Think Moore
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Alexandria, Ohio, United States
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I started out in a self-contained 3rd grade classroom in 1993. It was there that I learned the value of discovery, inquiry based learning thematic learning.
From there, I moved in to the educational technology world for 15 years, teaching computer science classes for a couple years, then spending much of my time working with teachers designing curriculum using technology.
Fearing that I was becoming too out of touch with the classroom, I left the leadership role and went back in the classroom in 2016, teaching 6th grade Science. In 2018, I switched back over to teaching computer science.
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Real Inquiry Math - Family Vacation Budget Worksheet (Winter Break)
Perfect back to school related activity... Many times a year, families plan for a family vacation. How often do they involve their kids in the decision making process? Kids typically just go for the ride. We all know that a major life skill that isn't really covered too much with our Common Core curriculum is budgeting for trips and expenses. Have young learners plan their next vacation instead of just tagging along... Learners in this activity progress through their vacation with easy to visual
3rd - 9th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Computer Science - Technology
STEM - Flying Away! Paper Airplane Data Collection - Back to School Activity
This is a great beginning of the of the year activity! Using an inquiry based approach, this worksheet provides structure to collecting data on various forms of paper airplanes. As mentioned in the teacher page, I give very little direction when starting this activity...simply "Make a variety of planes and tell me which one works best!" After a brief safety talk, we let things play out. The best part of this collection tool is how easily learners can use the graph to visualize the results.
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Graphing
STEM - Back to School - Dollar Store Design Challenge - Puffmobiles
This is a great beginning of the of the year activity! Many teachers' favorite store is their local Dollar Store. I personally am willing to spend a little of my own money for a great lesson plan. The Design Challenge idea is not new, but has gained tremendous momentum with the increase in STEM education focus over the last few years. These challenges force learners in to a growth mindset but requiring multiple trials, being creative with limited supplies and by relying on group members for sug
3rd - 12th
Engineering, Science
Inquiry Math - Addition and Subtraction
This worksheet provides learners the opportunity to learn and practice addition and subtraction in a fun and inquiry based approach.
I prefer to give this sheet to learners without many instructions. They will probably need another piece of paper to do their multiple trials.
The feedback is immediate based on a correct answer being provided.
Doing work this way also helps to build a growth mindset in that they will fail many times before coming up with the correct answer.
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Numbers
STEM - Dollar Store Design Challenge - Marshmallow Tower
This is a great discovery-based activity! Many teachers' favorite store is their local Dollar Store. I personally am willing to spend a little of my own money for a great lesson plan. The Design Challenge idea is not new, but has gained tremendous momentum with the increase in STEM education focus over the last few years. These challenges force learners in to a growth mindset but requiring multiple trials, being creative with limited supplies and by relying on group members for suggestions. I t
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
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STEM - Back to School - Dollar Store Design Challenge - Gondola
This is a great beginning of the of the year activity! Many teachers' favorite store is their local Dollar Store. I personally am willing to spend a little of my own money for a great lesson plan. The Design Challenge idea is not new, but has gained tremendous momentum with the increase in STEM education focus over the last few years. These challenges force learners in to a growth mindset but requiring multiple trials, being creative with limited supplies and by relying on group members for su
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Science
STEM - Back to School - Dollar Store Design Challenge - Umbrella
This is a great beginning of the of the year activity! Many teachers' favorite store is their local Dollar Store. I personally am willing to spend a little of my own money for a great lesson plan. The Design Challenge idea is not new, but has gained tremendous momentum with the increase in STEM education focus over the last few years. These challenges force learners in to a growth mindset but requiring multiple trials, being creative with limited supplies and by relying on group members for sug
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Science
Dollar Store Design Challenge - JunkMobiles
This is a great discovery-based activity! Many teachers' favorite store is their local Dollar Store. I personally am willing to spend a little of my own money for a great lesson plan. The Design Challenge idea is not new, but has gained tremendous momentum with the increase in STEM education focus over the last few years. These challenges force learners into a growth mindset by requiring multiple trials, being creative with limited supplies and by relying on group members for suggestions.
K - 12th
General Science, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
 +8
Simple Paper Circuit House Printable
This is just a simple paper circuit that is printable on 8.5 x 11 paper. It is fairly to scale which makes it easy to use as a template when getting younger learners to follow along. #STEM #STEAM #Electricity #makerspace #circuits #edtech
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Create your own experiment - Wellness/Physical Education
This is a simple handout to help guide learner in a Science Class or Physical Education (Wellness) class in creating their own experiment.
Learners need to think about:
Procedures
Materials
Variables - Controlled or Independent
Language Arts objectives come in to play when writing a conclusion.
This is a very good lesson to do as an interdisciplinary lesson with Science and Wellness teachers working together in the gym! It was always a fun day!
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, Health, Physical Education
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About the store
Experience
I started out in a self-contained 3rd grade classroom in 1993. It was there that I learned the value of discovery, inquiry based learning thematic learning.
From there, I moved in to the educational technology world for 15 years, teaching computer science classes for a couple years, then spending much of my time working with teachers designing curriculum using technology.
Fearing that I was becoming too out of touch with the classroom, I left the leadership role and went back in the classroom in 2016, teaching 6th grade Science. In 2018, I switched back over to teaching computer science.
Awards & shining teacher moments
1995 Battelle Award for Innovations in Elementary Science
2005 Schoolnet State of Ohio Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Miami University - BS in Elementary Ed
Ohio State University - Masters in Policy and Leadership
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