Spirited Science
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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I work at an inner city Catholic school with a large immigrant and refugee population. I have been teaching science to grades 5-8 since 2002.
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Scientific Method Practice Quiz
This practice quiz reviews the material covered in my scientific method PowerPoint and science project workbook. The quiz includes matching and fill in the blank sections to review the basic concepts from the PowerPoint. Another section has multiple choice questions that require the students to analyze a description of an experiment and then identify an appropriate problem, hypothesis and results analysis. The practice quiz is a mirror of the real quiz, but the matching and fill in the blank has
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Lab Vocab PowerPoint Lesson
This presentation uses a Lego inspired theme to introduce vocabulary words used for teaching the scientific method and how to create science projects. Vocabulary included: observe, infer, variables, independent variable, dependent variable, control group, constant variables, data, and metric measurement. The presentation also includes instructions for a whole class "I Spy" game in order to practice observation and inference skills. Most slides include teacher presentation notes in case you n
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Amplify Science Harnessing Human Energy Boomcards: Ch 1 FREEBIE
Product PreviewClick here for a short preview of the deck. Select “Full-Sized Preview” to ensure that all features work correctly. You do not need a Boom™ Learning account to see the preview. Product DetailsThis product includes a PDF download that contains a link to a Boom™ Card deck that was made specifically to align with Chapter 1 of Amplify Science's Harnessing Human Energy unit. It also includes detailed instructions on how to assign Boom™ Cards to your students and best practices on how
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Scientific Method PowerPoint Notes
These are the accompanying student handouts that go with my Scientific Method PowerPoint presentation. The students fill in the blanks during the presentation. Instructions are included on how to print the PowerPoint slides as handouts and the slides are gray scale for easy copying.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
I work at an inner city Catholic school with a large immigrant and refugee population. I have been teaching science to grades 5-8 since 2002.
Teaching style
I believe that students learn best when they are in the cortex of their brain. Therefore, I use the Whole Brain Teaching method in conjunction with my PowerPoints. I incorporate many activities into my lessons that require student repetition, hand motions, and class chants that keep the whole class engaged. It is hard to be a passive learner in my classroom because you have to continually turn to your neighbor and tell them what you just learned with hand motions and a silly tone of voice. Then, the lesson concepts are tested and explored during group discussions, internet explorations, or hands on activities. When students are engaged and having fun, it is easier for their brains to retain what they are learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I received the Archbishop Raymond Burke Teacher Recognition Award in 2010.
My own education history
I have B.S. in Elementary Education at the University of North Texas with a specialty in Reading and a focus in Music. After realizing how much I love teaching science, I earned a middle school science certification.
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