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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 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
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
Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and langua
2nd - 5th
Ancient History, Geography, World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+20
INTERMEDIATE SCIENCE CURRICULUM MEGA-BUNDLE
Meeting your science standards is a breeze with the SCIENCE CURRICULUM MEGA-BUNDLE FOR GRADES 3-5 from the Science Foundations series. This comprehensive science curriculum covers the Life, Earth, and Physical sciences and is designed to ignite your students’ curiosity, while giving them a solid understanding of fundamental science concepts and topics. _________________________________________________________________CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTSAdaptable: The wide variety and sheer number of resources
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-3
+125
Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 sl
2nd - 5th
African History, Ancient History, World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+19
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
ANIMAL AND PLANT ADAPTATIONS SCIENCE UNIT
Explore the ways that plants and animals adapt to survive in different environments—and Save 25%—with the ANIMAL AND PLANT ADAPTATIONS 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 PLANT AND ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS is a 24-slide interactive PowerPoint—with FOUR video clips—that highlights the structural, b
3rd - 5th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS, TEKS
3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, SCIENCE.3.1.C
+19
Let's Explore the Continent of NORTH AMERICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE NORTH AMERICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of the North American continent. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 7 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore North America contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages.
2nd - 5th
Geography, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+19
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
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 the Continent of AUSTRALIA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AUSTRALIA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Australia and Oceania. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 6 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Australia contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this
2nd - 5th
Ancient History, Australian History, World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+19
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT 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
INTERMEDIATE SCIENCE POWERPOINT BUNDLE
Bring your science standards to life—and SAVE 30%—with the SCIENCE POWERPOINT BUNDLE, a comprehensive set of TWENTY colorful, interactive PowerPoint presentations, from the Science Foundations Curriculum series , that are sure to keep your students engaged. Each PPT is based on the NGSS/TEKS Science Standards for Grades 3-5 and includes the following features: Animated text/photosStudent-Friendly definitions/textVideo and/or sound clipsAmazing nature photography FREE BONUS POWERPOINT: Kick
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
+76
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
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
OUR CHANGING EARTH SCIENCE UNIT
Explore changes to the Earth’s surface—and SAVE 25%—with the OUR CHANGING EARTH SCIENCE UNIT from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. Our Changing Earth highlights slow, fast, and manmade changes, landforms, and the interactions among the four spheres. 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 OUR CHANGING EARTH is a 24-slide interactive PowerPoint—w
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS3-2
, SCIENCE.3.1.C
+21
Let's Explore the Continent of ANTARCTICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE ANTARCTICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of the world’s largest desert. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 5 video clips, and 70+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Antarctica contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from discovery and early exploration to research stations and wildlife. Check out this
2nd - 5th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+19
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
Let's Explore the Continent of SOUTH AMERICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE SOUTH AMERICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of the South American continent. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus Image Credits), 6 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore South America contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages.
2nd - 5th
Ancient History, Geography, World History
CCSS
RI.2.3
, RI.2.4
, RI.2.5
+19
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
FORMS OF ENERGY SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
Explore nine forms of energy—and SAVE 25%—with the FORMS OF ENERGY SCIENCE UNIT, from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. This unit focuses on the following concepts: Forms of kinetic and potential energyEnergy transfers, and Energy transformations (conversions). _________________________________________________________________RESOURCES INCLUDED:LET’S EXPLORE FORMS OF ENERGY is a 25-slide interactive PowerPoint—with FOUR video clips—that introduces forms of kinetic and potential energ
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-PS3-1
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
+25
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE UNIT
Explore the Earth’s natural resources—and SAVE 25%—with the NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE UNIT from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. This unit highlights the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources, as well as ways to conserve natural resources, and offers a wide variety of resources to keep your young scientists engaged. _________________________________________________________________RESOURCES INCLUDED:LET’S EXPLORE NATURAL RESOURCES is a 23-slide i
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
, SCIENCE.3.1.C
+20
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
MAKING WAVES SCIENCE UNIT BUNDLE
Explore the types, properties, and movements of waves—and save 20%—with the EXPLORING WAVES SCIENCE UNIT, from the Science Foundations Curriculum series. This unit focuses on the following concepts: Properties of electromagnetic and mechanical wavesUsing waves to transfer informationCharacteristics of light and sound _________________________________________________________________RESOURCES INCLUDED:LET’S EXPLORE WAVES is a 24-slide interactive PowerPoint—with SEVEN video/sound clips—that feat
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
4-PS4-2
, 4-PS4-1
, 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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