I have taught 6th grade for the last eleven years. First nine years, my focus subjects were math, science, and social studies. The last two years, I have taught self-contained... all subjects.
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The product, Measuring, Classifying, & Drawing Angles , is a two-page skill hand-out where students get practice with measuring, classifying, and drawing angles. On the first side, students are asked to measure eight different angles using a protractor. Once measured, students then classify each of the eight angles. On the back of this hand-out, students are asked to draw angles that represent the measurements given.
The Measuring, Classifying, & Drawing Angles d
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The product, Penny Water Drop Lab , is a quick and fun experiment students can do in science. The lab is easy without expensive materials or huge prep. All that is needed is a penny, water dropper, and napkins or paper towels… oh and a little water.
The Penny Water Drop Lab document is a two-page PDF hand-out. The first side is the lab itself, with detailed instructions for students to easily follow. A chart is included at the bottom of the first page for studen
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The product, Adding & Subtracting Fractions Riddle-Me Activity , is a self-checking hand-out where students get practice with Adding & Subtracting Fractions. On the first side, students are asked to solve 14 Adding & Subtracting Fractions problems. Once a problem is solved, students look for the answer in the answer bank on the second page. The answers correspond to letters which are used to solve a riddle. Also included is an enrichment activity that asks students to
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The product, Multiplying Fractions Riddle-Me Activity , is a self-checking hand-out where students get practice with Multiplying Fractions. On the first side, students are asked to solve 12 Multiplying Fractions problems. Once a problem is solved, students look for the answer in the answer bank on the second page. The answers correspond to letters which are used to solve a riddle. Also included is an enrichment activity that asks students to create Multiplying Fraction
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The product, Character Traits Reader Response Journal Page , can be used during independent reading or whole-class, small group, one-on-one reading activities where students need to be thinking about traits of individual characters. To complete the page, students will identify a character, determine a suitable character trait for that character, and write a written response justifying the choice of trait. Students are required to use textual evidence in their written res
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The product, Order of Operations Riddle-Me Activity , is a self-checking hand-out where students get practice with Order of Operations. On the first side, students are asked to solve 14 Order of Operation problems. Once a problem is solved, students look for the answer in the answer bank on the second page. The answers correspond to letters which are used to solve a riddle. Also included is an enrichment activity that asks students to create Order of Operation problems
Product Description: The product, Dividing Fractions Riddle-Me Activity , is a self-checking hand-out where students get practice with Dividing Fractions. On the first side, students are asked to solve 14 Dividing Fractions problems. Once a problem is solved, students look for the answer in the answer bank on the second page. The answers correspond to letters which are used to solve a riddle. Also included is an enrichment activity that asks students to create Dividing Fractions problems t
I have taught 6th grade for the last eleven years. First nine years, my focus subjects were math, science, and social studies. The last two years, I have taught self-contained... all subjects.
Teaching style
Slow and methodical... allowing students to grasp with concepts in a progressive, sequential manner.
Awards & shining teacher moments
It has been my honor to teach 6th graders... they are awesome!!!
My own education history
B.A. in Elementary Education from Idaho State University
M.S. in Math and Science Teaching from Southern Illinois University
Additional biographical information
Married with Children :-)
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