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The Essentials

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Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, United States
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I have been teaching 5th grade for the past 18 years in the New Jersey public school system. I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree with a Reading Specialist certification. I have earned 15 graduate credits thus far.
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Preview of Flower Dissection Lab

Flower Dissection Lab

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Dissect the plant world with this easy lab. All you need are flowers and a magnifying glass!
Preview of Grade 5 FOSS Lesson Plans for Investigations 1 & 2 in Earth & Sun (Next Gen)

Grade 5 FOSS Lesson Plans for Investigations 1 & 2 in Earth & Sun (Next Gen)

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You will receive 23 detailed & creative lesson plans some of which take more than 1 day. These plans are not a generic plan from my district or any other. They are certainly not a replica of the FOSS book. They are well thought out by me personally, condense the first half of the unit as a whole (so you can actually finish this unit & get to the other ones....so many redundant lessons in FOSS), & includes many lessons that would make a phenomenal observation lesson. Pair this with my Googl
Preview of Lab Safety Poster Project with Rubric and Strong Student Examples

Lab Safety Poster Project with Rubric and Strong Student Examples

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Students choose from 21 universal lab safety rules to create a poster or you assign one rule to each student to have a variety to display/use. When students follow the included rubric, you will have phenomenal lab safety posters to display! The rubric is very specific and covers everything needed for the polished result you want! They are phenomenal student examples included!
Preview of Cell Part Poster Analogy Project

Cell Part Poster Analogy Project

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Cell Part Poster Analogy Project with rubric and example included. Students write the name of their assigned cell part at the top of their poster with a definition. Then, they draw a detailed, colorful picture of their cell part in the center of their poster. Finally, they draw real life analogies for their cell part. For example, nucleus as the cell director is like our president who directs the country. Other analogies for a nucleus: principal, boss, president, Mr. Crabs (spongebob)
Preview of Periodic Table of Elements study guide and test: All in One!

Periodic Table of Elements study guide and test: All in One!

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Minion themed Periodic Table of Elements Study Guide and Test all in one. Great for unit on atoms/periodic table, etc. My students do well on this every year. Includes common elements/symbols, like Oxygen, but some more challenging ones that are important for life also. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED
Preview of Camouflage Powerpoint Innovating Score on observation

Camouflage Powerpoint Innovating Score on observation

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This includes interesting types of camouflage that are beyond the basic but understandable for any age level. Challenging but fun! I created this for an announced observation and got a score of innovating!
Preview of Edible Plant Cell Project

Edible Plant Cell Project

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Here's a tasty way to familiarize students with the parts of a plant cell. I play Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" song for added fun. Parent letter included for supplies. Cell-e-brate Plants!
Preview of Make A Food Model of Your Backbone

Make A Food Model of Your Backbone

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Students will make a partial model of their backbone to give them a hands on approach to understanding the purpose of cartilage & how our backbone really looks! Invite a local chiropractor in to speak to your students about the back, neck, etc & how to keep their skeletal system healthy!!
Preview of The Tablecloth Trick: Magic or Science?

The Tablecloth Trick: Magic or Science?

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The Essentials
Students get familiar with the scientific method and science lab with this fun experiment!
Preview of Lab Equipment Test

Lab Equipment Test

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Two tests provided. One to do with students and use as a study guide and one to use later for evaluation.
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching 5th grade for the past 18 years in the New Jersey public school system. I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree with a Reading Specialist certification. I have earned 15 graduate credits thus far.

Teaching style

Structured but fun. Making sure every kid gets it!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Graduated Sum Cum Laude from college.

My own education history

I have a Biology degree and I am K-8 certified through Stockton University. I am in process of earning my MA in Language Arts.

Additional biographical information

I have a 21-year-old son and 2 dogs; I am completely dedicated to my family and this career that I love!