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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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Post Sugar Dehydration Lab: How Much Sugar is Too Much Sugar?

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The Galchemist

After students have created their sugar snakes using acid and granulated sugar, they will reflect and elaborate on body systems, formations of polymers, and digestion. Students will be applying the lab to the real life scenario of digestion while expanding upon their knowledge of chemical reactions

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Phenomena Based Teaching: Template to Day 1 Discussion

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Use this template to start a phenomena based unit in your science class! This resource is easy to adapt for all ages of science, but is originally created for middle-high school students. Pick a phenomena or scientific wonder and begin to have your students work through this worksheet!

5th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Peer Tutoring Time Sheet

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Peer Tutors in class are an amazing tool! In my class, I have my students complete a training with me, then, they can fill out this time change in exchange for one assignment's credit. In this product, you'll get a completely editable time sheet!

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Phenomena Based Teaching: Intro Brainstorm Template

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Use this template to spark the "before" of your phenomena based teaching unit on polymers! This can be used for upper elementary and beyond so that you can begin your unit on phenomena in science. This can be used to teach about polymers or can be used as an intro to science unit to engage students at the beginning of the year This was created on google docs. It is best used in the classroom when printed out for students to use, as they are required to draw the systems. This should be used o

6th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

Hypothesis Development Template

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The Galchemist

I noticed my students were having a hard time creating hypotheses for our chemistry labs, so I developed this product. This contains the docx version of this assignment What It Is: A worksheet to provide students with practice to complete a hypothesis evaluation How to Use: 1. Provide students with the procedure of their upcoming lab 2. Have them write their own hypothesis for the lab and submit it via a google form 3. Pick four of the hypotheses and have those students share it out with the

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Pre-Lab for Making Gummy Worms

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The Galchemist

In discussing polymers and their formation, use this laboratory exercise to allow kids to actually form polymers first hand. In this pre lab, they will be required to read the procedure and complete a lab safety check before moving onto the actual lab exercise. This ensures students are following directions properly.

6th - 12th

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

Lab: Dehydration of Sucrose

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In this lab, students will extend their knowledge of a sugar snake phenomena by recreating it in a laboratory setting. Worksheet includes instructions, data, materials, and post lab questions.

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Science

Post Lab: Gummy Worms and How they Relate to Polymers

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Use this worksheet after completing the lab to make gummy worms. Students will explore how polymers relate to science and chemistry. They will revisit their systems from their phenomena exploration.

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Science

Laboratory: Making Gummy Worms (Polymer Study)

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The Galchemist

In this worksheet, students will be guided through physically creating gummy worms! The lab includes procedure and materials in the worksheet.

6th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Science

Discussion Question Stems for Phenomena Based Teaching

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The Galchemist

Use these discussion cards to help your students in an internet based or online discussion on the phenomena they have just witnessed. These questions are primarily intended for immediate use after students have been shown a gif, picture, or video and need to discuss what systems are at play.

5th - 12th

Chemistry, General Science, Science

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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)