Spirited Science
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
About the store
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 PowerPoint
This PowerPoint uses a Lego inspired theme to introduce the scientific method to middle school students. It is the follow-up to my Lab Vocab PowerPoint. It begins with having the students discuss what three pieces of knowledge the remaining people should know if the world was taken over by zombies and all technology and communications were lost. The presentation then guides the students to realize that the scientific method is the ultimate resource for solving problems and developing new tech
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Atoms PowerPoint & Student Notes - Editable
This product contains a complete PowerPoint lesson on atoms that takes about two 45min class periods. The topics include: basics of matter, basic anatomy of atoms, atomic number, atomic mass, and determining the name of the atom using the periodic table. While presenting the lesson, students fill in the blanks on the student notes handouts and complete the examples for each new concept. The PowerPoint presentation and the Student Notes are both completely editable if using PowerPoint. I hav
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Atoms PowerPoint - Uneditable
This PowerPoint presentation covers the following concepts: basic anatomy of atoms, atomic number, atomic mass, and how to use the periodic table to determine an atom's name. Links to online videos and demonstrations are embedded in the presentation. I can't guarantee that the links will be active, but I will do my best to keep them updated. This presentation is in PDF format and isn't editable.
Check out the other products in my store related to this presentation: Atom Presentation Stud
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Lab Vocab Powerpoint - Student Handouts
These are the accompanying student handouts that go with my Lab Vocab 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.
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
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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