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Simple Machines Worksheets
A set of 4 worksheets with answer keys I use to cover the essentials of the Ideal Mechanical Advantage of several Simple Machines. Using as many graphic cues as I can squeeze in, each worksheet introduces a portion of the concept with the idea that they'll "get" the big picture once they complete and review them all. I make my assignments as entertaining as possible with the mindset that no assignment is any good, if it isn't completed. I also adhere to my rule that, "no worksheet will EVER be l
4th - 10th, Adult Education
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Physical Sciences Annotated Cornell NOTES
These are the notes my students follow along with when I formally present the majority of the material in my Physical Sciences class. NOTE: This packet is specifically created to accompany the Power Point Presentations I created. They are found in my store under "Physical Sciences NOTES" and are available for FREE. You can use the Power Points with my compliments all you want. They're really fun. Adding this Cornell Notes formatted accompaniment is, in my professional opinion, optimal. Student
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Physical and Chemical Change Worksheet packet
A set of 4 worksheets I use to cover the essentials of Physical and Chemical change. Using as many graphic cues as I can squeeze in, each worksheet introduces a portion of the concept with the idea that they'll "get" the big picture once they complete and review them all. I make my assignments as entertaining as possible (they color here, TWICE!) with the mindset that no assignment is any good, if it isn't completed. I also adhere to my rule that, "no worksheet will EVER be longer than one page
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Electricity Cornell Annotated NOTES
Physical Sciences, Electricity Cornell Annotated NOTESCocreated with "Electricity NOTES". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership. Introd
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Science Math: 3 Variable Problems KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation on how to solve 3 variable math problems. There are dozens of them in science (F=ma, D=m/v, etc...). If a student doesn't know how to solve them, their science grade suffers... But it's their math that needs the boost. I created this unit as a patch to show some of my lower performing students how to solve easy math problems. Those that "get" Algebra won't really benefit from this tutorial . Unfortunately, when I created this file, I didn't have many kids in my
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General Science, Math, Science
Lab: Science Inquiry and KNex Landers KIOSK
In 2008, the entire 11th grade class of Mainland high school ran a lab to determine the ideal shape for a hypothetical mail delivery device called a, "KNex Lander". The original design (made of KNex... of course) was created by a pair of Embry Riddel engineering students. Students tested the design, then they tested a litany of improvements on that design. This file simulates that activity using the actual data generated. It follows the process from measurement, through data crunching to graphi
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Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Simple Machines Cornell Annotated NOTES
Physical Sciences, Simple Machines Cornell Annotated NOTESCocreated with "Simple Machines Notes". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Motion (Kinematics) Cornell Annotated NOTES
Physical Sciences, Motion: Cornell Annotated Notes. Cocreated with "Physical Sciences, Motion unit. Introduction to Physics". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document
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Physical Science, Physics, Science
Lab: Science Inquiry. Washers KIOSK
In 2008, the entire 11th grade class of Mainland high school ran a lab to determine whether there were factors which made a person a better player of the popular game, "Washers"... (Note: this is VASTLY different than the drinking game called "Quarters"... Really... Vastly different.) Students completed a form, then played a series of ""Washer" games. Their data and scores were accumulated and analyzed. This file simulates that activity using the actual data generated. It follows the process fr
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Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes in Pennies KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation of a series of labs I run over the course of several weeks (unimaginatively) called, "Penny Labs". In the series, students make, "clean", "green", "silver", "gold", and "hollow" pennies, collecting tangible examples for demonstrating the difference between Physical and Chemical Changes. This simulation follows the process from measurement, through data crunching to graphing, and analysis. Students run through all the labs in their entirety. The file can be
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Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
Molecules Intro KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation introducing Molecules. It follows my "Atoms" kiosk. By running through this tutorial, students will understand how molecules are written. The role of electrons in forming molecules is introduced, along with other concepts specific to this topic such as the distinction between a molecule and a compound. The file can be projected as a class activity but if you have access to a computer lab, it's ideally suited for students to run the simulation on their own. Onc
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Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
Atoms, Intro KIOSK
Atoms are the fundamental starting point of chemistry. This interactive lesson explains the atom's history from Democritus to Rutherford, The atom's three principle components (protons, neutrons and electrons) are introduced as some Periodic Table basics such as Atomic Number and Atomic Mass. The file can be projected as a class activity but if you have access to a computer lab, it's ideally suited for students to run the simulation on their own. Once properly protected (instructions on how
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Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Chemical Reaction Intro, KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation introducing the basics of Chemical Reactions. It follows both my "Atoms" and "Molecules" kiosks. By running through this tutorial, students will understand how chemical reactions are written. and what they mean within the context of the Law of Conservation of Matter. It introduces some vocabulary (like, "combustion" and "decomposition" reactions, etc...) but the principle emphasis is on the conceptual idea that all matter in the universe has to be accounted for
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Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
Work and Power Cornell Annotated NOTES
Physical Sciences, Work and Power Cornell Annotated NOTESCocreated with "Work and Power NOTES". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership.
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Forces: Cornell Annotated NOTES
Physical Sciences, Forces unitCocreated with "Forces Notes". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership. Covers Newton's Laws and solving b
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Physical Science, Physics, Science
Lab: Hot Spots and Plate Tectonics KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation of a paper lab which uses the concept of Hot Spots to deduce tectonic plate movements (citation within the file as a weblink). The activities are engaging. The science is sound. Students cover data acquisition, measurement, graphing, and draw conclusions on how fast the tectonic plate that Hawaiian Islands sit on it is traveling. Students run through the lab in its entirety. The file can be projected as a class activity but if you have access to a computer lab
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Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Work and Power NOTES
Physical Sciences, Work and Power unit. Introduction to Physics. Cocreated with "Work and Power Cornell Annotated Notes". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document witho
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
Lab: Density of Pennies KIOSK
This is an interactive simulation of a pretty common lab that teaches the topic of density by demonstrating the difference between "new" pennies (made from Zinc) and "old" pennies (made from Copper). It follows the process from measurement, through data crunching to graphing, and analysis. Students run through the lab in its entirety. The file can be projected as a class activity but if you have access to a computer lab, it's ideally suited for students to run the simulation on their own. O
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Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Motion (Kinematics) NOTES
Physical Sciences, Motion unitCocreated with "Motion Cornell Annotated Notes". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership. Covers kinematics
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Physical Science, Physics, Science
Electricity NOTES
Physical Sciences, Electricity NOTESCocreated with "Electricity Cornell Annotated Notes". I don't like lecturing so I have my materials synched where students are visually cued on what to write. Key terms in the texts they need to jot are colored blue, Reminders on what to color and graph are built in as well. Students spend a minimal time writing and more time listening.The Cornell system is an excellent learning tool. Annotating allows for a clean document without sacrificing ownership. Introd
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General Science, Physical Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
30+ years in classrooms throughout the state of florida
Teaching style
I was educated as a scientist. I fell into teaching when the incompatibility of studying black bears for months on end in the Everglades and a successful marriage hit me.
I (correctly) chose the wife...
So my students "do" stuff instead of listening to me.
When they have to read, I make sure it's something worth reading.
When they have to write, I make sure they know it's worth writing...
When they sit in front of a computer, they're going to be entertained AND educated.
Never did get the hang of "busy work".
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nearly 40 years of teaching a myriad of amazing students!
Everything else is noise.
My own education history
University of Miami: B.Sc, (1984) Biology, w/Chemistry minor
University of South Florida: M.Ed (1987) Science Curriculum and Instruction
National Board Certification (2009)
Additional biographical information
I've taught every grade from 6-12.
I've taught (almost) every science subject the state of Florida offers.
I've taught in Tampa, Miami, Panama City, Pierson, Daytona Beach, and Ormond Beach... 15 schools. I guess I can't hold a job down.
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