Ray Byle
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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I have been teaching for 25+ years at a suburban high school that has students from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. I have taught Physical Science ( intro to physics and chemistry), Earth Science, Biology, Physics and Environmental Science.
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Penny Boat Lab: Density, Buoyancy and Archimedes
This is a one period activity/lab to teach students about the concept of density and Archimedes Principle, why things float. Students each get a piece of aluminum foil and design and make a boat. They then must calculate how many pennies it will carry before sinking, and then test it. This is an excellent one day STEM project that combines science, math, design and construction. Students will use the formula Density=Mass divided by Volume.
7th - 10th
Applied Math, General Science, Physical Science
Kool-Aid Lab: Unit Conversions and the Scientific Method
This is an activity that requires students to use conversion math skills to change English units to Metric following the steps of the Scientific Method. Students work in pairs to calculate how much water, sugar and Kool-Aid powder will be needed for a family reunion or group of people. They have to read directions and units from a packet of koolaid and convert to metric units.
7th - 10th
Applied Math, General Science, Physical Science
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Experience
I have been teaching for 25+ years at a suburban high school that has students from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. I have taught Physical Science ( intro to physics and chemistry), Earth Science, Biology, Physics and Environmental Science.
Teaching style
I like to use combinations of reading, hands-on activities, practice worksheets, projects, lecture/notes, video clips and reports. I use my lab space several times a week and take my classes out of the classroom a lot to use labs, the outdoors around school and field trips off school property.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Voted most likely to have a TPT account.
My own education history
Master's Degree plus 50 other credits for various classes.
Additional biographical information
Active duty in the US Army, stationed in Germany for 2 years.
Tennis coach for both boys and girls high school tennis, JV and Var.
Leader for small groups of teens in numerous hiking,biking and canoeing wilderness trips.
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