STAT Science

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!

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.

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

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

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.