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Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
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I taught 5th grade for 7 years, 6th grade science for 5 years, and 7th grade for one year. I'm currently a 4th grade virtual teacher.
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Preview of Who's Who?  Dichotomous Key Lesson using Owls

Who's Who? Dichotomous Key Lesson using Owls

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This Dichotomous Key PowerPoint is the perfect resource to introduce how a dichotomous Key works as well as serving as THE perfect Science Station in your classroom. Simply print/laminate the information cards and have your students work through the key included as the last slide. The PowerPoint works by simply asking YES or NO questions based on what your students see in the picture. If YES, then click YES. If NO, then click NO. The presentation will guide them to the correct answer and giv
Preview of Home Sweet Home: Habitat, Niche, Population, Community

Home Sweet Home: Habitat, Niche, Population, Community

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A short, sweet, and to the point mini-lesson on HABITATS. This mini-lesson focuses on four key vocabulary words: -HABITAT -NICHE -POPULATION -COMMUNITY Included in this Zip File: -10 Slide Interactive PowerPoint Presentation -10 Identical PDF files of PowerPoint -2 Page WordSearch (PDF) w/ answer key -2 Page Worksheet (PDF) w/ answer key
Preview of Energy Resource Jeopardy Review Game

Energy Resource Jeopardy Review Game

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Excellent Review Game for Energy Resources 6 Categories: -Fossil Fuels -Solar Energy -Wind Energy -Water Energy (Hydroelectric) -Geothermal Energy -Nuclear Energy Each category has 5 questions ranging in difficulty. Point values increase as difficulty increases. Home screen is set up to change color once that category has been chosen. You'll have to have a person keep track of points on a chalk/white board. Colors reset when PowerPoint is closed and reopen. Each question is fo
Preview of Science Fair (Forms to help students choose a project/Help with Display Board)

Science Fair (Forms to help students choose a project/Help with Display Board)

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This packet is something I've been using for the past four years to help my students prep for the Science Fair. Included: 1. Planning Guide---Helps students find a topic they enjoy and hopefully gives them a resource to choose a project that won't feel like work. 2. Official Form Page--- This is what I use for their abstract. It's their display board....condensed. 3. Display Board Expectations/tips 4. Sample Lay-Outs
Preview of Cohesion, Adhesion, and Surface Tension w/ Hands-On Activity

Cohesion, Adhesion, and Surface Tension w/ Hands-On Activity

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This PowerPoint can serve as a useful and practical tool to introduce, explain, and demonstrate the terms: Cohesion, Adhesion, and Surface Tension. This presentation concludes with an activity that is an ol' classic, "How many drops of water can a side of a penny hold?" Break-down of instructions/ material list, procedures, and follow-up questions.
Preview of Measurement Lab: Mass, Weight, Volume

Measurement Lab: Mass, Weight, Volume

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This hands-on mini lab was used in my classroom and proved to be quite helpful. Required materials for each group/partner: -Triple Beam Balance -Spring Scale -Ruler -Box of tooth picks -Unsharpened pencils -Box of unopened tissues -Calculator -100ml Graduated Cylinder
Preview of Ecology Review (Jeopardy Style)

Ecology Review (Jeopardy Style)

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WATCH THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR A BETTER IDEA: http://youtu.be/XDvHAXMCXG4 This is the PERFECT high resolution review game for your Ecology Unit! 6 Categories: - Ecology - Biotic/Abiotic - Producer/Consumer/Decomposer - Food Chain/ Food Web - Predator/ Prey - Symbiosis There are 5 questions per category. Each question gets harder as point value increases. Vocabulary -Ecology, Biotic, Abiotic, Producer, Consumer, Decomposer, Food Chain, Food Web, Predator, Prey, Symbiosis, Mutualism, Commensalis
Preview of Primary Science: Habitats

Primary Science: Habitats

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This 62 page Habitat Unit is the perfect supplemental resource you need for your classroom/club/group. INCLUDED: 52 slide- Jeopardy Style Review Game 4 page- Cut out Matching game 4 page fill-in the blank/ drawing activity 2 pages of writing activities 1 page of a word search -------------------------------------------- *Jeopardy Style Review Game: There are 5 categories: Habitat, Desert, Ocean, Forest, and Wetland. Each category has 5 questions that are increasing in difficulty. Points go
Preview of States of Matter (PowerPoint w/ Worksheet)

States of Matter (PowerPoint w/ Worksheet)

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A descriptive/slick presentation over the topic of STATES OF MATTER with a matching worksheet for students to complete throughout presentation. Slides are connected via action buttons. Vocabulary Words: Solid, Liquid, Gas Melting, Freezing, Melting Condensation, Evaporation, Sublimation, and Deposition *Answer Key Included.
Preview of Herbivore/Carnivore/Omnivore UNIT

Herbivore/Carnivore/Omnivore UNIT

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SciOnTheFly
This hands-on activity is the answer to your question as to what to use for an upcoming science lesson on Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW to get an idea of the interactive PowerPoint Presentation. Resources Included: *Basic Pre/Post Test for data collection *Interactive and engaging PowerPoint *Multiple Graphic Organizers *Cut and Paste Activity *Word Search *Answer Keys
Preview of State of Matter Comprehension Worksheet

State of Matter Comprehension Worksheet

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This is a simple, yet effective, worksheet to check student comprehension of content related to STATES of MATTER and the CHANGES of STATE. Vocabulary: Sold, Liquid, Gas, Evaporation, Condensation, Freezing, Melting, Sublimation, and Deposition.
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About the store

Experience

I taught 5th grade for 7 years, 6th grade science for 5 years, and 7th grade for one year. I'm currently a 4th grade virtual teacher.

Teaching style

My philosophy in education very much encompasses my teaching style: Be Firm. Be Fair. Be Fun.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Finalist for the 2013 Wabash Valley Golden Apple Award. Nominated 2014 for Teacher of the Year. Most Original Halloween Costume when I was in Kindergarten. I was the The Incredible Hulk....and still have the trophy.

My own education history

College- Indiana State University High School- Bedford North Lawrence Jr. High- Oolitic Jr. High Elementary- Needmore Elementary

Additional biographical information

I enjoy hiking, fishing, playing guitar, and playing with my kids.