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Welcome! I’m Mrs. Chartrand, a middle-school science teacher who loves creating hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. My classes thrive on creativity, problem solving, and projects that make students feel involved in and excited about science. Every resource in this store is something I’ve crafted, tested, and refined with real students. I hope what you find here helps make your teaching lighter and your lessons more fun, memorable and engaging!
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Cardinal Directions with House Blueprints - 3rd-5th Grade Practice Worksheet
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students practice cardinal directions? In this creative activity, students design their own house floor plans and use North, South, East, West, and intercardinal directions, to describe locations within their homes. Students will apply map skills to answer questions like: Which room is in the northwest corner? Where is your bedroom compared to the kitchen? What room is directly south of the living room? Perfect for reinforcing spatial awareness and d
3rd - 6th
General Science, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Scientific Tools Bundle: Slideshow and Notes
This is a Google Slides presentation and interactive notes for a 30 minute "Scientific Tools" lesson for 4th-8th grade general science instruction. Slideshow includes 5 slides covering some basic scientific tools, including: rulers, meter sticks, compasses, thermometers, scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, binoculars, telescopes, wind vanes, and anemometers. Includes animations and working video links. Also included are interactive notes for students to follow along with the "Scientific Tool
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
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Experience
Welcome! I’m Mrs. Chartrand, a middle-school science teacher who loves creating hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. My classes thrive on creativity, problem solving, and projects that make students feel involved in and excited about science. Every resource in this store is something I’ve crafted, tested, and refined with real students. I hope what you find here helps make your teaching lighter and your lessons more fun, memorable and engaging!
Teaching style
My classroom is built on movement, conversation, and curiosity. I want students asking questions, experimenting, and discovering ideas for themselves. I keep learning fresh by mixing short instructional moments with hands-on investigations, teamwork, and going outside as often as possible to explore how science connects to the world around us.
Awards & shining teacher moments
STEAM Fair Facilitator
Department Chair
2024 Los Angeles County STEM Educator of the Year
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