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Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
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I am a passionate teacher committed to developing the whole student in science/STEM and SEL. I have over 25 years of high school teaching experience and two professional licences for the state of Massachusetts in the fields of Biology and Chemistry. I have a BS in Biochemistry from Northeastern and my Masters in Chemistry from the University of Maryland. I am certified to teach grades 5-12 and as a long-time AP Science teacher, I continue to update my curriculum vitae, renew my training with AP Summer Institutes and I have even worked in the past as an AP test grader. Courses that I have taught include AP Biology (18 years) and for the past 7 years, I have been teaching all of my school's sections of AP Environmental Science. Over my career I have taught all levels of High School Biology, College Prep and Honors Chemistry, Honors Environmental Issues and Conservation, Marine Biology, Anatomy, and College Prep and Honors Physics. For 21 of my 26 years teaching, I have remained in the same high school in Massachusetts. Having such a "home base" has given me an incredible opportunity to build continuity and enhance my lessons each year. I teach several electives in my high school to which I wrote the curriculum; these courses (Habitats & Species alongside Marine Science) are instructed using Project-Based-Learning. Much of my continued professional development is in the area of PBL and authentic assessments and I have many products that fit the PBL design available in my store.
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High School Rocket Science Physics Project
This high school Physics project works for any level (focus, essential, college prep, honors...even as a fun AP activity). It does not need to be used in a calculus-based course. It is 100% editable and everything you need is in this one PowerPoint presentation (that can easily be converted to GoogleSlides). The project includes a robust teacher slideshow presentation covering Rocket Science that takes roughly 45 minutes to cover and ends with a student project that will allow your students to
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
AP Bio Mitosis & Meiosis Lab Completely Virtual
In the fully virtual world, teachers of high school biology - both introductory and AP level will find this online version lab that surveys Mitosis and Meiosis very comprehensive. It has point values for grading and is paced to take roughly 3 class periods (at 60 minute classes). It covers the College Board standards and requirements for cell cycles and division within the AP Biology curriculum. It can be completed by students independently or in groups. No materials needed other than a computer
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
AP Biology Full Year Pacing Guide for Revised Curriculum (8 Units) 2019
This AP Biology Pacing guide will assist you with planning your 2019-2020 and beyond AP Biology course. Based on an approved syllabus by the College Board, this user-friendly table organizes the updated/revised curriculum as it is to be presented to students beginning in September 2019. This pacing guide breaks the CED down into the 8 suggested units and includes recommended number of days to spend in each unit, suggested learning activities, places to include teacher lecture/presentations, the
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Science
Hardy Weinberg and Genetics Population Lab
This Hardy-Weinberg lab comes with a thorough and detailed introduction as well as specific instructions for students. In my lab classroom we are not allowed to use any food, so I made laminated cards for the two phenotypes explored in this lab. You can find images of fish online, draw them yourselves or substitute colored beans or candy for the two different phenotypes. The lab is a data driven lab that includes individual data, class set data and then asks them to graph their trends. The l
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Science
Chemistry Lab - Classifying Metal, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Do you need a break from quantitative data and numbers in your chemistry lab? Sometimes I sure do (and so do my students!) In this lab, students go back to fundamentals...making good data tables, recording detailed observations and using their findings to categorize a large sample of elements and mixtures as either metal, non-metal or metalloid. The lab includes the entire student packet - with background, pre-lab, procedures, opportunity for to create their own methods, lab safety, clean up
9th - 12th
Chemistry
AP Biology Photosynthesis Light Reaction Lab
This lab allows biology students to investigate how different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis. The lab includes an expanded background, full list of lab materials, detailed procedure, data table, graph and analysis. Additionally, this resource includes teacher prep and tips along with a complete answer key. Most materials are common/basic materials found in any typical lab classroom. The only chemical needed is DPIP (can be ordered from a lab supply company if your prep room doesn't
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
Isotopes, Relative Abundance and Atomic Mass Chemistry Lab
This lab is suited for a first year chemistry student and is a great way to model isotopes, relative abundance and atomic mass for an element. The resource is completely adaptable - you can tweak and make changes as necessary to best suit your classes. The lab includes teacher notes with suggestions on how to adapt and expand, a thorough background for students, materials (with photos), pre-lab questions with hypothesis, detailed procedure, data table, calculations (with formulas provided) and
8th - 12th
Chemistry
AP Bio Photosynthesis Lab "The Floating Leaf Disk Assay" -Adapted & Expanded
One of the suggested lab experiences in the AP Biology classroom is the Floating Leaf Disk Assay or FLDA. In this lab, students investigate with the role of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. This product is one that I have completely modified and expanded so that entry level college biology students can optimize their comprehension while also performing some authentic inquiry. This lab includes a background, objectives, materials list, procedure, tips and tricks, photo images, da
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
High School Chemistry Element Super Hero (or Villain!) Project
In this fun project, secondary (can be modified for middle school easily) Chemistry students work to research elements of their choice and present their learning in a creative story and poster project. The project is designed for students to work with a partner, but can easily be modified for individual or group learning. Additionally, the project is intended to be completed in a school week (five class days), but could be shortened, given over a long weekend or vacation or as optional extra c
8th - 12th
Chemistry
AP Biology Plant Unit Collaborative Writing
In this activity, students independently respond to three essential questions following their study of plants (ideal for free response practice in the AP Biology classroom, however could be used/adapted as an exercise for any life science unit involving the study of plants). The activity directs students to write independently and then work collaboratively in groups to further develop their ideas. There is an opportunity for reflection as well. The lesson fits nicely into a 60 minute timefram
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Writing
GMO, Biotechnology and Monsanto Lesson Plan
Excellent for AP Biology (or any high school or college life science class!) Independent, authentic project-based lesson. This product includes a week long unit that high school environmental science or any level biology student can use to analyze and reflect upon the use of GMO foods, Monsanto's Roundup and World Health Implications. The product includes skills addressed, objectives, an extensive background, link to an online video, SIX lesson plans, planning sheets, two activities (one a de
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Engineering, Environment
Chemistry Sugar Cookie Recipe
Though I use this as an extra credit assignment for my AP Biology students (I have them complete it over winter break and give them bonus points on their lowest test), this SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE uses metric measurements and chemical nomenclature for the ingredients - totally fun! Could be adapted to count as a regular credit project, or keep as an extra credit assignment. A fun activity for any Chemistry or upper level science student! Includes teacher key with conversions.
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Chemistry
Biology Cell Unit Project - Designing a "Cell Parts" Order Catalog!
In this class activity, students will be working in cooperative/creative groups to make an order catalog for cell parts. In this day and age, consumers can purchase almost anything by mail-order catalogs. Think about it…there are catalogs for just about anything! The task in this assignment is to create a catalog for cell-parts…maybe someday in the future, this could be a reality, rather than a creative/imaginative idea. You never know how technology will progress – how awesome would it be i
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Biology, General Science
Creative Writing Rubric with Emphasis on Scientific Content
An excellent and comprehensive rubric to use for assessing scientific writing. The rubric assesses students' writing process in areas of research, formatting, thesis statements, supporting details, arguments, mechanics, sources and more.
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Basic Principles, Writing
Comprehensive High School Science Lab Report Rubric
This is the most comprehensive lab report rubric you will ever need! Two pages, it easily photocopies front to back for a single sheet of assessment. Thorough in it's evaluation of the Scientific Lab Report, this rubric assesses students' ability to format, hypothesize, write methods, observe, assess and report data and write conclusions. The rubric is based on a 10 point scale assessing proficiency.
9th - 12th
General Science
Science Project - MODELING
In this fun project, science students are asked to create a model of something they have either learned already in class, or something that they will be learning in an upcoming unit. The project description gives specifics for the criteria as well as a fun/unique rubric that the students really like! I personally use this project as an extra credit assignment for my AP Biology students to create over a vacation, but it could easily be incorporated into any science class as a regular credit pro
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
AP Biology End of Course Project - Science Fair Experiment!
After the AP Exam in May, students will enjoy having some freedom for authentic inquiry. In this end-of-course project, your class will be working cooperatively to research, conduct and analyze a research topic of their choice. The project includes a presentation to the class. I have my students display their work on a tri-fold posterboard and on presentation day, we set the boards up similar to a science fair. This download includes project details and more importantly, the grading checklis
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
AP Biology End of Course Project - Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something fun for your AP Biology students to do AFTER the exam in May? This "Scavenger Hunt" with scoring sheet will get your students working cooperatively in a fun way! Totally engaging, this project involves taking your class outdoors to explore your school grounds looking for specimens of the MACRO world :). The project includes and Abstract, a Materials List and tips for collecting and curating their findings! The project culminates with a presentation of each group's hunt!
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology
AP Biology / Animal Behavior Lab Investigating Pill Bugs
In this lab, students investigate with pill bugs (Armadillidium valgar) to learn about the effects of taxis on animal behavior. The lab is an adaption to the AP College Board lab but could also be a great addition to any biology or environmental science class. Materials needed for the lab include pill bugs, behavioral trays and various chemicals/environments to study the effects of phototaxis, chemotaxis and hydrotaxis. A detailed background, materials list and procedure as well as a thoughtf
8th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology
AP Biology Animal Body Plans and Anatomy Unit Project
This group project will have your AP Biology students mastering the anatomy chapters for the course. Written to accompany the chapters in the Campbell and Reece textbook, the project can easily be adapted to your textbook chapters. The project asks students to create online dynamic presentations for one body system along with accompanying handouts for classmates. The project asks groups to TEACH their body system to the class. Rubric is attached.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Biology
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I am a passionate teacher committed to developing the whole student in science/STEM and SEL. I have over 25 years of high school teaching experience and two professional licences for the state of Massachusetts in the fields of Biology and Chemistry. I have a BS in Biochemistry from Northeastern and my Masters in Chemistry from the University of Maryland. I am certified to teach grades 5-12 and as a long-time AP Science teacher, I continue to update my curriculum vitae, renew my training with AP Summer Institutes and I have even worked in the past as an AP test grader. Courses that I have taught include AP Biology (18 years) and for the past 7 years, I have been teaching all of my school's sections of AP Environmental Science. Over my career I have taught all levels of High School Biology, College Prep and Honors Chemistry, Honors Environmental Issues and Conservation, Marine Biology, Anatomy, and College Prep and Honors Physics. For 21 of my 26 years teaching, I have remained in the same high school in Massachusetts. Having such a "home base" has given me an incredible opportunity to build continuity and enhance my lessons each year. I teach several electives in my high school to which I wrote the curriculum; these courses (Habitats & Species alongside Marine Science) are instructed using Project-Based-Learning. Much of my continued professional development is in the area of PBL and authentic assessments and I have many products that fit the PBL design available in my store.
Teaching style
Progressive! I love project-based-learning and student-driven activities! Labs are BEST when they are designed by the student!
My own education history
BS Biochemistry from Northeastern University and Masters in Chemistry from the University of Maryland. Post baccalaureate degree in Secondary Education from Bridgewater State College.
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