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.

Branches of science graphic organizer

Stepping into Science

Symbiosis practice sheet

Symbiotic power point with key

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Distance/Time Graphing Project

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Ms Mac

Students will create a character and create a adventure that their character goes on. Students will write about their adventure and create a distance/time graph to match their story. They will have certain parameters that their character must do during their adventure.

6th - 8th

Graphing, Math, Science

TEKS

SCIENCE.7.7.A

, SCIENCE.8.1.F

Application of Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion 8.6A,C 6.8C

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Ms Mac

Students will use this activity to review Newton’s Laws of Motion. They will create a balloon rocket and test different cargo loads for each trial. Data will be collected in the form of distance and mass to calculate speed. Lastly they will give evidence on which Law or Laws apply and why.

6th - 8th

Graphing, Math, Physical Science

TEKS

SCIENCE.7.7.A

, SCIENCE.8.7.A

, SCIENCE.8.7.B

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Experience

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.