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Milan, Indiana, United States
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I am currently in my 25th year of teaching. I currently teach college general biology and anatomy and physiology. In the past, I have taught Honors and Regular Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, International Baccalaureate Biology, Project Lead the Way - Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, Science Fundamentals, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chem/Phys, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, and 7th and 8th grade science. Whoa!
My labs and activities have stood the test of time and just over 1000 students. I continually update my lessons to improve every lab, activity, and/or worksheet that I use in my classroom.
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Virtual Roller Coaster Physics - Webquest
Introduction You squeeze into the molded plastic seat and pull the padded bars down so they fit snug against your shoulders. The attendant comes by and pushes on the bars to make sure they are locked into place. Then the cars of the roller coaster begin to move out of the station, going up and up, until you feel that you can touch the sky. Suddenly, with a lurch, your car reaches the top. As it crests the hill and starts down the other side, you can feel it begin to pick up speed. Now you are fl
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Roller Coaster Physics
Introduction
Now that you have completed your research and practiced with virtual roller coasters, let’s build the real thing! Within your group, design the model, list the materials needed, collect the materials (if not provided), and start testing your ideas! Perfect your model and be prepared to demonstrate your roller coaster engineering skills to the rest of your peers! Your roller coaster will be graded several items, such as whether or not you followed directions and remained on task,
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
Walking the Plank - Lab on Equilibrium
Objective
To measure and interpret the forces acting on an object in equilibrium.
Background
Forces are pushes and pulled exerted by objects on each other. Contact forces occur when objects are touching. Noncontact forces act from a distance. Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects. The amount of gravitational force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them.
When several forces act on an object, the forces combine to act as a single force. The sum of t
5th - 9th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
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Experience
I am currently in my 25th year of teaching. I currently teach college general biology and anatomy and physiology. In the past, I have taught Honors and Regular Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, International Baccalaureate Biology, Project Lead the Way - Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, Science Fundamentals, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chem/Phys, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, and 7th and 8th grade science. Whoa!
My labs and activities have stood the test of time and just over 1000 students. I continually update my lessons to improve every lab, activity, and/or worksheet that I use in my classroom.
Teaching style
Differentiated Instruction including: Powerpoint, laboratories, group work, individual work, and projects.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Lawrenceburg High School Teacher of the Year (voted by the student body) from 2006-2012.
My own education history
Undergraduate: Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY
Secondary Education/Biology - December 2001
Graduate: Indiana Wesleyan University, Education - August 2006
Additional biographical information
Married, two daughters in college
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