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TGScience

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California, United States
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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.
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Preview of Outdoor Inquiry - Two Day Science Skill Activity

Outdoor Inquiry - Two Day Science Skill Activity

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TGScience
Take your students on a walking field trip for the class period. On their walk, students can practice using science inquiry by making observations, predictions and inferences on items they come across. This product includes: - Teacher Inside Information which includes review and instructions on managing and supporting students in class and during the walk. - A student worksheet for gathering inquiry statements (Day 1 material) - Grading rubric for the grading the worksheet and assessing student
Preview of Socratic Seminar - Science Edition

Socratic Seminar - Science Edition

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TGScience
Socratic Seminars help students form a deeper understanding of science content by focusing on problems, impacts on society and nature, as well as problem-solving or finding solutions. After discussing the guidelines and rules for the seminar, students read an article of your choosing, annotating and highlighting crucial points and topics to discuss. Students find it reassuring to know that they are able to partner up in teams of three and be each other's point person during the discussion, and
Preview of Cotton Ball Catapult Project - MS-PS3-2

Cotton Ball Catapult Project - MS-PS3-2

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TGScience
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
Preview of Geologic Time Travel Brochure (Enrichment Project)  - MS-ESS1-4

Geologic Time Travel Brochure (Enrichment Project) - MS-ESS1-4

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TGScience
This product includes... - Guidelines for research and implementation of the project - 3 online resources for student research days - Brochure Instructions for Students - Time Era Research template (front and back side) - Tri-fold Brochure Template This product is a wonderful way for students to familiarize themselves with Earth's 4.6 billion year old History! Hope you enjoy this product. Sincerely, Monique @ TGLessons
Preview of 1-Cut Lab Safety Booklet (foldable)

1-Cut Lab Safety Booklet (foldable)

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TGScience
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
Preview of Design Your Own Science Lab! MS-PS2-2

Design Your Own Science Lab! MS-PS2-2

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TGScience
This product includes... Claim-Evidence-Reasoning as well as Scientific Method all on one sheet of paper. These scientific steps include student-friendly descriptions.The graphic organizer is scaffolded for students who may need extra support (numbered areas and graph templates that showcase where independent and dependent data should be displayed, sections to help students reflect on their progress, etc.).Teacher Information on implementing this student-centered lab over a course of three days
Preview of UPDATED! Marble Track Project - MS-PS3-2

UPDATED! Marble Track Project - MS-PS3-2

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TGScience
During this 3-4 day project, students will be designing and building a Marble Track to better understand the arrangement of object interacting at a distance and how kinetic and potential energy changes when distance (from the ground or from the end of the track, etc.) changes. Standards Covered... MS-PS3-2 Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, that different amounts of potential energy in the system. PS3.A Definitions of Energy (Pot
Preview of About Me Banner Flags (EDITABLE)

About Me Banner Flags (EDITABLE)

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TGScience
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
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About the store

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