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Kool Kat Science

Rated 4.82 out of 5, based on 60 reviews
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Toledo, Ohio, United States
About the store
We bring 20 years of classroom teaching, 20+ years of programming across multiple industries, and 15 years of writing STEM lessons for schools in the US and for our STEM clubs and workshops.
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Preview of Cardboard Attachment Poster

Cardboard Attachment Poster

At the beginning of the school year, student teams may put together a sample board containing ways that cardboard can be used when constructing cardboard projects. This makes an excellent resource for the cardboard arcade, magnetic car obstacle course and other STEM projects that will be built over the course of the year. This poster can be constructed with the step-by-step demonstration of the Cardboard Attachment slideshow that can be found in the TPT Kool Kat Science Teacher Store.
Preview of SketchUp Mars Rover Modeling Bundle

SketchUp Mars Rover Modeling Bundle

SketchUp is 3D modeling software used by engineers, architects, and designers around the world. It is very powerful and can be used to build highly detailed models. This bundle includes a PowerPoint introduction, a step-by-step beginner's worksheet, four sets recipe cards, and teacher background notes. The introduction familiarizes students with the SketchUp interface and the basic tools.The worksheet guides novice SketchUp users as they build a 3D model of a Mars rover chassis and wheels. Each
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About the store

Experience

We bring 20 years of classroom teaching, 20+ years of programming across multiple industries, and 15 years of writing STEM lessons for schools in the US and for our STEM clubs and workshops.

Teaching style

The Kool Kat Science approach to constructing STEM workshops utilizes fundamental STEM skills like critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving. Design thinking, real-world technical skills, innovative tools, and materials are utilized while encouraging the development of grit and resilience in our students.

My own education history

BS earned in Elementary Education in 1998 from Taylor University, with middle school endorsements in science, mathematics, technology, language arts, and social studies. MS earned in 2009 from The University of Cincinnati in Science Curriculum Instruction.

Additional biographical information

In 2008, Paula served in a team of educators to implement STEM education in the Cincinnati Public School System. In this capacity, she wrote curricula, trained teachers, served as a focus group liaison, and event coordinator for STEM education programs. Beginning in 2014, Dave, a software engineer, and Paula began writing project-based STEM and STEAM curricula for school districts across the United States and worldwide.