Joy Parrish

This powerpoint discusses the air around us. Composition as well as layers of the atmosphere. Links included are embedded to youtube videos about each element and layer.

Before we enter debates or controversial topics. We address what a fallacy is. Search: Love is a Fallacy-- short story by Max Shulman. This is a great way to introduce students to logic with some humor. I use this as a read aloud. As you read, students will write the definitions of each of the fallacies presented. At the end, I will pause after the narrator commits a fallacy to see informally if the class can identify the correct fallacy from Polly. Afterwards, students will identify the f

First day of class activity!  Do you hate going over the expectations-- definitely not my favorite task.  This is a fun way to introduce the class to SCIENCE.  They have lots of equipment they are responsible for, so getting familiar with the classroom is great.  I use this activity every year and it never gets boring! For my students that have been in my class before, I make it a competition--first one done gets a prize (usually like a pencil or something useful for the first day). When they

Use this worksheet to find recent earthquakes in the US and around the world. Using the USGS Tracking map-- students can find the most recent earthquakes. Some might even be near their areas! A very fun resource! This is a quick 10-15 minute assignment.

An easy to use downloadable version of the CDE science standards for middle school. You can then laminate them and post on the walls. I then often ask students to determine which standard we are working on.

This is a guided notesheet to help students write notes with the lecture

These are notes to facilitate learning about genetics. Vocabulary and punnett square problem solving included. I use this with my 7th grade classes. There are guided notes as well and step by step instructions for constructing a punnett square. After completing the notes, there is a check for understanding form. We also play Quizlet games-- this is the study set I made to help retain Vocabulary : https://quizlet.com/788747800/genetics-vocab-7th-grade-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=64b41d03-66e7-49fe

These are notes for a lecture with a guided notesheet. The PowerPoint includes vocabulary and a link to a Quizlet as well as a check for understanding Exit Ticket.

I use these clips to introduce the concept of climate change (previously global warming). Students will write 2-3 items for each clip on a separate sheet of paper.

A list of policies and procedures I use in my classroom. Breaks down all the gradebook categories and how I address them in my classroom. Procedure, Procedure, Procedure-- thank you Dr. Wong :)