STEM Roots
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Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
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I create STEM and arts resources that inspire creativity and critical thinking. From interactive science lessons to culture to foreign language materials, I make teaching easy and engaging. Let's grow bright minds together!
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Bundle: The Legend of the Three Sisters Video w/Thanksgiving STEM Lesson Plans
An $11 value for $9.50! This is the video version of my popular The Legend of the Three Sisters presentation for studying Native American, legends or first Thanksgiving science. This student-facing purchase includes my Thanksgiving Science and Engineering STEM Unit Plans as linked to below. This is an excellent way to incorporate science into your November harvest theme! Stream it over Wi-Fi or download the included zip file of the video and run it from your desktop. ★ Follow me! Click the st
1st - 4th
Native Americans, Reading, Science
3:44
Thanksgiving: The Legend of the Three Sisters Video (Stand-Alone Version)
This is the video version of my popular The Legend of the Three Sisters presentation ready to share with your students.
Use it for Native American studies, studying legends or as part of studying the science behind the first Thanksgiving.
Purchase this stand-along version or save with my The Legend of the Three Sisters Video w/Thanksgiving STEM Unit Plans Bundle.
You can stream it over Wi-Fi or download the accompanying file and run it from your desktop.
This is an excellent way to incorpo
1st - 5th
Native Americans, Reading
16:18
Bundle: Teaching Sound Waves in the Primary Grades with NGSS + "Sound Wave Cove"
A $17 value for $14.99! Are you teaching sound waves in the primary grades? Do you want to get up to speed on the NGSS physical science sound wave standards for first grade? Part of my Teaching with NGSS Video Series, I share with you the strategies I developed while studying the Next Generation Science Standards on sound waves for first grade. You'll learn about: ♫ Sound Waves with NGSS Grade 1 (Timestamp 2:00) ♫ My Strategies for Engaging Science (6:30) ♫ Ideas for Teaching about Sound Wav
K - 3rd
Physical Science
NGSS
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-1
16:18
Teaching Sound Waves in the Primary Grades with NGSS (Stand-Alone Version)
Are you looking for ideas on teaching sound waves in the primary grades? New to NGSS? Part of my Teaching with NGSS Video Series, I share with you the strategies I developed while studying the Next Generation Science Standards on sound waves for first grade. You'll learn about: ♫ Sound Waves with NGSS Grade 1 (Timestamp 2:00) ♫ My Strategies for Engaging Science (6:30) ♫ Ideas for Teaching about Sound Waves (6:45) ♫♫♫ NGSS 1-PS4-1: vibrating materials make sound (7:20) ♫♫♫ NGSS 1-PS4-1:
K - 3rd
Physical Science
NGSS
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-1
2:23
NGSS Life Science: Biomimicry Discovery Cards Demo NGSS 1-LS1-1
Biomimicry Discovery Cards are my series of never-ending folding origami cards that introduce students to biomimicry--copying nature to advance innovation--in the form of riddles. It's an engaging approach to teaching biomimicry--part of the the Next Generation Science Standards for first grade (1-LS1-1). This demo: • provides background information on biomimicry and the NGSS standard• demonstrates how to use my never-ending origami riddle cards so your students can discover the biomimicry-insp
1st - 8th
Biology, Engineering
NGSS
1-LS1-1
Also included in: NGSS First Grade Super Bundle: All 5 STEM Units w/Biomimicry Expansion
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"Teaching Science in First Grade with NGSS" | Video Tutorial
Do you need ideas on teaching science in first? New to NGSS? I share a high-level overview of the first grade Next Generation Science Standards in this video. INTRO VIDEO TO MY NGSS SERIESYou'll learn about: • How NGSS is organized (Timestamp 1:25) • NGSS Grade 1 content (1:40) • Learning more about NGSS (4:08) The video is appropriate for teachers: • In the primary grades teaching science. • New to NGSS wanting to get up to speed on this standard. • Looking for a few quick tips on locat
1st
Engineering, Science
3:17
NGSS Life Science: Biomimicry Discovery Cards Assembly Tutorial NGSS 1-LS1-1
Biomimicry Discovery Cards are my series of never-ending folding origami cards that introduce students to biomimicry--copying nature to advance innovation--in the form of riddles. It's an engaging approach to teaching biomimicry--part of the the Next Generation Science Standards for first grade (1-LS1-1). This tutorial demonstrates how to assemble the cards after purchase. ★ ★ View the card in action: Biomimicry Discovery Cards Demo ★ ★ BIOMIMICRY DISCOVERY CARDS BIOMES:• Desert Biome Biomimi
1st - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Science
NGSS
1-LS1-1
Also included in: NGSS First Grade Super Bundle: All 5 STEM Units w/Biomimicry Expansion
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About the store
Experience
I create STEM and arts resources that inspire creativity and critical thinking. From interactive science lessons to culture to foreign language materials, I make teaching easy and engaging. Let's grow bright minds together!
Teaching style
Interactive, engaging, interdisciplinary, multisensory.
My own education history
25 years experience in Instructional Design
Homeschool parent of 10 years.
M.A. Humanities | Brigham Young University
Additional biographical information
"As a passionate creator, I love designing colorful, engaging, and innovative educational resources that inspire learning. Drawing from my humanities background and blending it with my husband’s expertise in science, I craft interdisciplinary content that bridges creativity and critical thinking. My experience as an instructional designer in higher education and corporate settings, combined with my journey as a homeschool mom, fuels my mission to provide versatile resources that empower teachers and enhance classroom experiences."
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