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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STEM Team Building Activity- Straws and Connectors (3D shapes)
Easy low prep way to review or introduce 3D shapes. Small groups of students build a structure with 3 or more 3D shapes. After building students can add the number of edges, vertices and sides.
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Geometry, Math
TEKS
MA.K.1.E
, MA.K.1.G
, MA.2.1.E
+2
Picture Books STEM- Drum Dream Girl
In this slideshow presentation students will listen to the story 'Drum Dream Girl". Then students will create their own drums using recycled materials. A student handout is provided in the slideshow.
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Literature
TEKS
LA.5.1.A
, LA.3.1.E
, LA.2.7.B
+6
STEM Design Challenge- Air Powered Cars
Students learn about force and motion by creating air powered cars and testing their designs.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.2.2.B
, SCIENCE.3.7.B
, SCIENCE.4.7
+2
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
STEM Team Building Activity- Blockhead
An easy low-prep STEM teaming building activity where students must work together to create a small block tower on a team members head. Build communication skills and collaboration while having a fun time.
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering
TEKS
LA.2.1.B
, LA.5.1.B
, LA.4.1.B
+3
STEM Team Building Activity- Blocks and Dice
A fun engaging team building activity where small groups of students use wooden blocks and roll a dice to build a structure. A great way to build collaboration and communication skills.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Engineering
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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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