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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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Preview of Types of Energy Review Game I

Types of Energy Review Game I

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I designed this types of energy review game for an elementary science class - specifically for my 3rd grade daughter's science test. The game is a PowerPoint, Jeopardy-style format. Questions cover types of energy, stored energy and energy of motion, mechanical energy, electrical energy, heat and sound. Question types include definitions, examples and uses. Additional note: Types of Energy Review Game I goes well with Types of Energy Review Game II; however, there are several repeat question
Preview of Natural Resources Review Game

Natural Resources Review Game

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I designed this natural resources review game for an upper elementary science class - specifically for my 4th grade daughter's science test. The game is a PowerPoint, Jeopardy-style format. Questions cover both renewable and non-renewable resources, including definitions, examples and uses.
Preview of The Chemistry of Life PowerPoint for Biology I

The Chemistry of Life PowerPoint for Biology I

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This PowerPoint discusses the molecular basis of life. The presentation is divided into four sections: 1.) The Nature of Matter, 2.) Properties of Water, 3.) Carbon Compounds and 4.) Chemical Reactions and Enzymes. The nature of matter includes the basics of chemistry on atoms, structure of atoms, atomic mas, mass number, isotopes, compound, and chemical bonding. The properties of water includes the structure of water, polarity, cohesion, adhesion, solutions, pH, and buffers. The carbon comp
Preview of Types of Energy Review Game II

Types of Energy Review Game II

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I designed this types of energy review game for an elementary science class - specifically for my 4th grade daughter's science test. The game is a PowerPoint, Jeopardy-style format. Questions cover types of energy, stored energy and energy of motion, wind energy, light energy, electrical energy, and heat energy. Question types include definitions, examples and uses. Additional note: Types of Energy Review Game II goes well with Types of Energy Review Game I; however, there are several repeat q
Preview of Biology Population PowerPoint

Biology Population PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint presentation is designed for a regular- or honors-level Biology course. The PowerPoint is divided into three lessons: 1. How Populations Grow - including geographic range, density and distribution, growth rate, age structure, mortality and natality, immigration and emigration, exponential and logistic growth. 2. Limits to Growth - including density-dependent and density-independent factors 3. Human Population Growth - including exponential human population growth, Thomas Malt
Preview of Cellular Structure & Function - Cellular Transport & Homeostasis - PowerPoint

Cellular Structure & Function - Cellular Transport & Homeostasis - PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint presentation includes topics on passive and active transport, a well as the basics of homeostasis and cellular organization. Passive and active transport are discussed in great detail, including corresponding subcategories and examples. This presentation may be used in conjunction with the osmosis activities and worksheets in my store as well. Additionally, this presentation may be used during the school year or as an End-of-Course Assessment review.
Preview of IB Biology - 5.1 - Evolution - Evidence of Evolution - PowerPoint Presentation

IB Biology - 5.1 - Evolution - Evidence of Evolution - PowerPoint Presentation

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IB Biology Evolution 5.1 – Evidence of Evolution Presentation I designed this IB Biology PowerPoint presentation to correspond to the course companion, 2014 Edition Biology, written by Andew Allott and David Mindorff. The content in the presentation is also in alignment with the new 2016 exam. According to the IB Biology Guide, the following topics are addressed in this presentation: Nature of Science topic: • Looking for patterns, trends and discrepancies—there are common features in the bo
Preview of Cellular Respiration PowerPoint

Cellular Respiration PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of Cellular Respiration and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into three sections: 1.) Cellular Respiration: An Overview, 2.) The Stages of Cellular Respiration, and 3.) Fermentation. Section 1, Cellular Respiration begins with the discussion of autotrophs/heterotrophs, calories, and aerobic respiration. Section 2, provides a detailed discussion of the specific stages of cellular respiration, inc
Preview of IB - 4.4 - Ecology - Climate Change - PowerPoint Presentation

IB - 4.4 - Ecology - Climate Change - PowerPoint Presentation

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IB Biology Ecology 4.4 – Climate Change Presentation I designed this IB Biology PowerPoint presentation to correspond to the course companion, 2014 Edition Biology, written by Andew Allott and David Mindorff. The content in the presentation is also in alignment with the new 2016 exam. According to the IB Biology Guide, the following are addressed in this presentation: Nature of Science topic: • Assessing claims—assessment of the claims that human activities are producing climate change. Un
Preview of IB Biology - 4.3 - Ecology - Carbon Cycling - PowerPoint Presentation

IB Biology - 4.3 - Ecology - Carbon Cycling - PowerPoint Presentation

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IB Biology Ecology 4.3 – Carbon Cycling Presentation I designed this IB Biology PowerPoint presentation to correspond to the course companion, 2014 Edition Biology, written by Andew Allott and David Mindorff. The content in the presentation is also in alignment with the new 2016 exam. According to the IB Biology Guide, the following are addressed in this presentation: Nature of Science topic: • Making accurate, quantitative measurements—it is important to obtain reliable data on the concentr
Preview of The Science of Biology PowerPoint

The Science of Biology PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of Biology and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into three sections: 1.) What is Science, 2.) Science in Context, and 3.) Studying Life. What is Science includes the scientific method and observations versus inferences. Section 2, Science in Context, discusses what sort of traits may be helpful in becoming a scientist, how science, society and technology are related, what ethics and bias are,
Preview of Cell Growth and Division - Background and Mitosis - PowerPoint

Cell Growth and Division - Background and Mitosis - PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of cell growth and division and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into two sections: 1.) Cell Growth and Division and 2.) The Process of Cellular Division. Section 1, Cell Growth and Division, begins with the concept of surface area to volume ration, which keeps cells microscopic. The discussion the continues to comparing asexual and sexual reproduction. Section 2, The Process of Cellular Divis
Preview of Cellular Structure & Function-Discovery of Cell & Structure/Function-PowerPoint

Cellular Structure & Function-Discovery of Cell & Structure/Function-PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint presentation begins with Robert Hooke and the basic history of the cell. Students are then guided through the cell theory and an overview of light microscopes and electron microscopes. The remainder of the presentation then discusses cell structure and function. Cell structure and function is divided into three areas: nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell boundaries. All structures involved in each area are described in terms of location, structure and function within the cell. This
Preview of Photosynthesis PowerPoint Presentation

Photosynthesis PowerPoint Presentation

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of Photosynthesis and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into three sections: 1.) Energy and Life, 2.) Photosynthesis: An Overview, and 3.) The Process of Photosynthesis. Energy and Life includes the discussion of autotrophs, heterotrophs and ATP. Section 2, provides an overview of photosynthesis, including a discussion of the pigments and wavelengths of light and the structure of the chloroplast.
Preview of Introduction to Biology PowerPoint

Introduction to Biology PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of Biology and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into four sections: 1.) Characteristics of Biology, 2.) Principles of Biology, and 3.) Interdependence of Living Things, and 4.) Organization of Living Things. Principles of Biology includes a hyperlink to a Prezi presentations. Principles of Biology discusses the cell theory, gene theory, homeostasis, and evolution. Interdependence in Living thin
Preview of Biochemistry: Part 2 - Chemistry of Life

Biochemistry: Part 2 - Chemistry of Life

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This PowerPoint discusses the Chemistry, as it is related to Biology - thus the Chemistry of Life! The presentation is divided into six sections: 1.) Carbohydrates, 2.) Lipids, 3.) Nucleic Acids, 4.) Proteins, 5.) Proteins - Enzymes, and 6.) Proteins - Enzyme Function. Goes great with my Chemistry of Life worksheet!
Preview of Biochemistry: Part 1 - The Basics of Chemistry

Biochemistry: Part 1 - The Basics of Chemistry

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This PowerPoint discusses the basics of Chemistry and is an excellent introductory presentation for a high school program. The presentation is divided into five sections: 1.) Atoms, 2.) Biochemical Reactions, and 3.) Valence Electrons, 4.) Chemical Bonding, and 5.) Significance of Carbon. Goes great with my Basics of Chemistry worksheet!
Preview of IB Biology - 5.2 - Evolution - Natural Selection - PowerPoint Presentation

IB Biology - 5.2 - Evolution - Natural Selection - PowerPoint Presentation

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IB Biology Evolution 5.2 – Natural Selection PowerPoint Presentation I designed this IB Biology PowerPoint presentation to correspond to the course companion, 2014 Edition Biology, written by Andew Allott and David Mindorff. The content in the presentation is also in alignment with the new 2016 exam. According to the IB Biology Guide, the following are addressed in this presentation: Nature of Science topic: • Use theories to explain natural phenomena—the theory of evolution by natural selec
Preview of Economics Review Game

Economics Review Game

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I created this review game for my 3rd grader to study for a basic economics test in her social studies class. The PowerPoint game consists of the basic North American economics for an elementary level classroom. Vocabulary terms include: economics, supply, demand, seller, buyer, trade, exchange, symbols, currency and scarcity. A basic review of North American currency is also included.
Preview of Cell Growth and Division - Regulating Cell Cycle & Differentiation - PowerPoint

Cell Growth and Division - Regulating Cell Cycle & Differentiation - PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint continues the discussion of Cell Growth and Division and follows my first presentation on Cell Growth and Division. The first presentation included a general introduction on Cell Growth and Division and The Process of Cellular Division. This presentation continues the discussion of cell growth and division with sections three and four: 3.) Regulating the Cell Cycle and 4.) Cell Differentiation. Section 3, Regulating the Cell Cycle, includes topics on the idea of turning genes
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About the store

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