I have over 23 years teaching high school chemistry & middle school science. My strengths lie in my ability to organize information, make things visually appealing & break down concepts into manageable pieces.
A review worksheet that covers key concepts about cellular respiration & photosynthesis. Students color-code information & create a helpful study sheet later. Topics Covered:Cellular RespirationPhotosynthesisIncluded:1-Page WorksheetColor-Coded Answer KeyBenefits:Ready to use with no prep. Just print and go.Perfect for sub plans when you don't want to lose instruction time!Goes perfectly with my Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis Notes.
Visual guided notes that teach how to draw Lewis Structures using a method that is easy to understand and can be used for basic or advanced structures. Simple organization & layout makes these notes great for visual learners or English Language learners. For a corresponding worksheet check out my Lewis Structures Worksheet. Topics Covered:What are Lewis StructuresLone Pairs and Single, Double & Triple BondsHow to Draw Lewis StructuresWhen to Use Double or Triple BondsDiatomic ElementsInclude
A complete, detailed set of visual guided notes that covers elements & the periodic table. A great lesson to start your periodic table or atomic structure unit. Topics Covered:Elements, Atoms & Atomic StructureDevelopment of the Periodic TableReading the Periodic Table (Info about Elements)Organization, Periods & GroupsFamilies & Materials (metals, nonmetals & metalloids)Perfect for sub plans! Adapt the notes to your needs. Present the notes over a couple days or pick the pages you want t
A complete set of guided notes that covers the 2 major categories and 6 different types of chemical reactions. Purposely designed to fit will multiple methods of categorizing reactions so students can understand the bigger picture. Also teaches students to identify reactions from the chemical equation using reactants, products and state symbols. Clear examples are given. This resource goes well with the Types of Reactions Color by Number Worksheet and the Balancing Word Equations & Beyond W
This is an 4-page worksheet with 14 questions asking students students to draw a variety of covalent structures with single, double & triple bonds. Extension questions covering more complex molecules & polyatomic ions are included for early finishers or students who would like a challenge. Topics Covered:Basic Lewis Structures (molecules with a center atom)Complex Molecules (without a center atom)Structures for Polyatomic Ions (with directions)Included:4-Page Worksheet with Extension Questio
This innovative worksheet covers the covalent bonding skills students need before learning to draw Lewis Structures. The worksheet focuses on identifying valence electrons, drawing Lewis dot diagrams, predicting the number of covalent bonds a nonmetal will form, reading Lewis Structures & identifying covalent formulas. Perfect for high school chemistry classrooms. For a lesson that covers these concepts, see my Covalent Bonding Visual Guided Notes. Included:2-Page Worksheet2-Page Answer KeyB
Visual guided notes that teach about VSEPR, molecular geometry & identifying molecular geometry. Simple organization & layout makes these notes great for visual learners or English Language learners. This lesson builds off of my Drawing Lewis Structures Notes & Lewis Structures Worksheet. Topics Covered:What is Molecular GeometryWhy Molecular Geometry is ImportantVSEPR TheoryHow to Determine Molecular GeometryTypes of Molecular GeometryIncluded:4-Pages Visual Guided Notes4-Page Completed
A complete set of visual guided notes that covers metallic bonding. Perfect for high school chemistry classrooms. Simple organization & layout makes these notes great for visual learners or English Language learners. These notes pair well with my Ionic Bonding & Covalent Bonding notes. Topics Covered:Review Ionic Bonding & Covalent BondingMetallic Bonds & CompoundsHow Metallic Bonding Works & Delocalized ElectronsMetallic PropertiesAlloysIncluded:3-Pages Visual Guided Notes3-Page Completed
A complete, detailed set of visual guided notes that covers the conservation of matter through balancing reactions. A scaffolded set of notes to teach balancing reactions. Topics Covered:Conservation of Mass & MatterCounting Atoms with Subscripts & CoefficientsInventorying Chemical ReactionsBalancing Chemical ReactionsAdapt the notes to your students' needs by customizing the pace of the lesson by presenting the notes over a couple days or all at once. Engage students by coloring in atoms, su
This resource is a 2-page graphic organizer that has been proven to help students write stronger Claim Evidence Reasoning conclusions. The first side is a simple organizer with space for students to structure their CER. The second side contains sentence starters for each part and tips based on the common mistakes my students make when composing CER's. Included:CER Graphic Organizer (front page)Sentence Starters & Tips (back page)
These visually appealing guided notes introduce experimental design by teaching about independent variables, dependent variables & controls and are structured around an example to aid understanding. Included:4-Page Visual Notes on Experimental DesignComprehensive Teacher KeyBenefits:Ready to use with no prep. Just print and go.Differentiate by providing the teacher key to students who need extra support and have them highlight along instead of writing.These notes work great in combination w
A quick set of guided notes that covers bonding, compounds and reading chemical formulas. Simple organization & layout makes these notes great for visual learners or English Language learners. Topics Covered:Ionic & Covalent BondingCompoundsReading Chemical FormulasCounting Atoms in Chemical FormulasIncluded:2-Pages Visual Guided Notes2-Page Completed VersionBenefits:Ready to use with no prep. Just print and go.Perfect for sub plans when you don't want to lose instruction time!Students can col
A straight forward set of visual guided notes that covers how living things (producers & consumers) get energy through photosynthesis. Simple organization & visuals makes these notes great for visual learners and English Language learners. Topics Covered:ProducersPhotosynthesis Definition & ReactionWhere Photosynthesis Occurs & its StagesConsumersEnergy Cycle of OrganismsIncluded:4-Pages Visual Guided Notes4-Page Completed VersionBenefits:Ready to use with no prep. Just print and go.Perfect
This resource is a 3-page visual guided notes sheet Introducing the Scientific Method. It includes why we use the scientific method, is there only one method, vocabulary & the steps of the scientific method. Included:3-Page Visual NotesTeacher Key
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Experience
I have over 23 years teaching high school chemistry & middle school science. My strengths lie in my ability to organize information, make things visually appealing & break down concepts into manageable pieces.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I am a former National Board Certified teacher and I have been nominated for the Oregon Teacher of the Year and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math & Science.
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