SnookScience
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Over 18 years in the classroom teaching all content areas of high school science. I specialize in using science and service-learning to teach about social justice concepts.
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Root Beer Floats and Volcanoes
This hands-on activity allows students to model the viscosity of lava eruptions from different volcanoes so they can differentiate between types of volcanoes and how they were formed.
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-4
The 3 Laws of Motion Activity
This hands-on activity allows students to be introduced to and demonstrate the Laws of Motion by using a simple toy.
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Physics
NGSS
HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
+2
pH Lab
Easy lab that allows students to visualize pH differences in water we can purchase at the store and make an evidence-based decision about which one they would buy.
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
Dirty Penny Experiment
Great introductory experiment for students to try the first week of school. Kitchen grade materials.
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Basic Principles, Chemistry
NGSS
HS-PS1-5
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About the store
Experience
Over 18 years in the classroom teaching all content areas of high school science. I specialize in using science and service-learning to teach about social justice concepts.
Teaching style
I am a facilitator of learning who encourages students to use their passions and skill sets to guide their questions and propose solutions.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2016 Conserve 2 Enhance Grants recipient, $7500, Saving Water and Nature proposal, May 2016
2016 Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment Funding, $229,000, Naylor Neighborhood Proposal, April 2016
2015, 2017, 2021 Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots Program Grants recipient, $200
2015 Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Grants recipient, $750/ea
2015 Tucson Clean & Beautiful Grants recipient, $500
2014 City of Tucson Ward 5 Community Service Award recipient
2014 Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning Grants recipient, $750
2014 Target Field Trip Grants recipient, $700
2013 National Pioneer in Teaching Award, Top 10 Finalist, National Runner-up
www.publicschooloptions.org, http://tinyurl.com/z5ezgk8
2013 March Staff of the Month, peer-nominated, Arizona Virtual Academy, K12 Inc.
2011 Dream Machine Recycle Rally, 4th place in the nation
2011 Dream Machine Recycle Rally Leader Prize, $5000
2010 “Community Service” Award, CPLC Community Schools
2008, 2009 “Innovation” Award, CPLC Community Schools
My own education history
May 2008
Post-Baccalaureate Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
-Completed all teacher certification coursework with a 4.0 GPA
-Over 100 hours of practicum experience
-Directed instruction in practicum internships
-Completed alternative 2-year student teaching requirement
1999-2001
Post-Baccalaureate Coursework in Italian and Russian, University of Arizona and Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
May 1998
Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Minor: Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics
Cumulative GPA: 3.21
Additional biographical information
Arizona Department of Education
Qualified Evaluator
Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate, 7-12, Educator ID 3390047
Biology
Earth Science
Chemistry
Mathematics
Standard SEI Endorsement, K-12
Arizona Department of Public Safety, Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Roots of Success Environmental Literacy Curriculum
Certified Instructor
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