STEMing It Up
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West End, North Carolina, United States
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I have been teaching for 19 years. I taught elementary grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th. I taught middle grades social studies and science 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I taught high school Biology and Earth/Environmental Science. I am currently working as Instructional Technology Facilitator K-5. I coach, model, and co-teach with classroom teachers showing them how they can incorporate more STEM and computer science activities into all subject areas.
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Abstract Art with Sphero Lesson
Want your students to learn about abstract art and a famous abstract artist as well as incorporate robots into creating their own original piece of art? Then you will want to try out this lesson! Students can work individually or as small groups to create an original piece of abstract art by either driving or coding a Sphero robot to move through paint on paper. (Sphero will not be harmed by moving through paint, though he will need to be cleaned up at the end of the lesson). Combine history,
1st - 5th
Art History, Computer Science - Technology, Social Studies
Novel or Story Choice Board Activity
Reading a story or novel with your students? I have 6 computer based projects students can choose from to show their understanding and analysis of the setting, plot, characters, and author's word choice. Students not only will show their understanding of these English standards, but will also be able to work on and improve their computer and design skills. These choice board activities can easily be used/adapted to any text your students are reading to assess students' understanding. These ac
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
CCSS
RL.6.3
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
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I have been teaching for 19 years. I taught elementary grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th. I taught middle grades social studies and science 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I taught high school Biology and Earth/Environmental Science. I am currently working as Instructional Technology Facilitator K-5. I coach, model, and co-teach with classroom teachers showing them how they can incorporate more STEM and computer science activities into all subject areas.
Teaching style
My teaching style is a student-centered approach where students are in charge of their learning with the teacher as a guide or facilitator. I have students work collaboratively to problem-solve and think critically. I tend to follow an "I do, We do, You do" routine guide students through the content. I also incorporate the design thinking process for students to work through.
My own education history
I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in Education with an emphasis in gifted education.
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