KcoolScience
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CARLSBAD, California, United States
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I've spent over a decade teaching all levels of chemistry and physics- up to the AP curriculum! My goal is for classroom to be engaging, safe, inclusive, and inspiring for my students, and design lectures and practices that aim to be as concise as possible so I have time to focus on the hands-on labs, activities, and discussions that make science awesome. When I first started teaching AP Physics 2 especially, I was frustrated by the lack of resources available- so spent a couple of years honing, refining, and sharing my curriculum to get it to where it is today and be sharable!
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AP Physics Lab | Resistivity of Playdough | Resistor Properties | Editable
This lab, designed for my AP Physics 2 students, guides students through investigating the length and area affect on resistance using a play-dough (NOT CIRCUIT DOUGH) resistor. Then, the students will use their data to determine the resistivity value of play-dough. Materials required: Voltmeter, Ammeter, Playdough, ruler, plastic knife (for shaping/cutting dough), batteries Time: Approx. 1.5 hrs (can be made to 45 min if each group only does length or area, not both)
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Physics Lab | Resistors in Series and Parallel | Hands On | Simulation Option
This lab was designed to be used as an introductory lab in my AP Physics 2 course and an exploration lab in my Physics in the Universe classes. In the lab, instructions are provided for both a simulation (pHet Circuit Builder) and hands-on materials (bulbs, wires, battery, multimeters), as I encourage students to do both simultaneously for deeper understanding. The lab consists of 4 parts. Part 1 they learn to use a multimeter and how current is the same everywhere in a series circuit. Part 2 i
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
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Experience
I've spent over a decade teaching all levels of chemistry and physics- up to the AP curriculum! My goal is for classroom to be engaging, safe, inclusive, and inspiring for my students, and design lectures and practices that aim to be as concise as possible so I have time to focus on the hands-on labs, activities, and discussions that make science awesome. When I first started teaching AP Physics 2 especially, I was frustrated by the lack of resources available- so spent a couple of years honing, refining, and sharing my curriculum to get it to where it is today and be sharable!
Teaching style
I try to limit my lectures in class and create curriculum that is interactive, concise, and effective. In this store, you will mostly find my AP Curriculum- the lecture notes, with plenty of student practice and discussions thrown in. To get a sense of my teaching style- and preview the lecture notes available- please check out my Youtube channel!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Achieving my M.Ed in Curriculum during the 2020-2022 school years while teaching full time
Presenting "Exploring STEM" at CA STEM Symposium 2017 with my students
San Diego Science New Educator Award 2016
Sweetwater Unified High School District Outstanding New Educator 2013
My own education history
B.A. in Chemistry from San Diego State University
M.Ed in Science Instruction and Curriculum from University of Washington
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