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I have been a science educator for nineteen years in the largest school district in the state of Georgia. I have primarily taught 6th grade Earth Science. In addition to teaching in the general education setting, I have taught accelerated Earth Science, Science Enrichment as well as worked extensively with ESOL and special education students. In previous years, I have chaired the grade level and grade level science department. Additionally, I have facilitated professional development at the local school level.
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Determing Relative Age of Rock Layers: An Investigative Approach
In this activity students get a chance to apply their knowledge and understanding of paleontology to determine the relative age of rock layers and what types of conditions existed to produce them, as well as conceptualizing the use of index fossils to gleam information about Earth's geologic history.
5th - 10th
Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Plate Boundaries: A Connecting Through Color Activity
This unique new product line is designed to tap into students' creative side to activate the brain and prepare it for learning, as well as reinforce concepts previously taught. In this activity, students follow a specific set of directions in order to create a detailed picture of Earth's various plate boundaries and resulting changes to Earth's surface. Sure to be a crowd pleaser for both teachers and students alike!
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics
Scientific Method Lab - Jumping Origami Frogs
This hands on laboratory experience allows students to apply their knowledge of the scientific method and process skills in a concrete manner. In addition to traditional lab analysis questions, this activity incorporates key math concepts of graphing. This lab is sure to be a crowd pleaser and one you will go back to for years to come.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Ocean Currents & Climate - lesson packet
This worksheet packet aids students in the discovery of ocean currents effect and influence on climate. Students will compare ocean surface currents to global wind patterns and draw conclusions. This activity is great as either reinforcement or enrichment of this key Earth Science concept.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Understanding Plate Boundaries - Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way to help connect your students to the difficult concepts of plate boundary interaction and the resulting changes in Earth's crust. Students are able to easily understand these processes by manipulating the information graphically. Additionally, this resource could be used as either an extension or remediation.
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics
National Geographic: Colliding Continents Movie Guide
This movie guide is an excellent companion piece to the National Geographic: Colliding Continents. The questions correspond to the chronological order of the content presented. Answer Key is provided.
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
A Scale Model of The Solar System - A Hands-on Activity
This hands-on activity is a great way to reinforce the concepts of the scale of the solar system. Students are genuinely shocked to see the sizes of various space objects relative to one another. Students are actively engaged in the learning process. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, General Science
Locating Earthquake Epicenters: An Investigative Approach
This all inclusive lab activity is a great way to help students understand how field seismologists locate earthquake epicenters, while also cementing the concepts of the difference between P and S waves. This activity is also a great way to boost cross curriculum skills, such as map skills.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Layers of the Atmosphere - Foldable Lesson Packet
This self-directed foldable is an excellent hands-on, creative way to help reinforce atmosphere content. Students will be able to correctly identify the layers of the atmosphere, characteristics of each layer, as well as it's significance.
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, General Science
Temperature and Density - An Investigative Approach - Labratory / Experiment
In this laboratory experiment, students investigate the effects of temperature on density. Additionally, students are challenged to apply their understanding to the layers of the atmosphere.
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
Weathering / Erosion / Deposition / Soil - Study Guide & Test Bundle
This package includes all the assessment material you need to assess students' knowledge of the key concets and skills over weathering, erosion, deposition and soil formation. This package includes a study guide and answer key, as well as a geneal ed verison of a test and modified version, great for special ed and ESOL students. Optional student answer documents have been included to ease the burden of grading. These tests include modified true/false, multiple choice, completion and diagram ques
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science
Earthquake - Review Game - Vocabulary BINGO
Allow this game to take the leg work out of constructing a quality review. This BINGO game will test students working knowledge of key earthquake vocabulary. Improve and deepen student understand, and have BINGO-ed students put each term in their own words, as you check for accuracy.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
Weathering / Erosion / Deposition / Soil - Review Game "2 Truths & a Lie"
Use this review game to help students prepare for upcoming assessments, or as an informal review, ticket out the door or warm-up activity.
5th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science
National Geographic: Nature's Fury Movie Guide
This movie guide is an excellent companion piece to the National Geographic: Nature's Fury. The questions correspond to the chronological order of the content presented. Answer Key is provided. (Tornados, hurricanes, floods, storms, natural disasters, etc.).
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Big Bang: An Investigative Approach - Labratory / Experiment
This creative, hands-on activity is an excellent method to help students investigate and learn about the Big Bang Theory and the evidence that supports it. A favorite of my students, who say the best part is popping the balloon!
5th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
Stars, Galaxies, Universe, and Modern Tools of Astronomy: A Crossword Puzzle
This traditional crossword puzzle is designed to assess students understanding, as well as reinforce concepts. Astronomy topics covered include: stars, galaxies, telescopes, and astronomical measurements, etc. This worksheet serves a companion with the other astronomy content products available at the Kool School store.
5th - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
Mapping Earthquakes and Volcanoes - Skills Lab
Mapping activity modified from an older textbook. This all inclusive skills lab, allows students to explore the relationship between volcanos and earthquakes. It also incorporates, higher ordered analytical skills, as well as reinforces map skills.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Weather Factors & Patterns - Crossword Puzzle
This crossword is a great companion piece to the other corresponding meteorological products available at Kool School. This is a great tool for reinforcement, remediation, extension, or even test-prep. Topics covered include: fronts, winds, humidity, energy transfer, etc.
5th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Earthquakes - Study Guide and Test Package
This package includes all the assessment material you need to assess students' knowledge of the key concets and skills over earthquakes. This package includes a study guide and answer key, as well as a geneal ed verison of a test and modified version, great for special ed and ESOL students. Optional student answer documents have been included to ease the burden of grading. These tests include modified true/false, multiple choice, completion and diagram questions.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences
Weathering & Erosion: A Laboratory Activity
This activity is an hands-on inquiry activity. Students are actively engaged in the application of the key concepts regarding weathering and erosion. This is a great activity to help students grasp the abstract concepts making them more concrete. A resource that you will revisit year after year.
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science
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About the store
Experience
I have been a science educator for nineteen years in the largest school district in the state of Georgia. I have primarily taught 6th grade Earth Science. In addition to teaching in the general education setting, I have taught accelerated Earth Science, Science Enrichment as well as worked extensively with ESOL and special education students. In previous years, I have chaired the grade level and grade level science department. Additionally, I have facilitated professional development at the local school level.
Teaching style
Engaging.
Awards & shining teacher moments
•Dean’s List Student, 2001 – 2006
•Faculty Scholar Student, Fall 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 & Spring 2005
•Dean’s Scholarship Key Recipient, Fall 2003, 2005 & Spring 2005
•Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, 2005 – 2006
•Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society, 2004 – 2006
•Golden Key International Honour Society, 2004 – 2006
•Alpha Lambda Theta Freshmen Honor Society, 2002
My own education history
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Batchelor of Science, Middle Childhood Education, May 2006
Concentrations: Science and Social Studies
GPA in Major: 3.95, Cumulative GPA: 3.89
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