TPT
Total:
$0.00
Take a Gander Learning Banner

Take a Gander Learning

Rated 4.58 out of 5, based on 64 reviews
25 Followers
Pittsford, Michigan, United States
About the store
I have worked in educational settings both formal and informal teaching a variety of subjects in the science field and in the agricultural field. My experience encompasses serving as lead classroom instructor, instructional assistant, and substitute teacher with grades ranging from 3rd grade all the way to 12th grade. I specialize in the 6-12 grade range.
Read more

All resources

Preview of "Show me your True Colors" personality test and leadership activity

"Show me your True Colors" personality test and leadership activity

This can be used with a leadership unit or as a substitute plan. Students first work individually to discover their personality types. They then reflect on leadership scenarios and how they can use the strengths of their personalities. Students then group with similar personality types and reflect before working in groups with all personality types. This assignment allows students to do introspective work and work in teams. This assignment is designed to help students best understand how t
Preview of Shipwrecked, a Substitute or Sponge Activity for Leadership and Teamwork

Shipwrecked, a Substitute or Sponge Activity for Leadership and Teamwork

This is a great activity that students can complete independently if there is a substitute. It also works along with leadership and team building exercises. The lesson includes vocabulary like autocratic leadership and requires students to work as a group. In this activity they must consolidate their resources and discuss which to keep/discard to survive being stranded on an island after a shipwreck. The information is presented in a fun and creative "stranded on a desert island" situation.
Preview of Injection Practice: Fruit Lab

Injection Practice: Fruit Lab

Hands-on learning! In this lab, students have to opportunity to simulate subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Instead of performing the injections on live animals, the students use fruit to simulate the conditions. Students have a short reading assignment that walks them through: Different methods for administering medicationWhy injections are used over other methodsThe difference between subcutaneous and intramuscular injectionsStudents will then have the opportunity to practice inject
Preview of Poultry Breeds Slides with Common Terminology

Poultry Breeds Slides with Common Terminology

A complete PowerPoint of the most common breeds of poultry. This includes common breeds of chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. This PowerPoint also includes other species like peafowl and quail. The PowerPoint includes common terms like rooster/feather legged/bantam. When I present this I talk for a while about each breed since poultry is one of my favorite subjects to teach. I also have birds I bring into my classroom so we will have discussions on how "Gonso is an Emden. He is in the pi
Preview of Where's the Beef? Beef Cuts Worksheet

Where's the Beef? Beef Cuts Worksheet

This worksheet is great for sub plans if the students have computer access or as a lesson for a beef cattle unit. It also works with meat science and culinary science. The students are given an easily navigable website (Certified Angus Beef) and asked to identify which part of the cow different cuts of meat like the brisket or T-bone come from. They are also asked to list common names for the cut of beef and to describe the cut. There is an example on the front of the packet as well so the
Preview of Middle School Poultry Science Unit

Middle School Poultry Science Unit

Over a week of content! Over a week of content! In this unit - Poultry Breeds and Common Terms with Guided Notes 44 slide presentation with fill in the blank notes Covers common duck/chicken/turkey/goose terminology Covers common breeds for ducks/chickens/geese/turkeys/other fowl QUIZ & STUDY GUIDE INCLUDED! - Poultry Breeds Google Slide Assignment Independent work Students are tasked with creating and presenting about various breeds of poultry Example work included Battle of the Breeds -Egg p
Preview of Embryology Webquest - Chicken development

Embryology Webquest - Chicken development

In this easy-to-use webquest students utilize the poultry site to learn about chicken development while in an egg. The website is great because it includes pictures and short descriptions for many of the days. Students are asked questions like- On day ________ the heart begins to beatDefine in-ovo vaccinationTrue or False, the shell is porous PDF & Word Document options available! Great for substitutes
Preview of How to give a speech with TedEd and TedTalks

How to give a speech with TedEd and TedTalks

The lesson plan includes: -Questions for discussion -A hook into the lesson -Links to three short YouTube videos for TedEd and TED -Guided notes for the videos -An independent work packet to practice writing/giving a speech In this lesson, students are asked to reflect and share how comfortable they are with giving/writing speeches. They are then introduced to a brief history of why speeches have been used to communicate ideas through a TedEd video. With accompanying guided notes, the students
Preview of Egg Dissection Lab

Egg Dissection Lab

Low Prep Lab Activity! Bare ones basics all you need is eggs and plates! This lab walks students through the different parts of an egg and what their purpose is. Great for embryology, zoology, and poultry science units.
Preview of Guided Movie Notes for "The Dust Bowl" by Ken Burns | PBS

Guided Movie Notes for "The Dust Bowl" by Ken Burns | PBS

These guided notes take students through the first episode of the two episode PBS series on the Dust Bowl. There are multiple choice, free write, and shade in the answer questions to keep students focused on the movie. The notes have pictures to keep a friendly appearance and it is easy to instruct students to "start on the page with the cow" or "we will end on the page with the suitcase". Download does not include watermark seen in previews. Answer key included
Preview of Swine Detective - Review Swine terms and ear notching game

Swine Detective - Review Swine terms and ear notching game

Swine Detective!In this game, students answer questions about swine to eliminate "suspects". At the end of the activity only one suspect, location, and person will be left and the mystery is solved. This game covers common terminology and ear-notching. Benefits of this lesson include:Great for kinetic learners and getting students up and moving around the room.Can be done in teams or individuallyEngaging way to review before a quiz or testLittle prep required (print, hide clues, and play!)Inclu
Preview of Poultry Slides and Test

Poultry Slides and Test

Powerpoint presentation with guided notes. Covers common poultry breeds and common poultry terms. Test included!
Preview of Three Pillars of Sustainability

Three Pillars of Sustainability

What is sustainability? What does a healthy society look like? What does sustainability look like for you? Answer these questions as a class through this easy-to-follow packet. Covered in this packet is... What is sustainabilityThe three-pillar model of sustainabilitySocial sustainabilityEnvironmental sustainabilityEconomic sustainabilityExamples of each pillar we see in our lives
Preview of Design your own breed of chicken

Design your own breed of chicken

Short reading passage and project with reflection questions! A substitute-friendly assignment that guides students through the different purposes of chickens (meat,egg, and ornamental/pets). Short reflection questions help students pace their reading and thinking while deepening their understanding of the assignment. After reading students are asked to design their own breed of poultry and identify its purpose.
Preview of Food webs vs. food chains independent work packet

Food webs vs. food chains independent work packet

Perfect for substitute lessons! Whether you are introducing food webs and food chains to your classes or you need work for while you are gone this packet fits the bill. The students have a short reading assignment followed by questions from the reading. At the very end students are tasked with creating a food web. This easy to read packet describes ProducersPrimary ConsumersSecondary ConsumersTertiary ConsumersFood ChainsFood WebsAnswer key included
Preview of Modern Marvels Logging Tech Guided Notes for Ecology of Sub Teaching

Modern Marvels Logging Tech Guided Notes for Ecology of Sub Teaching

Guided Notes for Season 9 Episode 20 Modern Marvels: Logging Tech. Includes answer key and a versions that has been accommodated (shortened/simplified) for neurodivergent learners. Great for substitute plans
Preview of Lewis Dot Structure Reading, Guided Practice, and Independent Practice

Lewis Dot Structure Reading, Guided Practice, and Independent Practice

Are you looking to introduce Lewis Dot Structures or need independent work for a substitute? Look no further! Students first complete a short two-page reading assignment that explains valence electrons and Lewis Dot Structures. This reading assignment has reflection questions that encourage reading and serve as a checkpoint for understanding. Next students are guided step by step to create a Lewis Dot Structure. And finally, students are tasked with creating Lewis Structures in an indepen
Preview of Sharks! Guided Notes and Google Slides

Sharks! Guided Notes and Google Slides

Sharks!In these easy to follow slides are... What makes a shark a sharkThe 8 major groups of sharks (and a few famous examples)Fun shark facts like how hammerheads sense prey and bio-luminescent sharks!A few extinct shark species and why they're no longer with usIncluded with the Google Slides are guided notes that follow the presentation exactly. These notes help keep students engaged with fill in the blank style note taking and space for additional notes.
Preview of Oceanic Bundle: Labs, Presentations, and Independent Work Packets

Oceanic Bundle: Labs, Presentations, and Independent Work Packets

Complete bundle that covers: Shark breeds and unique adaptations Powerpoint presentationGuided NotesShark Detective (fun review game)An Interactive Fish LabIndependent Work Packet Covering Food Webs and Chains3-4 days of content!
Preview of Forestry 3 day mini unit

Forestry 3 day mini unit

3 day mini unit covering Forestry. Day 1) Students complete research project/presentation on trees native to Michigan Day 2) Students present their projects and play forestry bingo Day 3) Students watch Modern Marvels: Logging Tech
Showing 1-20 of 35 results

About the store

Experience

I have worked in educational settings both formal and informal teaching a variety of subjects in the science field and in the agricultural field. My experience encompasses serving as lead classroom instructor, instructional assistant, and substitute teacher with grades ranging from 3rd grade all the way to 12th grade. I specialize in the 6-12 grade range.

Awards & shining teacher moments

2024 Teacher Leader through the Nourish the Future program

My own education history

Associates of Science from Jackson College Bachelor's of Science from Michigan State University Major- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education Minors- Biology Community and Systems Sustainability