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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Discoveries in American Aviation- The Wright Brothers
The idea of “discovery in flight” is an event marking a significant change in what had been previously known about airplanes and flight. In this STEM lesson, students will create Sled Kites as they learn about the Wright brothers who were the first to successfully fly, changing the World in a brief 12-second moment.
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
, RI.4.5
+9
Water Filter Challenge
Students design a water filter prototype to clean polluted water.
3rd - 7th
Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.2
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+22
Space Plant Habitat Challenge
For long-term Term Space Travel, growing our own food is essential. In this challenge, students will use recycled materials to create a prototype of a plant habitat that doesn't use soil. Students will keep tracker of their plant's growth through a data table.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+29
Water Pump Challenge
Students are tasked with creating a water pump system that will transport water from one container to another that's at least three feet away.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
NGSS, TEKS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+19
STEM Design Challenge- Desert Island Raft
Students make a raft that will float. Start by exploring the outdoor near your school to collect sticks and leaves. Show students the real-life raft building video to help inspire their own designs.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.2.1.A
, SCIENCE.2.1.B
, SCIENCE.2.11.B
+7
STEM Design Challenge- Paper Cup Phones
A low prep STEM challenge where student use string and paper cups to make a phone.
1st - 5th
Classroom Community, Engineering
TEKS
SCIENCE.3.8.A
, SCIENCE.5.8.A
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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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