STAT Science

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Florida, United States

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The power of YET. During my first years of teaching, I didn’t realize the power of yet. Now, after 13 years in the middle school classroom, I know how important it is to have a “yet” mindset. Students certainly don’t have it all figured out yet, and many times, neither do teachers. Teachers visit TPT when they want something an experienced teacher has created for their classroom because they do not have the time to create it. I hope that I can add value to your classroom and help support you and your students this year!

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Calculating Density - Science Skills

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STAT Science

This Google Slides file helps students who are new to calculating density use a step-by-step approach. It is a great start of year activity for middle schoolers in any science classroom. It helps science teachers learn students' different math abilities. Use this lesson after teaching about the basics of measurement and using lab equipment. The 'Calculating Density' lesson sets a great foundation for the rest of the year. Use with your own density worksheet for students to get homework practice

5th - 8th

Basic Operations, Measurement, Science

Measurement and Lab Equipment - Science Skills

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STAT Science

This Google Slides presentation is part of the first science unit of the year. It introduces students to the basics of measurement and essential lab equipment for the science classroom - triple beam balance, graduated cylinder, metric ruler, and thermometer. Interactive links embedded in the slides allow students to gain extra practice using each piece of lab equipment virtually. A great introduction to using lab equipment and measurement in middle school!

5th - 8th

Basic Principles, Measurement, Science

Back to School Night Template - Google Slides Presentation

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STAT Science

This Google Slides presentation file is based on a presentation I made to parents last year during Back to School Night. As a middle school science teacher, my details will likely be different from yours. I recommend personalizing this file with your own details, including your materials list, late work policy, and units of study. You may even want to create your own Bitmoji :) Let your students and parents get to know you and the expectations for your class this year! Good luck and happy learn

5th - 9th

Other (Science), Physical Science

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Experience

Teaching style

Science lessons that follow the 5E model -- engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate -- put a structure in place that help reach adolescents in middle school and high school. Piaget originally proposed how children's intelligence and abilities change as they grow, and this understanding is important when designing science lessons. Piaget referred to the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) and the formal operational stage (ages 11 to adulthood). My teaching style is hybridized -- some days I am the facilitator or coach, and other days I am a lecturer. How I teach is dependent upon what and how I intend to teach the topic.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year, Florida’s Best and Brightest Award, Publix Super Markets Charities Faculty Prize

My own education history

M.Ed. Teaching Earth Science Certificate in Integrated S.T.E.M. Education B.S. in Biological Science B.A. in English Studies

Additional biographical information

For me, preparing the products you see in my store is a lesson in yet. I’m taking time this year to post one item every day to my TPT store. I hope these resources can help you engage your middle schoolers in meaningful science lessons.