Teaching for Learning

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I have over 20 years of teaching experience, as well as experience working as a research chemist. My teaching experience includes middle and high school science and math: • 7th grade Life Science • 8th grade Physical Science • 9th grade Physical Science • H.S. Biology • H.S. Chemistry • H.S. Earth Science • H.S. Physics • Dual-Enrollment Chemistry • Algebra 1 • Algebra 2 In a small school, variety is easy! I now serve as our dean of science and assist with science curriculum decisions for the upper grades. I also provide support and resources for the elementary grades science teachers.

Writing and Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

Phase Changes in Poetry

Friction Lab

Flame Test Lab

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Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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This powerpoint introduces and compares the naming of ionic and covalent compounds, including the naming of compounds containing transition metals and polyatomic ions and the naming of binary and ternary acids. Examples of each are included, with explanations of how it is named.

9th - 11th

Chemistry, Physical Science

Phase Changes in Poetry

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Teaching for Learning

This powerpoint presentation includes poems, such as Carl Sandburg's "Fog" and Emerson's "The Snow Storm", with illustrations of the weather referenced in the poem. This is a great way to review the phase changes! The students enjoy the literature - which they sometimes recognize from English class! - and describe the phase changes in chemical terms - attractive forces, energy change, beginning and ending state of matter - at the level of detail appropriate for the grade and course. This i

8th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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I encourage students to build upon previous knowledge and gain new knowledge. I incorporate many activities and labs to involve the students in the practical application of the material, and I am using an increasing number of foldables to review and reinforce key concepts. I have found that students learn very differently, but all can grasp even difficult concepts when given the opportunity. I enjoy finding a variety of ways to present these concepts and learning how to match them to the students I am teaching!