Mr Smiths Reading Essentials
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Massillon, Ohio, United States
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Hello, I am currently in my 7th year of teaching! I am a Title I teacher in a low-socioeconomic, urban school district. I have had the pleasure over that last few years to teach within this population. Not only are these students inner-city students but I also work with At-Risk students within an alternative high school. I bounce between school being a supportive staff member but have truly been blessed with teaching these young minds. Over the years, I have compiled some useful tips, tricks and lessons that I hope you all will enjoy!
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"Warriors Don't Cry" Quiz - Chapters 7-15
Here is a simple quiz to help your readers with the book: "Warriors Don't Cry". Great book from high school aged students! This assessment is comprised of multiple choice questions and short answer responses.
8th - 12th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
Plate Tectonic - Pre/Post Assessment
Here is a pre/post assessment that can be used to assess your students' knowledge in plate tectonics. Topics covered within this assessment: layers of the Earth's core, Alfred Wegner's Continental Drift Theory, sea-floor spreading, plate boundaries, convergent, divergent and transform fault. Over 20 questions with graphics and diverse questions. Answer key provided!
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
OGT Science Review - Pt. II
Another OGT/State Assessment Review Powerpoint to help your students succeed. This Powerpoint is packed with information for any student or teacher to use. This addresses all areas of content within the state assessments for science. Topics covered: Earth Science, Chemistry, Biomes, Weather/Climate, Water Cycle, Energy, Seasons, Etc.
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Introduction to Chemistry
Here is a great comprehensive Powerpoint to introduce students to chemistry. Topics covered within this Powerpoint are: elements, compounds, atomic mass, atomic number, Periodic Table information, Lewis Dot, groups, etc. This Powerpoint is filled with graphic organizers and pictures that will help your students visualize the important aspects of Chemistry.
7th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
6th-8th Grade - Potential & Kinetic Energy
This unit will provide you with useful Power-Points, work sheets, homework assignments, quizzes and assessments to give to your students. Introduce students to vocabulary terms and the elements of potential/kinetic energy. Introduction to Newton's first 3 laws and the conservation of energy. Fun for all ages - aimed at a middle school science curriculum.
6th - 8th
General Science, Science
Coloring the Periodic Table
Help your students understand the Periodic Table with this Powerpoint - This activity will go through different actions where your students can color the Periodic Table. Help them remember different groups and names of all the important elements within the Periodic Table.
6th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
6th-8th Grade - Introduction to Energy
This lesson will provide you with some useful PDF - Powerpoint slides. These slides help introduce students to vocabulary terms and the elements of potential/kinetic energy. Introduction to Newton's first 3 laws and the conservation of energy. Fun for all ages - aimed at a middle school science curriculum.
6th - 8th
General Science, Science
Fossil Fuels & Energy Web-Quest
This worksheet will provide your students with a simple web-quest to help them understand the importance of shale gas and fracking. Vocabulary terms explored within this lesson: shale gas, fracking, fossil fuel, methane, natural gas, energy and open/closed system.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
Science OGT Review
Here is a comprehensive powerpoint that addresses the main components of Earth Science and Topics covered within the OGT/Graduation State Assessments. Topics covered: Earth Science, Weather, Water Cycle, Biomes, Continental Drift, etc.
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Density PowerPoint
Here is a density Powerpoint that should help your students understand the concepts within the unit of density. This Powerpoint will address: density, mass, volume, significant figures, properties and specific gravity.
6th - 10th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Heat Transfer Quiz
Here is a simple quiz to assess your students on energy concepts and heat transfer. This short quiz will help you gauge student understanding and prior knowledge. Heat transfer, convection, conduction, radiation, energy, heat energy, etc.
5th - 9th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
Video Game Violence - Argumentative Writing
Here is a powerpoint to help introduce students to argumentative writing. This powerpoint project can be used as an alternative to writing or in addition to writing an essay on their topic. Students can pick topics from ProCon.org and compile information into this fun, creative powerpoint. Outline provided.
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
Mitosis vs. Meiosis Introduction PowerPoint
Here is a powerpoint that can help introduce students to the concept of Mitosis vs. Meiosis. This powerpoint will address simple vocabulary terms and will help introduce students to this new concept. Link at the end, will also aide students as they encounter to understand Mitosis vs. Meiosis.
6th - 9th
General Science, Science
Chemical Reactions Powerpoint
Here is a great powerpoint to introduce chemistry and chemical reactions. These slides will help students visualize chemical reactions and review the basic components of chemistry.
7th - 10th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
Introduction to Chemistry Quiz
Here is a basic vocabulary quiz that will assess your students' knowledge on their chemistry terms. The terms assessed in the quiz are: chemical change, atom, physical change, substance, molecule, compound, element, matter and properties.
7th - 10th
Chemistry, Science
Energy PowerPoint
Help your students understand the concepts of energy and thermodynamics. This powerpoint is aimed towards high school students aiming to grasp a better understanding of energy. Enjoy! :)
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Scientific Method PowerPoint
Here is an introduction powerpoint for the scientific method! Always a great review for students or a great way to introduce the topic to new students. This concept is universal and such a vital proponent of science. This powerpoint will help your students visualize and understand the scientific method.
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Introduction to Genetics
Here is a simple powerpoint that introduces students to genetics. This powerpoint will introduce students to vocabulary terms such as: genotype. phenotype, hereditary, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, recessive and allele. Hope it helps! :)
6th - 9th
General Science, Science
Plate Boundaries Introduction
Here is an introduction to plate boundaries for middle school - high school students! This introduction should help your students understand the basic elements of convergent, divergent and transform fault boundaries.
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
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Experience
Hello, I am currently in my 7th year of teaching! I am a Title I teacher in a low-socioeconomic, urban school district. I have had the pleasure over that last few years to teach within this population. Not only are these students inner-city students but I also work with At-Risk students within an alternative high school. I bounce between school being a supportive staff member but have truly been blessed with teaching these young minds. Over the years, I have compiled some useful tips, tricks and lessons that I hope you all will enjoy!
Teaching style
Everyone deserves an education and everyone deserves a second chance. Working with At-Risk students, I've learned that every student deserves our best and 100% of the time!
Teachers need to develop lessons/assessment/units that encompass the depths of each standard and engage students in a unique/vast way.
My own education history
I've earned a Bachelor of Science degree within Middle School Education with certifications in the subjects of Science and Social Studies. Along with the degree, I received my Reading Endorsement (K-12).
After receiving my undergraduate degree and teaching for 5 years, I pursed a masters degree. I received my masters degree in Athletic Administration. I've been Google certified for over 2 years and continue to enhance my education.
Additional biographical information
Coaching is another passion within my life that I truly enjoy. I have been a sports guy all of my life. Having the opportunity to instill into young men the important aspects of sportsmanship and character is true blessing. Being a role model is something I preach to my boys and myself each and every day. Modeling professional manners and etiquette are still valued important elements within our society. Every students deserves a chance and I hope to give it to them!
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