KellysSTEMkids
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Burleson, Texas, United States
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I have been teaching for 9 years. For 5 of those years I taught 2nd second ELAR and Science. Currently I'm the STEM/GT specialist for my campus.
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Straw Rocket- STEM Challenge
Students will learn about rocket stability by creating a model of a rocket with simple materials like paper and straws. Students will be challenged to make their rocket travel the farthest in a straight line.
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3a
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+15
STEM Design Challenge- Paper Plate Basket
Students work in a small group to turn a paper plate into a basket. Students test the strength of their basket by continuing to add weights to their created baskets.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.2.8.A
, MA.2.8.C
, MA.3.6.C
STEM Challenge- Symmetry
Students work in small groups to turn pattern blocks into symmetrical creations. Use in a station, introduce symmetry, review symmetry or as a fun, engaging activity. This activity is low prep yet highly engaging to students.
PreK - 5th
Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.K.6.A
, MA.K.6.D
, MA.1.6.D
+1
STEM Design Challenge- Bubble Geometry
Students explore 3D shapes by making bubble wands in different 3D shapes. This activity can get a little messy, take students outside for a fun out of the classroom learning experience.
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.1.6.A
, MA.1.6.B
, MA.2.8.A
+3
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for 9 years. For 5 of those years I taught 2nd second ELAR and Science. Currently I'm the STEM/GT specialist for my campus.
Teaching style
Very student centered, my lessons are continually evolving to match the style and current passions of my current bath of students.
I'm always trying to make my classroom as fun as possible because learning something new should be exciting.
Relationships are extremely important to me. I want my students to feel comfortable and confident while in my classroom.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Overachiever teacher grant from Pilot Pen
Chisolm Trail Education Grant
My own education history
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from UNT
Masters in Educational Leadership from UNT
The National Certificate for STEM Teaching from NISC
Gifted and Talented certificate through TEA
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