20 + years in Education,
Certified in the areas of:
K-12th Health and Physical Education,
K-12th Guidance and Counseling,
7th-12th Social Studies, and
7th-12th English
We discuss the facts and results of sugar as a main staple in one's diet. What to expect to learn: Pictures of both healthy and unhealthy foods.Focus on fruit snacks being empty calories along with soda pop.The chemical formula is illustrated along with facts regarding sugar in excess. Sugar can be hidden in foods under the disguise of different names and high intake could lead to bodily changes.
Take a look at what to "look" for at the grocery store along with vital food groups briefly explained. What to expect to learn: Food groups will be defined such as vegetables, grains, fruits, dairy, and even water.Tips and tricks on how the grocery store tries to get you to buy more expensive products and an unhealthy selection. Bread, cereal and rice will be discussed along with dairy case and meat alternatives in diet.
We will discuss weather conditions and how to remain safe. What to expect to learn: Regional weather, Covid-19 being a means for planning, and the importance of a plan for inclement weather. What to include in an emergency supply kit and disaster preparedness.Marine (water) hazards and what to do to be safe and unharmed.Thunderstorm safety precautions discussed.Tornado tips and fire safety prevention.Safety precautions that students intend on discussing with their household.
We need to learn to not only protect our skin but have an understanding. What to expect to learn: Define skin and its conditions.Take a look at not only the layers of skin but fun facts.Skin virus, cancer, and treatment for dry/sunburned skin.Ways to protect yourself from the sun's rays.
Taking a look at the labels is important when deciding what to eat for fuel. What to expect to learn: Nutrition facts to incorporate both old and new label.Being able to view a product label to include serving size, calories, nutrients, and percentage of daily value.How fiber and protein are important to offset sugar content.What label contents do not have a percentage daily value.Ability to recognize footnote along with salt intake. What is a single label versus a dual column label?A scenario t
Science of the brain to include the left and right hemisphere. What to expect to learn: How we make decisions using our brains, functionality and facts included. Left brain versus right brains, weight of brain, along with what makes a teenager's brain different. A short brain teaser to determine brain's reaction based on hemisphere.
It is important nowadays to stay safe online. Students will be able to take a look at the following: Cyberbullying defined and why it could occur.Different types of bullying online - stealing passwords, impersonation, flaming, harassment, and text wars. Instagram, implications of sending pictures, Internet polling, interactive gaming, and how one can stop the bullying online.Use of good messaging, ignoring negative communications, talking to others if it presents a problem, and being awa
5th - 8th
Character Education, Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
You will be able to define and distinguish between the common cold, flu, and what an epidemiologist does. What to expect to learn: Key vocabulary such as agent, communicable, and pathogens defined.How many people are affected by colds, how they become ill and symptoms. Take a look at if cold weather makes one sick. Symptoms of cold versus flu. A visual representation of map of states seeing flu (influenza) activity level.Basic ways to combat disease and means to prevent from becoming sick.Care
Let's take a look at how we can protect our environment and recycle. You can expect students to learn the following: Recycling with be defined along with the 3 R's.The meaning of the recycling symbol.Emphasis on reduce, reuse, and recycle.Students will be able to brainstorm what can be recycled comparing it to a short list.Identify what cannot be recycled and where to recycle.Ways for students to start or continue to recycle and help our environment.A glance at several STEM careers listed.
Learn about the value of honeybees, crops such as corn, along with the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables one slide at a time. What to expect to learn: Importance of honeybees to our food supply.Corn and the Three Sisters Plot planning and spacing.Corn stalk breakage.Nutritional facts and information for corn, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, grapefruit and citrus fruits. Key citrus production areas and take a look at Florida strawberry production.
What to expect students to learn: Composition and pressure of ball defined.Varied playing surfaces, albedos, weather map, along with tennis seasons.Forces that come into play with tennis, heat illnesses, and temperature concerns.Heat Index (HI) chart displayed in relationship to activity exertion.Fun weather facts with relationship to tennis, basic terminology to know, and questions slide.
What to expect within the slides: Being able to take a look at a student example of her health & fitness journal.Student description of overall health, diet, fitness, and what she did over the summer. A series of follow-up questions for the teacher to ask and lead into a discussion or debate with regards to the choices student has made this past summer.The existence of talking points (responses) for a more active discussion.
Take a look at what types of infectious disease exist, relevant examples, and what you can do to remain healthy. What to expect to learn: The rise of infectious disease along with Covid-19 at a glance.What are some diseases and vocabulary terms defined.Ways that infection can travel and enter your body.Signs and symptoms to look for if one is infected with a disease.How to decrease risk of infection.Brainstorm other means or ways to remain having a healthy body.
A comprehensive look at weather and how it has affected our world from a historical perspective. What to expect to learn: Taking a look at weather affecting military history such as Washington crossing the Delaware.Battle plans key as a result of weather conditions and potential forecast.President Grant and interest in weather observations.Creation of U.S. Weather Bureau Department of Agriculture being a factor and WWI strategy.Weather science, WWII, and modern technology under the umbrella of
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5th - 9th
Family Consumer Sciences, Health
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Experience
20 + years in Education,
Certified in the areas of:
K-12th Health and Physical Education,
K-12th Guidance and Counseling,
7th-12th Social Studies, and
7th-12th English
Teaching style
A guide on the side allowing for students to develop a growth mindset and taking pride in ownership of their learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Hand-Selected: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children
Staff Member of the Month - School Counselor
Scholarship Recipient - M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
My own education history
B.S. in Health and Physical Education
M.Ed. in Guidance and School Counseling
Additional Professional Credits Beyond M.Ed. - 60+ to include character education, clinical psychology, gifted and talented along with informational technology.
Additional biographical information
I find myself constantly learning as an adult with a love for reading and being able to learn something new each and everyday.
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