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Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
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Teacher with 24 Years of experience. First two years in grade 5 & 6, 19 years as an eighth grade Science teacher. I started teaching at Lynn Vocational Tech in 2019 teaching Forensic Science and had blast doing it! This year I am teaching Grade 6 Science.
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Preview of Build a Bohr Model Mini-Project

Build a Bohr Model Mini-Project

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ScienceRoxStar
The mini-project allows students to demonstrate their understanding of atomic structure and ability to use information on the Periodic Table to construct atomic models of elements. This can be used as a performance based assessment or as part of the learning process to reinforce what is currently being taught. This is a great alternative assessment in that students must apply what they have learned about atomic structure and the information on the Periodic Table. Students level of understanding
Preview of The Complete Element Cube Project

The Complete Element Cube Project

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ScienceRoxStar
Sick of the plain old research paper or poster? This project incorporates a hands-on and digital approach to researching and presenting information on an element of The Periodic Table. Students year after year choose this as one of their favorite projects. It allows students many choices and fosters their creativity. The well-structured project outline guides each student through the research process. In the end, the student is an expert on their element, its history, and its uses today. Pres
Preview of Periodic Poetry

Periodic Poetry

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ScienceRoxStar
Great cross-curricular mini-project blending scientific fact with poetic techniques. Students learn information about an element on the Periodic Table and create an original poem incorporating fact and poetic devices. Students demonstrate a deeper understanding of the facts they have researched as well as their proficiency in using literary devices. Excellent project for National Poetry month! Students really enjoy creating the backing for their poem as well!
Preview of Crazy Elements

Crazy Elements

Created by
ScienceRoxStar
This is a "punny" way to get students to get familiar with the Periodic Table. It can be used in class working with a partner or team as a game or competition. It can simply be used as a homework assignment. Not only do students really explore the Periodic Table,but they must think outside the box about the element names to correctly identify the elements that the clues are alluding to.
Preview of Candy Quiz

Candy Quiz

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ScienceRoxStar
This is a fun activity for students to use clues and try to figure out what type of candy it is.
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About the store

Experience

Teacher with 24 Years of experience. First two years in grade 5 & 6, 19 years as an eighth grade Science teacher. I started teaching at Lynn Vocational Tech in 2019 teaching Forensic Science and had blast doing it! This year I am teaching Grade 6 Science.

Teaching style

My teaching style is very visual, creative and kinesthetic. I love to find and create fresh, engaging lessons for my students and turn them on to Science. Over the last 15 years, I have incorporated a lot of technology into my teaching. I am now working on learning a Blended learning approach to my teaching.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Bachelors in Elementary Education, Middle School Education and Science graduated Cum Laude Earned my Masters in 2003 graduated Sumo Cum Laude 4.0 GPA. I have applied for and been granted over a dozen Peggy Corbett Science grants to buy equipment and/or enrich the Science program at my school.

My own education history

Undergraduate work Southern Connecticut State University and finished up at Salem State College. Masters Degree earned through Salem State University

Additional biographical information

Grew up in Connecticut, finished College in Massachusetts, and stayed in Beverly, MA. I was an eighth-grade Science teacher at West Middle School in Andover, MA for 19 years and have been teaching at Lynn Vocational Tech for the last 3 years. Starting new position teaching grade 6 In Revere, looking forward to a new exciting start!