Ms Mac
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Longview, Texas, United States
About the store
I have been teaching middle school science for 31 years. I taught 6th grade science for 2 years and 7th grade science for 6 years and am currently teaching 8th grade science. I have 23 years of experience teaching 8th grade science. Preparing my students for the STAAR test requires teaching very abstract concepts. Giving students hands on experiences is the best way to prepare them for the constructive response questions on the test. Teaching science is my passion and I enjoy the hands on activities and relating it to real world.
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What Catastrophic Event Am I?
Great Introductory Activity or as a review to the unit. After teaching factors that affect the environment you can use this as an introductory activity or as a check for understanding or as an assessment on catastrophic events.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.7.5.G
Work quiz
quiz on force, distance and work, students had to calculate work with the formula Work= force x distance. 10 question quiz with modified version and key.
5th - 9th
General Science, Measurement, Physical Science
Catastrophic event warm-ups
Students are learning the affects of natural events on the environment and we complete a warm-up daily to check for understanding. Here is two warm-ups that can be used to clear up any misconceptions or as quick assessments. I print 2 per page to help save copies.
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.7.5.G
Levels of organization quiz
students will use their knowledge and their notes to answer this short assessment. Modified and Regular quiz included with key
4th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.7.13.B
Cell organelle quiz #1
multiple choice quiz over the organelles of a plant and animal cell
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
Homeostasis test review
Oral test review that we go over together in class the week of the test and I have the students take home to study and bring back signed for 5 points added to their test grade. Key included
5th - 9th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Rock and Mineral Test Review
Students are able to fill out the test review to prepare them for a chapter test and let the teacher know if they have grasp the material that has been presented to them.
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Cell Homework Sheet
Students will use their knowledge on cells to fill in the blanks on this homework paper. 20 questions used for review with the key
4th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
organization of cells warm-up
Students complete warm-ups the first few minutes of class and we discuss as a class. Here is one I created on organization of cells.
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
Composting notes
Students are ask to glue these into their journal and then we discuss and sketch a composting container in their journal and put what we would put in our compost pile.
4th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.8.12.B
, SCIENCE.8.12.C
Biodiversity Quiz #1
Students take an assessment on biodiversity after studying this unit on ecology. This is a good tool for review, assessment or a check for understanding.
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Class Guidelines
These are my class guidelines that we go over the first day of class and the students take home and have their parents to sign the second page and return to keep on file for the entire year.
4th - 9th
For All Subjects, General Science, Science
Science energy quiz 1-5
Quick 5 question check for understanding on transfer of energy through a food web and food chain.
4th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Force and work test review
Students complete this test review together in class the week of the test and take home to study and bring back signed the day of the test for 5 bonus points to their test grade.
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Energy flow warm-up
Students complete the warm-up the first few minutes of class and we discuss and clear up any misconceptions that they might have from yesterday's lesson. This is a warm-up that I made on energy flow.
5th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
work and energy warm-ups
students complete a warm up on work after the topic has been introduced to see if there are any misconceptions.
4th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
cellular organization warm-up
Students complete warm-ups the first few minutes of class and we discuss as a class. Here is one I created on cellular organization.
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
Parent Contact Form
Teachers have to keep documentation on file of all contacts and turn these in to their administrators and this is a great form to use for this purpose.
PreK - 12th
Science
Cell Vocabulary Homework
Students will use their vocabulary to answer this homework sheet
4th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
Ecology warm-up
Students complete warm-ups the first few minutes of class and we discuss as a class. Here is one I created on ecology.
5th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching middle school science for 31 years. I taught 6th grade science for 2 years and 7th grade science for 6 years and am currently teaching 8th grade science. I have 23 years of experience teaching 8th grade science. Preparing my students for the STAAR test requires teaching very abstract concepts. Giving students hands on experiences is the best way to prepare them for the constructive response questions on the test. Teaching science is my passion and I enjoy the hands on activities and relating it to real world.
Teaching style
I enjoy hands on learning and inquiry based labs.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Lamp lighter award in 2000, this is an award that a student gives to a teacher who has inspired them.
Teacher of the month by the Longview Rotary Club 2004
Color us Proud award 2005 given to teachers who make a difference.
Color us Proud award 2007 given to teachers who make a difference.
TIA recognized teacher since 2019
EVAAS award for student growth 2022,2023
Science department lead teacher
My own education history
Basics a Kilgore Junior College
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Stephen F Austin University
Region VII Science Collaborative for 7 years
Science Department Chair
IB training completed
Additional biographical information
I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love fishing and my two cats. I enjoy cooking out on the grill and shopping with friends. My passion is gardening , I love growing my own food, bird watching and growing an abundance of flowering plants for the pollinators.
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