Ted Goerner
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West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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I have taught science in grades six through nine for 18 years. I have taught both life and physical science. I teach in New England now but taught for six years in Texas.
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James Webb Space Telescope Sidewalk Chalk Model and Related Analysis
Make a simple template from meter sticks and let your students create a full scale sidewalk chalk model of the James Webb Space Telescope mirror! Then have your students analyze their drawings to learn about hexagons, work some problems related to speed, distance, and time, and gain an appreciation for the vastness of our Universe! This activity involves a hands on cooperative learning activity and a series of thought provoking questions about the model and the actual telescope. Students will
8th - 11th
Astronomy, Physical Science, Physics
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Experience
I have taught science in grades six through nine for 18 years. I have taught both life and physical science. I teach in New England now but taught for six years in Texas.
Teaching style
My teaching style is the balanced approach. I strive for the right mix of labs and lecture, of modern technology and classic machines, of theory and hands-on practice.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Received the Northeast Independent School District Middle School Teacher of the Year Award in 1997/98. Awarded the Superintendent's Award for excellence in the same district in 1996/97. Recently wrote an article about facial reconstruction that was published in the Summer 2010 Journal of Connecticut Science Education.
My own education history
High School in San Antonio
Bachelors in anthropology from UTSA
Masters in biology from Incarnate Word
Sixth Year certificate in Science Education from Southern Connecticut University
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