or are microscaled. My chemistry labs are all developed for 45 minute class periods. The Earth Science labs are developed for the hour-and-a-half block.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Dean's list - 4 years and running (during undergrad)
ETS Award of Excellence - Biology content knowledge
My own education history
Bachelor's in Chemistry, Bachelor's in Biology, Master's in Geoscience.
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