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Delaware, Ohio, United States
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I taught 6h grade math and science in the Delaware (OH) City Schools for 35 years, retiring in 2007. I have run my elementary STEM consulting service since 1998. I have conducted dozens of workshops, seminars and college level courses with hundreds of elementary educators on integrating STEM into the elementary curriculum. My website, www.stemiselementary.com, contains free integrated standards-based lessons, materials, events and professional development opportunities related to elementary STEM. I also offer an online elementary STEM graduate level course and a free monthly elementary STEM newsletter.
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Preview of Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Force and Motion - Sail Car (grades K &3)

Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Force and Motion - Sail Car (grades K &3)

That's right! Download a free copy of the sail car lesson for free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. In this lesson, students build identical sail cars, then experiment with different variables for sails (i.e., sizes, shapes and materials) to determine which design is the most effective. Reviews and suggestions for improvement are encouraged! If you have a question or need a lesson for a particular topic,
Preview of Try Before You Buy! NGSS mini unit: Alternative Energy: Wind Turbine (Grade 4)

Try Before You Buy! NGSS mini unit: Alternative Energy: Wind Turbine (Grade 4)

That's right! Download a free copy of my alternative energy mini-unit for 4th grade. This mini unit is on using wind energy as an alternative energy source. There are several lessons in this unit that can be taught as a theme or as stand alone lessons. Lessons include magnetic force, electromagnets, electric motor, and generator. As a final project, student teams will build an actual working wind turbine using a paper pinwheel that will really produce and electric current. Also included is a les
Preview of Try Before You Buy! NGSS lesson: Forces and Interactions - Magnetic Toys (gr. 3)

Try Before You Buy! NGSS lesson: Forces and Interactions - Magnetic Toys (gr. 3)

That's right! Here is a free download a complete copy of my magnetic toys lesson that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations for grade 3. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. In this lesson, students will explore examples of simple magnetic toys and then work in teams to design and build their own toy. Pictures of examples of magnetic toys, rubric and reflection sheet is incl
Preview of free elementary STEM resources from STEM is Elementary

free elementary STEM resources from STEM is Elementary

Hello! Here are all my elementary STEM lessons and other resources for grades K-5. I decided to offer all my elementary STEM resources for free as I wasn't making much on TPT anyway and would rather have teachers have free access and use the resources. You will find NGSS lessons by grade level and also lesson folders that marked Other lessons. The Other folders might have lessons that fit your state or counrtry's standards.as well. Also visit my website, www.stemiselementary.com, for other res
Preview of Free! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Kindergarten

Free! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Kindergarten

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for Kindergarten. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Try it Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Fifth Grade

Try it Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Fifth Grade

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for fourth grade. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Fourth Grade

Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Fourth Grade

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for Fourth Grade. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Second Grade

Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Second Grade

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for second grade. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Free!  NGSS Lesson: Electric Answer Board (4th Grade)

Free! NGSS Lesson: Electric Answer Board (4th Grade)

Download a free copy of my electic answer board for 4th grade. In this lesson, students will create an electric answer board out of inexpensive materials. Once built, students can change questions and answers to fit any subject. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Reviews and suggestions for improvement are encouraged! If you have a question or need a lesson for a particular topic, please contact me at bob@
Preview of Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Third Grade

Try It Before You Buy It! NGSS Science Standards and Activities for Third Grade

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for third grade. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Try It Before You Buy It! First Grade NGSS Performance Expectations and Lessons

Try It Before You Buy It! First Grade NGSS Performance Expectations and Lessons

That's right! Download a free copy of my spreadsheet that correlates the Next Generation Science Standards’ Performance Expectations with an activity for each Expectation for first grade. The spreadsheet with the lessons is totally free. I decided that I wasn't making very much through TPT and would rather have teachers access and use my resources for free. Each activity is a link to a lesson correlated to a specific NGSS performance expectation for that grade. If I found a lesson that was for
Preview of Subscribe to my FREE monthly STEM is Elementary newsletter!

Subscribe to my FREE monthly STEM is Elementary newsletter!

Download the latest issue of my free monthly STEM is Elementary newsletter, which contains resources, events, articles and professional development opportunities that are or interest to all educators interested in elementary STEM. A free subscription can be obtained through my website, www.stemiselementary.com. Thanks for downloading this issue. I hope you find some articles of interest in it and then create a free subscription to get future issues sent directly to your email.
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Experience

I taught 6h grade math and science in the Delaware (OH) City Schools for 35 years, retiring in 2007. I have run my elementary STEM consulting service since 1998. I have conducted dozens of workshops, seminars and college level courses with hundreds of elementary educators on integrating STEM into the elementary curriculum. My website, www.stemiselementary.com, contains free integrated standards-based lessons, materials, events and professional development opportunities related to elementary STEM. I also offer an online elementary STEM graduate level course and a free monthly elementary STEM newsletter.

Teaching style

I strongly believe in a hands-on, minds-on approach that integrates elementary standards with activities that involve problem solving and creative thinking.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have been honored with several awards and recognitions from both the Ohio and the International Technology and Engineering Educators Associations. I have served as the president of the ITEEA's Children's Council which promotes elementary STEM in grades K-6 on a national level, and am currently serving on the ITEEA's board of directors on behalf of the Children's Council. I am most pleased with the positive feedback I have received from so many educators about my seminars and resources.

My own education history

Graduated Kent State University, 1971 with a B.S. in elementary education. Graduated The Ohio State University in 1980 with a M.Ed degree in early and middle childhood, with a strength in math and science.

Additional biographical information

Happily married for 31 years, have two sons and a golden lab mutt. I play tennis and just retired from coaching tennis for over 40 years. I also play guitar in two different groups, a flute and acoustic guitar instrumental duo as well as a 60's pop/classic country trio.