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Georgia, United States
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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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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
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
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
Earth and Moon - Study Guide and Test Bundle
This package includes all the assessment material you need to assess students' knowledge of the key concepts of the Earth and moon in space. 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 - 10th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
Science Fair Complete Project Guide Packet
This science fair project guide packet includes everything you need to get your students started with the science fair. Packet includes, a letter to the parent, navigating the science fair, science fair process step-by-step guide, project checkpoints and a scoring rubric. This is the one-stop shop for all of your students' science fair needs.
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Process Skills - Remediation
This packet is a great way to re-teach and address concepts that are misunderstood or not entirely clear. Additionally, this packet could be used for test prep or as an extension to challenge those kiddos who have already mastered the general concept. This packet requires students to use their higher ordered critical thinking skills to demonstrate their knowledge.
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Scientific Method / Process Skills - PowerPoint
This PowerPoint discusses the scientific method, provides variable practice and metric conversions. This product can also be used with the scaffolded/cloze notes also found at my store.
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Nature of Science - PowerPoint
This PowerPoint highlights the aims and goals of science. It describes what the body of science is.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, General Science
Understanding the Rock Cycle: A Critical Thinking Activity
This worksheet is more than your usual skill and drill type document. This set of questions requires students to utilize their higher order critical thinking skills. Students are prompted to make comparisons, analysis and synthesis of data.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Earth and Moon in Space - Cloze / Scaffolded Notes
This set of cloze/scaffolded notes is paired perfectly with its companion PowerPoint, also available at my store.
5th - 9th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
Scientific Method / Process Skills - Cloze / Scaffolded Notes
This set of cloze notes corresponds with the Scientific Method and Process Skills PowerPoint.
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General 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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