SimplyLauraDee

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Colorado, United States

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I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience, 8 years of freelance curriculum development experience and am now a homeschool mom! I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th grade. As a Literacy Specialist, I'm highly trained in developing rigorous instructional tools for your classroom. I specialize in elementary literacy and gifted and talented education.

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Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature | Tessellations | The Golden Rectangle | Pi

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The goal of the Unit of Study: Mathematics in Nature is to allow students to create professional quality work at an independent level. Through this project, students will explore tessellations, the Fibonacci sequence, the golden rectangle/ratio and pi. Students will discover mathematical patterns and relate them to nature through independent research and real world application. This unit of study is designed to challenge your gifted and advanced learners. This unit contains 6 ready to go less

3rd - 5th

English Language Arts, Math

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CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.4

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The goal in my classroom is to meet a student where he/she is at and create opportunities for student-centered learning through exploration, technology and investigation. I love seeing students challenged and pushed beyond what they thought they were capable of.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012

My own education history

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX in Biblical Studies and hold a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington.