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I have had the privilege of teaching high school sciences in different settings: 5 years teaching in a Public High School and over 14 years teaching in a Private High School.
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Preview of Environmental Science Video Guides: Serengeti Rules

Environmental Science Video Guides: Serengeti Rules

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Setup to be viewed by students at home Distance Learning or in the Classroom, have students independently fill in the guides each day, and then follow up with in-class or virtual session where students share and discuss responses. This is one of the most powerful Nature videos produced. Aired: 10/09/19 Available at PBS online for free (Free Access to this PBS video Expires: 10/08/22 so will need to have a PBS passport, check out the video from your local library, or obtain video access elsewh
Preview of Let it Snow -Chemistry Rate of Reaction Lab investigation

Let it Snow -Chemistry Rate of Reaction Lab investigation

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This is a 2-3 day lab investigation that introduces and applies rates of reactions. It also incorporates NGSS and STEM based learning through: Science: The concepts of reaction rates are discussed and examined first hand. The concepts are also applied to explain observations made in the lab. Technology: Students are introduced to Excel graphing features to quickly assess trends. Engineering: Students are given an open-ended challenge to design and conduct at least two additional tests in or
Preview of Woods or Woodshop Substitute Activity: Fruit Woods Graphic Maps

Woods or Woodshop Substitute Activity: Fruit Woods Graphic Maps

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Trouble finding appropriate alternative Activities for Woods Class Substitute teachers? Or just looking for an engaging change of pace? This product offers an educational experience which can be safely implemented by any woods teacher or substitute woods teacher, regardless of the substitute's training in the woodshop. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? The digital download contains all the material needed to cover up to 2 days of instruction in a Woods/Tech-Ed class. Instructor/substitute
Preview of Woods or Woodshop Substitute Activity: Oak Graphic Maps

Woods or Woodshop Substitute Activity: Oak Graphic Maps

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Trouble finding appropriate alternative Activities for Woods Class Substitute teachers? Or just looking for an engaging change of pace? This product offers an educational experience which can be safely implemented by any woods teacher or substitute woods teacher, regardless of the substitute's training in the woodshop. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? The digital download contains all the material needed to cover up to 2 days of instruction in a Woods/Tech-Ed class. Instructor/substitute
Preview of Mystery of Matter Video Guide -Segment 1 (00:00-40:00)

Mystery of Matter Video Guide -Segment 1 (00:00-40:00)

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This is a thoughtfully designed guide for the PBS Mystery of Matter video series. The guide has been designed to be easy for students to follow and pull out significant ideas, complete with Chronology, Appropriate Section Headings, Direct Quotations, and Emphasis on Main Ideas. It has also been designed for ease of use by instructors or substitutes: Blank lines when appropriate make it easy to check/grade, a reasonably expected time slot allows time for attendance and/or loading video or par
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Thanksgiving 2 -Tryptophan

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Thanksgiving 2 -Tryptophan

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 11 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features one of the amino acids found in foods, tryptophan. While this mini-lesson is
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Flu Season -Vitamin C

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Flu Season -Vitamin C

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 18 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features ascorbic acid, Vitamin C. While this mini-lesson is designed to fit best arou
Preview of Stoichiometry Review: Balloon Stoichiometry Activity

Stoichiometry Review: Balloon Stoichiometry Activity

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Hi! Thanks for your interest in this review activity! It is designed as in interactive and collaborative review for High School Chemistry review of Stoichiometry. The product contains: A Word Document which serves as the Instructor’s Prep and “Hints and Tips” to accompany the presentation file. A presentation file. The presentation file is exactly as shown in the preview (minus the watermark). The presentation file can be opened from either Smart Notebook (if you have the program), or open
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Gelatin -Easter Peeps

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Gelatin -Easter Peeps

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 30 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series, Gelatin. Although it is meant to correlate best with the second week in April, around the time when Easter peeps are in every store, it can be applied at any point and the final
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Valentines Day

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Valentines Day

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun multisensory way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 21 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series, and is meant to correlate best with the Valentines Day week. You will get a sharable mini-lesson, which can be presented over the course of 3-5 minutes (this is th
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Earth Day

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Earth Day

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 31 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features the chelating agent EDTA. While this mini-lesson is designed to correlate best with the third week in April, around Earth Day, it can be implemented at any time. You
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: April Fools Day

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: April Fools Day

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 29 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features Fumaric Acid and while this mini-lesson can be implemented at any time it is designed to correlate best with the first week in April, around April Fools Day. You
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Thanksgiving 4 -Starch

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Thanksgiving 4 -Starch

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 13 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features starch, the key component of all staple foods. While this mini-lesson is des
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Cheese Snacks -Annatto

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Cheese Snacks -Annatto

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 35 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features the pigmentr, annatto. While this mini-lesson is designed to correlate best with the third week in May, nearer Summer, it can be implemented at any time. You will g
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Winter Solstice -Wintergreen

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Winter Solstice -Wintergreen

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 16 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features methyl salicylate, oil of wintergreen. While this mini-lesson is designed t
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: St. Patrick's Day

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: St. Patrick's Day

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The "Chemistry Quint-a-sense" series is a fun way to involve all five senses in the learning process. Students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 26 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series, and is meant to correlate best with the second week in March, around Saint Patrick's Day. You will get a sharable mini-lesson, which can be presented over the course of 3-10
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Aromatics like Pumpkin spice -Vanillin

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Aromatics like Pumpkin spice -Vanillin

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 9 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features aromatic molecules found in pumpkin spice and one of the aromatic molecules we k
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Lunar New Year -MSG

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: Lunar New Year -MSG

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Chem Quint-a-sense is an interactive series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 20 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is the Umami flavor that is popular in many
Preview of Chemistry Tastefully Applied:  Ice Cream

Chemistry Tastefully Applied: Ice Cream

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This is a two-part lesson-activity in which students learn about energy within forced state changes and then apply the concepts to the process of home-made Ice Cream. It works well as a supplemental review towards the middle of the school year, such as an end of semester Christmas (Holiday) party. The product contains two files: Instructor Guide and Presentation. The instructor guide is as shown in the preview file. The actual presentation version you will teach from looks the same, except
Preview of Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: 1st Day of Autumn -Fructose

Chemistry Mini-Lesson & Treat: 1st Day of Autumn -Fructose

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Smart Science
Chem Quint-a-sense is a fun series of mini-lessons in which students are given an audio-visual treat that is followed by a second treat that can be touched, tasted, and smelled! Each mini-lesson can be implemented at any point, but topics do grow and provide a fun supplement to the school year. WHAT WILL I GET WITH THIS PRODUCT? This download is week 4 in the Chemistry Quint-a-sense series. It features fructose. While this mini-lesson is designed to correlate best around the fourth week in
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About the store

Experience

I have had the privilege of teaching high school sciences in different settings: 5 years teaching in a Public High School and over 14 years teaching in a Private High School.

Teaching style

Be Smart, plan well. Tell them, Show them, but most of all INVOLVE them!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am humbled by having received: Heritage Hill Best Overall Male Interpreter -HHill coworkers 2004; nominated a favorite teacher -SFHS class of 2010; Student Achievement Green Grant -National Education Association 2010; College Access Award -Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation 2011; Education Grant -Dominion Foundation 2012; six STEM orientated Innovative Educator Grants 2013-2019 -Wisconsin Public Service; High School Chemistry Grant -NEW ACS 2020;

My own education history

BS, Chemistry and Education -Wisconsin Lutheran College; MS, Environmental Education -Concordia University

Additional biographical information

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joel-barthel/12/940/a5