LET'S GET REAL
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Longview, Texas, United States
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Welcome to my store! I'm Dr. Sharman Johnston (aka Dr. J), and I've been writing preschool, kindergarten, and elementary curriculum for more than forty years. I began my career as a reading specialist; and no matter what hat I’ve worn—teacher, administrator, curriculum author, or consultant—I’ve always emphasized literacy. My TPT science and social studies resources target two critical aspects of elementary school literacy—CONTENT-AREA literacy and MULTICULTURAL literacy.
All of my books, printables, posters, and games focus on content-area literacy—building the specialized vocabulary of science and social studies—because having an extensive vocabulary is not only a top predictor of reading success, it also has a huge impact on overall school success and standardized testing scores.
My science materials target topics and standards outlined in the NGSS and TEKS. In social studies, I concentrate on resources that develop a knowledge of and an appreciation for the diverse cultures in our global society.
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Biomes and Ecosystems: POSTER PACK
Learning the differences between biomes, ecosystems, and habitats can be confusing; but the Biomes of the World series from Let’s Get Real makes it crystal clear with easy-to-understand definitions, maps, and a wide variety of resources, including the Biomes and Ecosystems POSTER PACK. This set of five 11 x 17 inch reference posters defines and illustrates the five biomes—aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra—with colorful photos and provides a KEY WORD for each biome. Vocabular
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, TEKS
RI.K.7
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.6
+16
Also included in: BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE
BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE
Take an in-depth look at the world’s biomes with the BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE. This jam-packed bundle includes SIX Biomes PowerPoints, FIVE activity books, FIVE colorful 11 x 17 inch reference posters, FOURTEEN cross-curricular activities, and TWO FREE BONUS activity books, Life in the Ocean and Life in the Rainforest. BIOME POWERPOINT KEY FEATURES: This bundle includes SIX PowerPoints—one for each biome, plus the introductory PPT, The Five Biomes. 150+ animated slides Student-fri
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
, RI.2.7
+21
THE FOUR SPHERES: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere
Introduce your students to the changes in and interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere with THE FOUR SPHERES ACTIVITY BOOK from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. The Four Spheres illustrates the characteristics of each sphere, explores the ways changes in one sphere can affect changes in another, and contains multiple activities—including three review activities—to keep your students engaged. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is a Sphere?Characteristics
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.4
, RI.3.7
, RI.3.10
+33
Also included in: OUR CHANGING EARTH SCIENCE UNIT
LET'S EXPLORE BIOMES POWERPOINT BUNDLE
Bring your biomes studies to life with the LET'S EXPLORE BIOMES BUNDLE, a colorful set of six interactive PowerPoint presentations that are sure to keep your students engaged. The Let’s Explore Biomes series provides a virtual tour of each biome—aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra—and includes the following features: 148 slides Clear and simple definitionsKey word learning system25 video clips14 mapsAmazing nature photographyAnimated fun factsPop-Up QuizzesVocabulary reviewsWriting
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
+20
Biomes and Ecosystems: ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
Explore the world’s five biomes—and SAVE 25%—with the BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE, which contains one book for each of the five biomes—aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra. Each book has an interactive cut-and-glue format that highlights the major ecosystems in each biome, as well as ecosystem adaptations and examples of biome food chains. KEY FEATURES: Each book contains the following features: Student-friendly definitionsMemory-boosting key words for each biomeA w
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
, RI.2.10
+22
THE GRASSLAND BIOME ACTIVITY BOOK (Biomes and Ecosystems series)
Explore the Earth’s grasslands with THE GRASSLAND BIOME, from the Biomes and Ecosystems series. This interactive book has an engaging cut-and-glue format that features plants and animals found in THREE of the largest grassland ecosystems— African Savanna, American Great Plains and South American Pampas. This comprehensive introduction to the grassland biome also includes examples of grassland adaptations and illustrates the way energy from the sun is passed to plants and animals in a grassla
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.K.7
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.6
+22
Also included in: Biomes and Ecosystems: ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
THE DESERT BIOME ACTIVITY BOOK (Biomes and Ecosystems series)
Explore the Earth’s deserts with THE DESERT BIOME, from the Biomes and Ecosystems series. This interactive book has an engaging cut-and-glue format that features plants and animals found in THREE desert ecosystems—the Sahara Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Antarctic Desert. This comprehensive introduction to the desert biome also includes examples of desert adaptations and illustrates the way energy from the sun is passed to plants and animals in a desert food chain. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCL
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.K.7
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.6
+22
Also included in: Biomes and Ecosystems: ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
THE TUNDRA BIOME ACTIVITY BOOK (Biomes and Ecosystems series)
Explore the Earth’s frozen permafrost with THE TUNDRA BIOME, from the Biomes and Ecosystems series. This interactive book has an engaging cut-and-glue format that features plants and animals found in the tundra’s summer and winter seasons. This comprehensive introduction to the tundra biome also includes examples of tundra adaptations and illustrates the way energy from the sun is passed to plants and animals in a tundra food chain. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is a Biome? (Biome vs. Ec
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.1.6
, RI.1.7
, RI.2.4
+17
Also included in: Biomes and Ecosystems: ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
THE FOREST BIOME ACTIVITY BOOK (Biomes and Ecosystems series)
Explore the Earth’s forests with THE FOREST BIOME, from the Biomes and Ecosystems series. This interactive book has an engaging cut-and-glue format that features plants and animals found in THREE forest ecosystems— Taiga, Temperate, and Tropical Rainforests. This comprehensive introduction to the forest biome also includes examples of forest adaptations and illustrates the way energy from the sun is passed to plants and animals in a forest food chain. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is a
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.K.7
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.6
+20
Also included in: Biomes and Ecosystems: ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
FORMS OF ENERGY ACTIVITY BOOK (Characteristics and Changes)
Introduce your students to the characteristics of and changes to forms of energy with the FORMS OF ENERGY ACTIVITY BOOK from the Science Foundations series. Forms of Energy uses an interactive cut-and-glue format to introduce... the differences between kinetic and potential energycharacteristics of the nine forms of energyenergy transfers and transformations. This activity book also includes THREE review activities, with answer keys. TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is Energy?Kinetic vs. Potential Ener
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.3.4
, RI.3.7
, RI.3.10
+17
Also included in: FORMS OF ENERGY SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
THE PLANT KINGDOM ACTIVITY BOOK (Foundations Science Curriculum)
Explore the world of plants—and meet your science standards—with THE PLANT KINGDOM, an activity book from the Foundations Science Curriculum series. The Plant Kingdom features everything from plant characteristics and parts to life cycles and photosynthesis, as it highlights the four major classes of plants. It also includes three activity pages and a science experiment that illustrates the vascular systems of plants. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:The Science of BotanyInherited TraitsPlant Taxon
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
L.3.6
, L.4.6
, L.5.6
+13
Also included in: THE PLANT KINGDOM SCIENCE UNIT (Science Foundations Curriculum series)
LET'S EXPLORE THE TUNDRA BIOME POWERPOINT
Take your students on a virtual trip to the frozen tundra with LET'S EXPLORE THE TUNDRA BIOME, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation that’s sure to keep them engaged. The Tundra Biome compares and contrasts plant and animal adaptations during its two seasons—winter and summer—and includes the following features: 23 slides (plus one for photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions3 video clipsAmazing nature photographyTundra mapAnimated fun factsVocabulary reviewWriting prompt OUT
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
NGSS, TEKS
4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
+13
Also included in: BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE
LET'S EXPLORE INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD POWERPOINT
Introduce your students to the world’s greatest inventors, with LET’S EXPLORE INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation that’s sure to keep your students engaged. Inventions traces the history of scientific inventions with the following features: 29 animated slides (plus photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions/text6 video clipsColorful photos OUTLINE OF SLIDES INCLUDED:INTRODUCTION (video clip) Invention or Discovery?What Is a Patent?PREHISTORI
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, TEKS
RI.3.3
, RI.3.4
, RI.3.7
+15
Also included in: DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
LET'S EXPLORE THE DESERT BIOME POWERPOINT
Take a journey through the world’s driest biome with LET'S EXPLORE THE DESERT, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation that’s sure to keep your students engaged. This virtual tour highlights three iconic desert ecosystems—the Sahara, Chihuahuan, and Antarctic—and includes the following features: 24 slides (plus one for photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions3 video/sound clipsAmazing nature photography4 mapsAnimated fun factsVocabulary reviewWriting prompt OUTLINE OF SLIDES:THE
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
NGSS, TEKS
1-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
+16
Also included in: BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE
FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS ACTIVITY BOOK (Science Curriculum series)
Explore the ways energy is passed from the sun to all living things—and meet your science standards—with FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS: Connections Among Living Things, an interactive book from the Science Curriculum series. Food Chains presents a step-by-step look at the energy pathways within food chains and webs, with simple explanations and original illustrations, and also includes multiple review activities to increase comprehension and retention. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is a Food Chain?P
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.3.3
, RI.3.10
, L.3.6
+11
Also included in: FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS SCIENCE UNIT
LET'S EXPLORE THE GRASSLAND BIOME POWERPOINT
Take your students on a virtual safari with LET'S EXPLORE THE GRASSLAND BIOME, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation that’s sure to keep them engaged. The Grassland Biome compares and contrasts two of the world’s most famous grasslands—the African Savanna and the Great Plains—and includes the following features: 23 slides (plus one for photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions4 video clipsAmazing nature photography3 mapsAnimated fun factsVocabulary reviewWriting prompt OUTLINE
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Science
NGSS, TEKS
1-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
+13
Also included in: BIOMES AND ECOSYSTEMS MEGA-BUNDLE
LET'S EXPLORE THE HYDROSPHERE (WATER) POWERPOINT
Explore the world’s water sources and processes with LET’S EXPLORE THE HYDROSPHERE, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation, from the Science Foundations Curriculum series, that’s sure to keep your students engaged. Hydrosphere introduces the sources of water on Earth, the stages of the Water Cycle, and the ways the hydrosphere interacts with the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere, with the following features: 29 animated slides (plus photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions/
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
+9
Also included in: EXPLORING WATER AND THE HYDROSPHERE SCIENCE UNIT
THE THREE BRANCHES OF SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
Explore the Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences—and SAVE 25%—with the THREE BRANCHES OF SCIENCE UNIT from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. This unit has everything you need to meet your science standards and offers a wide variety of resources to keep your young scientists engaged. RESOURCES INCLUDED:LET’S EXPLORE THE WORLD OF SCIENCE is a 15-slide interactive PowerPoint—with FOUR video clips—that defines the three branches of science and the steps of the Scientific Method. THE TH
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
LET'S EXPLORE FORMS OF ENERGY POWERPOINT
Introduce nine forms of energy with LET’S EXPLORE FORMS OF ENERGY, a colorful interactive PowerPoint presentation, from the Foundations Science Curriculum series, that’s sure to keep your students engaged. Forms of Energy introduces the forms of kinetic and potential energy, energy transfers, and energy conversions with the following features: 25 animated slides (plus photo/video credits)Clear and simple definitions/text4 video clipsColorful photos OUTLINE OF SLIDES INCLUDED:INTRODUCTION (vi
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.3.4
, RI.3.7
, RI.3.10
+17
Also included in: FORMS OF ENERGY SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
EXPLORING MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM SCIENCE UNIT
Explore the properties and uses of magnets—and SAVE 25%—with the MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM SCIENCE UNIT, from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. This unit focuses on the following concepts: Characteristics of Magnets and Magnetic ForceEarth’s Magnetic FieldElectromagnets in Daily Life_________________________________________________________________RESOURCES INCLUDED:LET’S EXPLORE MAGNETS is a 20-slide interactive PowerPoint—with FIVE video/audio clips—that highlights the characteristics o
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
, SCIENCE.3.1.B
+22
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my store! I'm Dr. Sharman Johnston (aka Dr. J), and I've been writing preschool, kindergarten, and elementary curriculum for more than forty years. I began my career as a reading specialist; and no matter what hat I’ve worn—teacher, administrator, curriculum author, or consultant—I’ve always emphasized literacy. My TPT science and social studies resources target two critical aspects of elementary school literacy—CONTENT-AREA literacy and MULTICULTURAL literacy.
All of my books, printables, posters, and games focus on content-area literacy—building the specialized vocabulary of science and social studies—because having an extensive vocabulary is not only a top predictor of reading success, it also has a huge impact on overall school success and standardized testing scores.
My science materials target topics and standards outlined in the NGSS and TEKS. In social studies, I concentrate on resources that develop a knowledge of and an appreciation for the diverse cultures in our global society.
Teaching style
My personal and professional beliefs about teaching and learning revolve around a few key themes:
I believe in INTEGRATED THEMATIC TEACHING and design materials that can be used across the curriculum.
I LOVE BOOKS! Content area take-home books not only help integrate learning, they also strengthen school-home connections.
As a lifelong MONTESSORIAN, my materials feature real-life photographs and illustrations.
My own education history
Dr. Johnston holds honors degrees from Baylor University (B.A.), Duke University (M.Ed.), and Texas Christian University (Ed.D).
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