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Having taught almost all sciences from the 8th to 12th grade for 34 years I have a lot of experience and wisdom on how to make and implement an engaging curriculum. My areas of expertise are Chemistry, Physical Science, Marine Science, Anatomy/Physiology and Integrated Science. I created a lot of my curriculum because I felt that what came with the text was not in-depth enough, was too low-level or lacked interdisciplinary connections.
I have an Educational Specialist degree, Ed.S., and was a National Board Certified Teacher from 1999-2019 (AYA Science), and was a Miami-Dade County Public Schools Science Teacher of the Year in 2002. Currently, I'm finishing a Ph.D. in Secondary Science Curriculum and Instruction.
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Seawater Composition
This activity introduces concentration units (measured quantities, ratios), ex. %, parts per thousand (ppt), parts per million (ppm) and parts per billion (ppb). Using data from a pie graph and data table, students calculate and convert different units (unit conversions, dimensional analysis). Also, the concept of freshwater input, and loss due to evaporation is introduced (ex. Mediterranean Sea is saltier than Atlantic Ocean).
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Environment, Marine Science
Fish Osmoregulation in Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Environments
This activity examines the salinity values and major ion concentrations (sodium, chloride, sulfate and magnesium) in seawater, estuaries, and freshwater, and their effects on fish maintaining homeostasis in blood concentrations, ie. osmoregulation. Looking at a data table, students have to calculate diffusion gradients, figure out if active transport (vs. passive diffusion) is operating, understand the concepts of hyper, hypo and iso-tonic, and calculate which ions are moving faster and in great
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
Gas Diffusion In/Out of Fish Gills
Using a data set of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide concentrations in water, student will graph the data and analyze the trends and patterns in the data and graph. This is a great introduction into the importance of Counter-Current flow in diffusion gradients in animal physiology.
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
Cell Calculations: Number, Mass, Volume and Area
This worksheet introduces and reinforces the math operations done in System International, Dimensional Analysis (unit conversions) and Scientific Notation. The equation Q = N x R (quantity of a variable in a sample of cells is equal to the number of cells time the quantity/ratio of the variable per 1 cell) is used and derived for N and R.
9th - 12th
Applied Math, Biology, Chemistry
Different Respiratory Proteins and Their Affinities for Oxygen
Comparing 4 different Respiratory Proteins, RP, (hemoglobin, hemocyanin, hemoerythrin and chlorocuroin) students learn about their varying affinities for Oxygen and how each different RP bonds to, and releases, oxygen at the tissues (as dependent on the concentration, in mm Hg, of oxygen in the blood). It's a great introduction into the physiology of RPs.
9th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Marine Science
Dissolved Oxygen, Biologic Oxygen Demand and Dissolved Carbon Dioxide
This activity examines the water quality of 3 different saltwater aquariums (control variables of volume, light and temperature) with different amounts of dead fish in them (differing amounts of decomposing biomass, and the biological oxygen demand, BOD, created by increased decomposer populations). Over a 22-day trial, the quantities, levels, of dissolved oxygen, DO, and dissolved carbon dioxide, DIC, and pH levels are collected. The students graph the data, analyze trends and patterns and answ
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
The Genetics of Blood Types
This activity analyzes the alleles and inheritance of Blood Types A, B, AB and O. Students create Punnett Squares and calculate theoretical frequencies (genotypes and phenotypes).
9th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology
Population Growth: Logistic and Exponential
This activity looks at varying nitrate and phosphate concentrations and their effects on Dinoflagellate (diatoms) populations. Students analyze and graph data, understanding exponential vs. logistic population growth and carrying capacities as a function of nutrient concentrations.
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment
System International: Units, Prefixes and Operations
This System International (SI) Reference Sheet has all the basic information on units, prefixes, conversions, dimensional analysis, scientific notation, other measurement/quantity, and operation/calculation skills needed in chemistry, physical sciences and life sciences.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Chemistry, Measurement, Physical Science
Interpreting Blood Data, Blood Panels
This activity requires students to understand and analyze the data in Blood Panels and look for patterns and trends. There is a set of conclusion questions they must answer too
10th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology
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About the store
Experience
Having taught almost all sciences from the 8th to 12th grade for 34 years I have a lot of experience and wisdom on how to make and implement an engaging curriculum. My areas of expertise are Chemistry, Physical Science, Marine Science, Anatomy/Physiology and Integrated Science. I created a lot of my curriculum because I felt that what came with the text was not in-depth enough, was too low-level or lacked interdisciplinary connections.
I have an Educational Specialist degree, Ed.S., and was a National Board Certified Teacher from 1999-2019 (AYA Science), and was a Miami-Dade County Public Schools Science Teacher of the Year in 2002. Currently, I'm finishing a Ph.D. in Secondary Science Curriculum and Instruction.
Teaching style
I want to challenge and engage students to really "stretch their neurons". So, I create worksheets, labs, explorations, demonstrations, etc. that are in-depth, interdisciplinary, relevant and get them college-ready. If I feel like the curriculum provided to me (ex. books and ancillaries) doesn't have enough "pedagogic bang-for-the-buck", then I make my own!!!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher, NBCT, (Adult Young Adolescent, AYA, Science), 1999-2019
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Science Teacher of the Year, 2002
Dade County Science Teachers' Association, DCSTA, President 2003-2006
My own education history
BS Secondary Science Education, 1987, University of Montana
MS Secondary Science Education, 1994, University of Southern Mississippi
EdS Secondary Science Education, 2001, Florida State University
Currently finishing a PhD thesis in Secondary Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction
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