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Hi! I'm Meg. For the past 10 years, I've been dedicated to bringing engaging STEM education to students in Alberta. I'm driven by a belief in the power of authentic, inquiry-based learning to demonstrate the importance and value of STEM. In today's world, where so much is automated and readily available, I'm passionate about equipping students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive.
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Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties (Alberta 2024 Science aligned)
"Matter Detectives: Exploring Material Properties" brings the excitement of material science to your Grade 2 classroom! Aligned with the NEW 2024 Alberta Science Curriculum for Grade 2, this resource guides students through the fascinating world of materials and their properties. Students begin by defining and categorizing materials, then take on the role of material engineers to test various materials. Through hands-on investigations, they’ll discover properties like malleability, reflectivit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
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Hi! I'm Meg. For the past 10 years, I've been dedicated to bringing engaging STEM education to students in Alberta. I'm driven by a belief in the power of authentic, inquiry-based learning to demonstrate the importance and value of STEM. In today's world, where so much is automated and readily available, I'm passionate about equipping students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive.
Teaching style
I believe that there are no boxes or barriers when it comes to learning, classrooms, subject areas or otherwise. My favourite tech tools are the ones that get you away from the screen and into the environment. STEM education can be accessible for all ages, whether you've integrated it into your classroom or have avoided it like the plague. My goal is to create valuable resources and student activities that integrate technology in a way that extends into a broad range of interests and connects students to their communities and natural environments.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Permanent Teaching Certification - Alberta Education
Google for Education Certified Innovator - 2019
micro:bit Champion - 2025
My own education history
B.Ed Elementary Education, University of Alberta, 2009 - 2013
Masters of Educational Technology, University of British Columbia, currently enrolled
Additional biographical information
I'm a mom to two incredible humans, newbie bouldering climber, and occasional runner. I am a lifelong explorer of edtech, Earth, and the Disneyland single rider line.
Sometimes I like to draw science cartoons that are pretty punny, if I do say so myself... 😏
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