I am a 5th grade teacher in Virginia, and a mom of two amazing little girls. Although 5th grade is my home, I have also taught both 3rd and 4th grade. My expertise is mainly in science and math as those two subjects are my absolute favorite!
This bundle includes activities that fall under the Virginia Science SOL 5.5/5.6. All activities are included in my TpT store individually as well! Topics Included - light waves, transmission of light through materials, reflection, rarefaction, sound waves Activities Included - - Light & Sound Instructional Slides - Light Waves/Visible Light Article w/Questions - Light Scavenger Hunt: Transparent, Translucent, Opaque - Soundscape: Investigating Sounds - Sound Wave Exit Ticket - Light Wave Ex
These PPT slides instruct on the 5th grade Matter unit under the VA SOLs. They discuss matter, states of matter, composition of atoms/molecules, elements/compounds, how matter changes, and mixtures/solutions.
These PPT slides instruct on the 5th grade Light & Sound unit under the VA SOLs. They discuss light waves, visible light, transparent/translucent/opaque materials, reflection, rarefaction, sound waves, animals with sound, humans with sound, and how sound travels through matter.
This lesson pack teaches metric conversions that are included in the VA math SOL 5.9 and the VA science SOL 5.1. This lesson pack includes the following: - Anchor Chart - Student Notes - Instructional Slides - Exit Ticket (answer key included) - Classroom Scavenger Hunt
These PPT slides instruct on plant and animal cells. They discuss what a cell is, and explain the characteristics of plant and animal cells. The function of the organelles for plant and animal cells are explained! Plant Cell Organelles - Cell Membrane, Cell Wall, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Chloroplast, Vacuole, Mitochondria Animal Cell Organelles - Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Mitochondria, Vacuole
I am a 5th grade teacher in Virginia, and a mom of two amazing little girls. Although 5th grade is my home, I have also taught both 3rd and 4th grade. My expertise is mainly in science and math as those two subjects are my absolute favorite!
My own education history
I was enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program from 6th - 12th grade. I spent my freshman year of college at Longwood University studying Liberal Studies: Elementary Education. I transferred and finished my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Elementary Education and Biology at James Madison University. I continued my education and obtained my Master of Arts in Teaching from James Madison University as well. More recently, I finished the Administrative program at James Madison University and am certified to be a k-12 administrator.
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