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Science Nerd Studio

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Maryville, Tennessee, United States
About the store
I've been teaching science since 2012, thirteen years across middle and high school classrooms. I spent my first five years teaching 8th-grade physical science and chemistry content at the middle school level, bringing introductory chemistry rigor to every unit. For the past nine years, I've taught at the high school level, including chemistry and honors chemistry. Science Nerd Studio exists because I kept building resources I couldn't find anywhere else.
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Preview of Independent Variables and Dependent Variables | Parts of an Experiment

Independent Variables and Dependent Variables | Parts of an Experiment

Independent variables, dependent variables, control variables; this foldable graphic organizer and PowerPoint helps students learn to define and identify all of the important parts of an experiment. The experimental group and the control group are also included. FEATURESSized just right to fit into an interactive notebook, the guided notes in this foldable graphic organizer include student-friendly definitions and a simple example with visual illustrations that help students master the variables
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Experience

I've been teaching science since 2012, thirteen years across middle and high school classrooms. I spent my first five years teaching 8th-grade physical science and chemistry content at the middle school level, bringing introductory chemistry rigor to every unit. For the past nine years, I've taught at the high school level, including chemistry and honors chemistry. Science Nerd Studio exists because I kept building resources I couldn't find anywhere else.

Teaching style

I spend the first day of every semester letting my students get to know me — not the other way around. When students buy into who you are, teaching becomes exponentially easier. I've had students tell me they hated chemistry but loved my class. I teach to the highest level and add scaffolding only when needed. Lower students will surprise you every time if you refuse to teach down to their perceived ceiling.

Awards & shining teacher moments

When I arrived at my first high school position, the previous class had scored -11 on EOC testing. My students scored +16. That 27-point swing told me everything I needed to know about what high expectations and genuine relationships can do.

My own education history

Masters in Education — with endorsements in Chemistry and Biology.

Additional biographical information

I've been happily married for over three decades. Our son is grown, married, and has made us proud grandparents twice over. Our daughter is in her twenties. Outside the classroom, I'm a reader, a 3D printing enthusiast, and an unashamed science nerd. My favorite show is The Big Bang Theory, and my favorite game is World of Warcraft — which tells you everything you need to know about me.