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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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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
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
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
FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS SCIENCE UNIT
Explore the ways the Sun’s energy passes among all living organisms—and Save 25%—with THE FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS 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 BIOSPHERE is a 26-slide interactive PowerPoint—with FOUR video clips—that introduces the four spheres of the Earth (atmosphere, biosphere, ge
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-LS2-1
, SCIENCE.3.1.C
, SCIENCE.3.2.B
+10
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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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