Thank you for checking out my little shop. I have 18 years experience teaching middle school science. My main expertise is in 8th grade CA state integrated NGSS, however, I had also taught 6th and 7th grade.
Have students create a Cotton Ball Catapult to help understand the how kinetic, potential and mechanical energy play a role in the interactions between objects at a distance and when position changes (NGSS MS-PS3-2) This week long project is presented in a 5E format to build engagement in your classroom and help students review energy before diving into the project. You can also stretch this out to two weeks, if need be. This 3-Dimensional Project also incorporates NGSS Science and Engineering P
Hope you enjoy this free and upgraded product! HOW TO CUT and FOLD (video tutorial)The 1-Cut Lab Safety Booklet allows for students to research and learn about lab safety by creating an 8-page (1-cut) booklet out of only ONE sheet of paper. Fold along the solid lines and cut only on the dotted lined area to produce your mini booklet. New and upgraded features include... ~ Three color review sheets; "Lab Safety Rules", "Why Lab Safety Rules?", and "Science Equipment". This will ensure that stu
This product is meant for K-12 science or STEM lab table groups and work to the instructor's advantage before activities begin for the day. The Science Roles template can be printed onto your favorite highlight paper, cut, laminated and/or framed for group table display! *These types of frames are no longer available in IKEA. However, any 4 x 6 inch frame would do. I suggest bulk acrylic purchases on Amazon. I've included both an editable and non-editable templates for 10 groups and printable
Here is a fun back-to-school science activity for the kids! Students learn more about each other by making simple metric conversions and through conversations with their peers. Once the banners are finished they can be displayed in the classroom all year! This product includes an editable version for teachers who would like to customize the look or change the questions you would want to ask your students. :) Hope you enjoy this product! ~ Mrs. Tafoya-Gadd @ TGLessons Check out these additional
Here is a great science-geared resource for those who are teaching a homeroom or advisory period this school year. Students have a choice of completing one item on their list for class credit and follow the guidelines and provide evidence of their work on slide #2. The slides are editable for students and can be exported onto google classroom or remote settings that use g suite products. Thank you for considering this resource! -Mrs. Tafoya-Gadd @ TGLessons
This product contains two new and updated versions of Science Leadership Roles & Responsibilities; one can be uploaded as a PDF and printed, the other can be downloaded as a PowerPoint and onto your google drive as an editable slideshow. - Made especially for science teachers who need an extra hand. - Can be completed with the entire class and exported onto google classroom; you are able to type student names onto the sign-up sheets and change the class period. - Can also be printed into 8.5
Here's a free resource to help your students evaluate each other (as well as themselves) confidentially after the completion of a group project, activity or lab. Enjoy! - Mrs. Tafoya-Gadd Here are some team projects and activities to use this resource with... Marble Track Engineering ProjectCotton Ball Catapult ProjectDesign Your Own Science Lab
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
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Experience
Thank you for checking out my little shop. I have 18 years experience teaching middle school science. My main expertise is in 8th grade CA state integrated NGSS, however, I had also taught 6th and 7th grade.
Teaching style
My students learn in a variety of ways; online (via Chromebook, educational apps and google classroom), hands-on, and through guided practices.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Certificate of Completion @ Project Based Learning Teacher Institute (Monterey Bay Aquarium) - Piloting a Plastic Pollution PBL Unit that included Citizen Science work at our nearby creek!
My own education history
UCLA Grad with a BS in Psychology and teaching credentials in Biological and Health Sciences.
- UOP professional development
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