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The Galchemist

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Pasadena, California, United States

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I have been teaching full time since 2012. I began teaching through Teach for America and then moved back to my hometown after that commitment to continue teaching chemistry. I have taught secondary science, but my main course has always been general and honors chemistry. My past teaching assignments include: 7th grade science, biology, earth science, and chemistry. I have been working at the same school since 2014 and have had the opportunity to grow my course constantly. The school is a constant challenge and I am excited to bring you new ways to teach your scientific content each year.

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UNIT 1: Introduction to Chemistry and Lab Safety/Information (Curriculum Pt. 1)

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The Galchemist

This is the first week of a full 40 weeks of chemistry curriculum. The curriculum is: NGSS BasedDesigned with four standardized midterms/finalsComplete with twenty labsHas scaffolded work for students with IEPsAligned to both Flinn Scientific POGIL and NGSS standardsThe first week installment has: three mini labs to introduce students to a variety of chemical reactions one lab to discover and use specific instrumentslab safety and lab equipment intros a lab safety contractclass slides for fiv

9th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

NGSS

HS-PS1-1

HUGE PROJECT: Invention Convention! [20+ Day Project, 50+ Hours Student Work]

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The Galchemist

This project is one of my absolute favorite projects to complete with my students. I've been doing it as our first semester capstone for 8 years. This project is a great STEM project currently designed for sophomores in high school but could be easily modified. I won the Excite award from MIT for this project in 2019. Included in the purchase: -How to Implement guide with suggested day break downs, lesson plan, and affiliate links -Tasks 1-9 including how to complete the project from start to f

6th - 12th

Engineering, Physical Science, Science

NGSS

HS-ETS1-2

, HS-ETS1-3

, HS-ETS1-1

[Chemical Equations Unit] Nomenclature, Writing, and Balancing, Oh My!

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The Galchemist

This bundle has all supplies needed for a 2 week unit on nomenclature, writing chemical equations, and balancing equations! Using this and some textbook reading, your students should be 100% ready for a test on chemical equations. This unit includes PDF and .docx files of the following: -Guided notes for a teacher lecture + the slideshow for two different days -Two worksheets for independent practice -Lab: Law of conservation of mass -Rigorous (ACT Aligned) post laboratory analysis .....AND:

7th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Atomic Inquiry Activities Bundle

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The Galchemist

This is six days worth of inquiry activities where students will recreate all of the experiments that lead to the discovery of the atom. Students will start with Dalton and Democritus and work their way all the way through to Schrodinger and Heisenberg. Each scientist should take about one class day to set up and implement. At the end, students will be able to draw the modern model of the atom and explain how each scientists disproved the one before.

6th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

NGSS

HS-PS1-8

, HS-PS1-1

, HS-PS1-3

NGSS Standard Cards (I Can Statements): Chemistry Edition

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The Galchemist

These are completely customizable cards for writing your NGSS standards-aligned objectives. Tired of writing out I can statements? This product is for you! Includes: -16 NGSS standards rewritten into student friendly language and I can statements -Three different versions: full color rainbow theme and textfull color black and white text white background, rainbow color text google slides so it is easy to edit your own! Simply print desired size and color, laminate, and hang around your classro

9th - 12th

Chemistry, Classroom Community, Physical Science

Food Desert (Geometry Distance Learning Project)

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The Galchemist

This is a weeklong virtual project to teach area, perimeter, and triangles. Students will go through 6 Tasks to find the best place to create a new healthy food market in an area with food deserts. The example has documents all centered around Los Angeles, but can be interchanged for any city. The documents are all editable docx files. Docx files available as well.

9th - 12th

Algebra, Geometry

CCSS

HSG-GPE.B.4

, HSG-GPE.B.6

, HSG-GPE.B.7

[Atomic Structure Unit] Up and Atom: Unit on Structure and Theory!

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The Galchemist

This zip file contains enough material to cover a 2 week course on atomic structure. Using this and some textbook reading, your students should be 100% ready for a test on atomic structure. This unit includes PDF and .docx files of the following: -Atomic Theory comprehension worksheet -Lab on probability and Atomic Structure -Rigorous (ACT Aligned) post laboratory analysis -A case study on atomic structure using Botulism toxin -Rigorous (ACT aligned) post case study analysis -History of the

9th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science

[Bonding Unit] Ionic and Covalent Bonds Lesson Plans

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The Galchemist

This bundle has all supplies needed for a 2 week unit on ionic and covalent bonding! Using this and some textbook reading, your students should be 100% ready for a test on ionic and covalent bonds. This unit includes PDF and .docx files of the following: -Guided notes for a teacher lecture + the slideshow -Two worksheets for independent practice -Lab: Comparing ionic and covalent bonds -Rigorous (ACT Aligned) post laboratory analysis .....AND: -Extension Ideas Explanations: -A peer tutorial

7th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Food Desert: A Healthier [Insert City Name] (Distance Learning Geometry Project)

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The Galchemist

9th - 11th

Algebra, Geometry

CCSS

HSG-SRT.B.5

, HSG-GPE.B.4

, HSG-GPE.B.5

[Electron Configuration Unit] Go (Con)Figure!: Electron Configuration Bundle

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The Galchemist

This bundle has all supplies needed for a 2 week unit on electron configuration! Using this and some textbook reading, your students should be 100% ready for a test on electron configuration. This unit includes PDF and .docx files of the following: -Guided notes for a teacher lecture on electron diagrams -Worksheet for independent practice on electron diagrams and writing EC -Lab: The Flame Test -Rigorous (ACT Aligned) post laboratory analysis -Galactic Games case study -Rigorous (ACT aligned

7th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS Standard Cards (I Can Statements): Middle School Engineering and Design

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The Galchemist

These are completely customizable cards for writing your NGSS standards-aligned objectives. Tired of writing out I can statements? This product is for you! Includes:-All ETS NGSS standards rewritten into student friendly language and I can statements -Three different versions: full color rainbow theme and textfull color black and white textwhite background, rainbow color textgoogle slides so it is easy to edit your own!Simply print desired size and color, laminate, and hang around your classroo

6th - 8th

Engineering, Physical Science, Science

[Reactions Unit ] Introductory Unit on Chemical Reactions

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The Galchemist

This bundle has all supplies needed for a 1 week unit on Types of Chemical Reactionss! Using this and some textbook reading, your students should be 100% ready for a test on chemical equations. This unit includes PDF and .docx files of the following: -Guided notes for a teacher lecture + the slideshow -Worksheet for independent practice -Lab: Law of conservation of mass -Rigorous (ACT Aligned) post laboratory analysis .....AND: -Extension Ideas Explanations (found in the Gold Hub): -A peer

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Atomic Model "Book Tasting": Introduction to Atomic Theory Activity

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The Galchemist

Use this activity for an introduction to atomic theory in your chemistry course! This activity can be used for middle and high school chemistry units. Students will come into class prepared as a restaurant and have ten minutes to "taste" each theory. After their tasting, they should be able to rank and differentiate atomic theory by accuracy and age. This is a really fun way to introduce atomic structure! Included: -Menu logo -Menu inserts -Student worksheet

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Phenomena Based Bundle: Polymers (Includes Two Labs)

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The Galchemist

This unit covers 1-1.5 weeks of phenomena based teaching on polymers and chemical dehydration. This unit can be used in a chemistry class as a unit on chemical reactions OR any general science class as a way to introduce science, lab rules, lab safety, and phenomena based teaching. Included: -phenomena based teaching template -phenomena discussion on polymers -two different labs and post labs -template for discussion -brainstorming systems worksheets

6th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

[Time Capsule Project] A Bundle of High School Memories!

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The Galchemist

This file contains everything you need to complete a time capsule project with your students! This was originally designed for a group of incoming 9th graders to open their senior year just prior to graduation. In this file, you will find both .docx and PDF versions of the following assignments: -Teacher instructions -Student Presentation -All About Me! Packet -Letter to Future Self -Letters from Family/ Friends Template -Personal Artifacts Packet If you download this item, please let me kn

Not Specific

For All Subjects

Adopt an Element Mobile: Atomic Theory Culminating Project

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The Galchemist

In this product, students will adopt an element, but with a twist. Students will build a 3D mobile that demonstrates their knowledge of how our understanding of atoms changed through time. Students will adopt an element, but also build six mini models -- one for how each of our scientists' would have drawn the model in their time. Included: -Instructions and Resources for Product -Student Sign Up Sheet -Adopt an Element Card -Six Scientist Cards -Rubric for Grading

6th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

NGSS

HS-PS1-1

, MS-PS1-1

Environmental Racism, Climate Change, and the Game of Life [Environmental Sci]

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The Galchemist

In this project, students will work together in groups to redesign an accurate game of life for an actual city facing a climate crises. Students will choose from ~12 cities and research what makes them susceptible to crisis after listening to a podcast on environmental racism and researching from there. The ultimate project is recreating the game board from game of life to teach people about the vulnerabilities of their chosen city. Included in this project: an introduction to environmental rac

7th - 12th

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

NGSS

HS-ESS3-3

, HS-ESS3-1

, HS-ESS3-5

Atomic Structure: Mini-Project (Choice Menu)

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The Galchemist

In my class, before a quiz, students are required to complete an extension activity that lets me know they can apply the knowledge of the unit. Each student is give 5-8 options, known as gold assignments. In this bundle, you'll see the instructions for each as well as the links to any documents they use: -peer tutoring with a timesheet -peer tutorial video -passage analysis (reading a scientific article and relating it to our unit) -history of the atom book -formal lab report option -option t

9th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Fun Game to Pick Partners in Class! Food Edition

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The Galchemist

The goal of this product is to create a fun way for students to find partners! No more kids being left out, no more only working with people they know! This is a fun way to help build classroom community. Great for any age! Includes-printable and editable slides for a class size of 30 -30 food themed pairs -instructions -template for creating more pairs

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Classroom Community

Editable Canva Template: Meet the Tutor / Meet the Teacher

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The Galchemist

Download this product to receive 4 editable meet the teacher templates on canva! I have used these own templates in my tutoring business and they're great for exposure on digital apps. When you purchase: -you'll receive a PDF with a button link to all four canva templates -all four templates are editable in free canva, no premium purchase required -Choose your favorite, edit, and use :)

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Classroom Community

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Experience

Teaching style

I teach at a Blended Learning school, so I act as a facilitator between students and content. I am an avid interactive notebook user and love to complete a lab with my students every other week. Students spend about 50% of their time doing activities with me and 50% of their time working at their own pace. I believe the best way to bring science into the classroom is through hands on learning

Awards & shining teacher moments

Awards: 1. Sue Lehmann Nominee TFA in 2014 2. School's Educator of the Year Nominee 2018 3. Excite Award Winner from MIT (2019) Leadership Positions: 1. Science Fair Chair (2013-2014) 2. Department Chair (2015-2017) 3. 10th Grade Level Lead (2017-Present) 4. Advisory Lead (2018-2019) 5. Instructional Leadership Team: Director of Science Curriculum for 6 schools (2018 - Present)