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
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
Mini Astronaut (Solar Bead) Shelter Challenge
Students create a mini astronaut with solar beads and pipe cleaner before designing a shelter that will protect it from solar radiation.
3rd - 7th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
MP1
, MP3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+18
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
Balloon Rocket-STEM Challenge
Students will create a balloon-powered rocket that will carry a payload to the ceiling. Using balloons, straws, and paper clips students have to figure out how to get their payload to the top without spilling.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+15
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
Design a helmet for your Astronaut (Egg)
Help a astronaut (egg) protect his head by designing a helmet that will help them land safety and fully intact.
3rd - 6th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
MP3
, MP4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+14
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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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