Ratelis Science
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Wisconsin, United States
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What makes students see themselves as scientists? Help students become more confident in science with instant feedback review puzzles and Boom Cards, engaging PhET Labs, data analysis sets, and CER prompts. I have over 25 years of experience teaching science in grades 6-12 with a strong reputation for being successful in making science classes engaging and rigorous for exceptional students (SWD, G/T, At-Risk, ELL, and visually impaired). For multiple years, I have been a Wisconsin State Forward Exam Item reviewer for the 8th-grade science exam. My products have been developed with my extensive knowledge of NGSS and how the standards are assessed in upper grades.
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Middle School NGSS SEP Formative Assessment Rubrics & Student I Can Statements
Support your NGSS-aligned instruction with this comprehensive set of formative assessment rubrics for middle school Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Engineering Design Standards. This resource is designed for grades 6–8 to help teachers plan instruction, set learning goals, and provide formative feedback. These rubrics are not meant for final grades, but as a guide for: Monitoring student progress in SEPs and Engineering Design Helping students reflect on skills and evidence
6th - 8th
General Science, Science
Teacher Appreciation Sunshine Club Staff Culture Morale Booster Cards
This is a set of 16 positive statements to affirm the work that teachers and educators do every day. Statements promote a positive, growth mindset for educators. Can be used for a Sunshine Club, a Smiles Club or other teacher positive culture support clubs and groups. They work well as cards to put into mailboxes, and as tags for small tokens/gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time This was developed to be a double-sided card that could be printed, trimmed to approximately 5.25 by 4.125
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Other (Science)
Editable Middle School Science Lab Safety Contract & Classroom Safety Poster
Safety Contracts are important for good classroom management and important for middle school science classrooms. This a a one page safety contract that addresses proper behavior expectations for a middle school science classroom. When I use this in class I have students initial each rule after we review it to show that we reviewed it together. Rules are reviewed in more details on the contract. • All laboratory work must be done safely.• Goggles must cover the eyes during labs• Work areas and eq
6th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Teacher Appreciation Sunshine Club Staff Culture Morale Booster Cards Set #2
This is a set of 64 positive statements to affirm the work that teachers and educators do every day. Statements promote a positive, growth mindset for educators. Can be used for a Sunshine Club, a Smiles Club, or other positive culture support clubs and groups. Uses fun fonts that make them work for educators in all grades, especially in middle and high school. They work well as cards to put into mailboxes, and as tags for small tokens/gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time. 8 differen
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Other (Science)
Is It 5e? Quick Check of Science Lessons Designed for the NGSS Teacher Rubric
The 5e Model is a constructivist approach to instruction that builds on students’ prior knowledge and skills. This two page guide can be used to help teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators identify evidence of science best practices for each phase of 5e when reviewing lessons plans, unit plans, and observing instruction in the classroom.Using 5e as the structure (engage, explore, explain, evaulate, and extend) and the NGSS for guidance in selecting the concepts and skills provides a
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Science
Middle School Science Laboratory Contract Safety Agreement Lab Safety Poster
Help your students start the year safely and confidently in the science lab! This Science Lab Contract and Safety Poster Set is perfect for establishing classroom expectations and teaching lab safety procedures. Designed for middle school or high school science, this resource includes a clear, easy-to-read lab contract that students can sign, plus bonus printable safety posters to display around your classroom or lab Whether you teach physical science, life science, chemistry, or earth scie
6th - 9th
Science
Teacher Appreciation Sunshine Club Staff Culture Morale Booster Cards Set #1
This is a set of 64 positive statements to affirm the work that teachers and educators do every day. Statements promote a positive, growth mindset for educators. Can be used for a Sunshine Club, a Smiles Club, or other positive culture support clubs and groups. They work well as cards to put into mailboxes, and as tags for small tokens/gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time. 8 different designs for the following eight seasons/holidays. Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter, V
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Other (Science)
Lab Safety Posters for Science Classes (Coloring Pages) with Bonus Lab Contract
Safety in the classroom while doing science is important. This set of 6 coloring pages with 6 lab safety rules are a quick print and go lesson on laboratory safety. Rules are reviewed in more details on the contract. • All laboratory work must be done safely. • Goggles must cover the eyes during labs • Work areas and equipment should be kept clean and tidy. • Use classroom technology appropriately. • No eating in the classroom • Nothing may be taken from labs without written permission. **
6th - 8th
Science
Is it 5e? Indicators of Instruction Designed for 5e Teacher Posters
What is 5e and how does it help create science lessons designed for the NGSS? This is a set of 5 standard page sized posters that provide guidance about whta teachers and students are doing when in each phase of the 5e learning model. Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaulate, and Extend. I have used these by placing each one in a plastic sheet protector and keeping it on my clipboard so I can refer back to it at a glance as I work with students. The question stems were especially useful for promoting
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NGSS SEP Formative Assessment Rubrics and Student I Can Statements
This product contains a SAMPLE of a formative assessment rubric for the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Standard "Asking Questions and Defining Problems" for middle school students and sample “I can” learning targets for each SEP. I do not use these rubrics for final grades but rather as guides for planning instruction and goal setting with students. The NGSS are written as a grade band for grades 6-8 and represent what students should be able to do by the end of the 8th grade. The ru
6th - 8th
General Science, Science
Teacher Appreciation Sunshine Club Staff Morale Booster Thank You Cards Gift Tag
This is a set of 20 positive statements to affirm the work that teachers and educators do every day. Statements promote a positive, growth mindset for educators. Can be used for a Sunshine Club, a Smiles Club, or other positive culture support clubs and groups. They work well as cards to put into mailboxes, and as tags for small tokens/gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time This was developed to be a double-sided card that could be printed, trimmed to approximately 5.25 by 4.125 inches,
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Other (Science)
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Experience
What makes students see themselves as scientists? Help students become more confident in science with instant feedback review puzzles and Boom Cards, engaging PhET Labs, data analysis sets, and CER prompts. I have over 25 years of experience teaching science in grades 6-12 with a strong reputation for being successful in making science classes engaging and rigorous for exceptional students (SWD, G/T, At-Risk, ELL, and visually impaired). For multiple years, I have been a Wisconsin State Forward Exam Item reviewer for the 8th-grade science exam. My products have been developed with my extensive knowledge of NGSS and how the standards are assessed in upper grades.
Teaching style
Part of the work I do at my school includes duties as a vertical team leader for all 11 science teachers in grades 6th-8th, facilitating our professional learning community and coordinating with my building and district administration to improve science instruction. As part of these duties I do research on science best practices, such as the 5e instructional model and the CER or claim, evidence, reasoning writing framework for science explanations and develop short professional development sessions for our staff. I also work with my grade level team of science teachers and special education teachers to develop common assessments and to make appropriate accommodations for students. I am also a formal and informal mentor to a number of teachers both in my content and in other subjects as well.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am actively involved in developing and teaching professional development opportunities related to using the NGSS and science instructional best practices at the district, state, and national levels.
I presented at the NSTA National Conference in Chicago in 2015 and the NSTA Regional Conference in Milwaukee in 2017 on how to use the NGSS to make scientific thinking accessible to all learners.
I also presented in 2026 at WSST on equity in sensemaking for science classrooms, including visually impaired students.
My own education history
Licensed in 6-12 Biology, Chemistry, and Broadfield (general) science
Gifted and Talented
Alternative Education
On-line Education.
MAT Secondary Science Education National Louis University
BA Biological Anthropology Penn State University
BS Molecular Biology and Chemistry Beloit College
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