I've been teaching science for 17 years. I spent the first 14 of these years teaching middle school and have recently delved into the world of high school. I am currently teaching biology, forensics, and environmental science in Ohio.
OMG WAVES!!!This inquiry lab activity consists of 7 stations that students will rotate through in one class period. It works great as an intro activity before teaching a unit on waves to engage students and to show them that waves have energy, which can then be transferred through different media. It also makes a great review activity to really drive home your standards. During this inquiry activity, students will create longitudinal and transverse waves, see how tuning forks transfer energy
Are you about to start your DNA unit? This resource is the perfect introduction to an often difficult concept in science class. This product goes along with the well-known, public activity called "A Recipe for Traits," which has students systematically create a unique dog based on the combination of "ingredients" that will ultimately lead into a Unit on DNA. Click here to see "A Recipe for Traits" from the University of UtahWith your purchase, you will receive a zipped folder containing an
This lesson consists of 5 activities to teach your students about symbiosis, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism. Depending on how you use these resources, the entire lesson can take 1-3 class periods. Activity 1 - Card sorting intro activity Activity 2 - Worksheet to accompany Study Jams video Activity 3 - Interactive PowerPoint presentation with checks for understanding Activity 4 - Symbiotic Relationship Table Activity 5 - Foldable Study Guide With your purchase, you will receive both Mi
This is a 6-week journal for students studying the life cycle of organisms such as mealworms and superworms. It can be used in a variety of classes, from a general science class to a forensics study on entomology. The editable document includes data collection, observations, and inquiry about their creatures. I have used this activity with both middle and high schoolers. STUDENTS LOVE IT!
This is a basic quiz about Newton's 3 Laws of motion. It does not ask for calculations, but does check for understanding about Newton's Laws and their applications in science. Answer key included.
I use this worksheet as a focus activity when I show students the Study Jams video on Symbiosis. This Cornell Style worksheet is a viewing guide that goes along with the 3:45 minute Study Jams video and asks students to follow along and fill in some blanks and listen for definitions and examples of the different types of symbiosis.
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I've been teaching science for 17 years. I spent the first 14 of these years teaching middle school and have recently delved into the world of high school. I am currently teaching biology, forensics, and environmental science in Ohio.
Teaching style
Varies
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Board Certified Teacher...
Mentor teacher for interns through the University of South Florida’s College of Education...
Selected as one of 200 teachers worldwide to attend Honeywell’s Educators in Space program in Huntsville, AL ...
Middle School Teacher Representative at Girls Underwater Robotics Camp (GURC) in Feb. 2016...
FUSE trained with four years of co-teaching experience...
County-selected GIZMO mentor (online science simulations)
Site-selected Edsby teacher champion – technology mentor for faculty and staff for online interface...
Selected by the State of Florida for the 2016 Best & Brightest Scholarship...
Chosen by the University of Tampa to participate in the “Untie the Right Brain” Master’s scholarship...
My own education history
BS in Animal Biology from the University of Florida,
MS in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Tampa,
National Board Certification in EA Science
Additional biographical information
Fun Fact - I have been playing roller derby for 12 years.
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