Veritatis
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Sugar Land, Texas, United States
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I have extensive experience teaching in Catholic and classical charter high and middle schools. Areas of teaching experience in high school are: chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, marine science, zoology, environmental science, and art. I have also taught middle school math, religion, science, forensics, astronomy, and engineering.
I am trained in classical Catholic education in the Dominican tradition and also hold a catechetical certification.
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Marine Biology: Marine Mammals Project
Marine Mammals Project was designed for a high school marine science classroom. In the project, students select a marine mammal, conduct independent research on the marine mammals, and create a visual display that included the required information. This project can easily be alter for a middle school science class. The project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification. A rubric is included.
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Confirmation Saints Project
This project was created with the intention to be used for an 8th/9th/10th grade confirmation class. With a few alterations, though, this project could be used for any middle or high school class. This 3 part project has students researching the saints, picking one saint that they want to be their confirmation saint (or a saint they want to know more about), doing a deep dive on the life history of that saint, and creating a visual display of the saint. The project has been left in word format
6th - 12th
Religion
High School Zoology: Arthropod Project
The High School Zoology Arthropod project was designed for a science elective class of 10th-12th graders. This project requires students to research 2 organism in the phylum arthropoda and create a visual display of the information they discovered about each organism. The project was designed with clear guidelines to help students be successful in finding the proper information. The project also includes a rubric that details exactly what the students will be graded on. Students were also requir
9th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Representing a Chemical Equation Project- Middle School Science
This 3 part project involves students balancing chemical equations, representing the balanced equations in pictorial form (drawn ball and stick models), and creating a 3-D display of one of the balanced chemical equations. If students are struggling with balancing, this project has been one of the best ways to help students visualize the conversation of matter in chemical reactions. The project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification and includes a rubric.
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Chemistry Bundle
High School Chemistry: Scientist Project
In this project, students are independently research a scientist of their choice (from a list given to to them). Students have multiple options of how they present their research from writing a paper, creating a PowerPoint, creating a video, etc. The project is highly detailed and outlines the expectation for the students for each project option. A rubric for grading is also included. The project has been left in its original form to allow for teacher modification/addition.
8th - 11th
Chemistry, Science
Also included in:Â High School Chemistry- Total School Year Bundle
Confirmation Program: Year 2 Confirmation Saint Project
This document is part of a bundle that was created for a parish 2 year Confirmation program for high school students. The Confirmation Saint Project was designed for year 2 students to be completed towards the beginning of the year after they have explored various saints through their "think sheet of saints" worksheet that they completed at the end of year 1-- See year 1 Confirmation Documents on my store page. The Confirmation Saint Project has students researching their Confirmation Saint usi
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Religion
Also included in:Â Confirmation Year 2 Bundle
Gospel of Luke Project: Infancy and Early Missionary Life of Jesus
This project was initially designed for a 7th grade religion class, but could easily be used for any secondary class studying the Gospels. The 7th grade religion curriculum for most diocese focus on the life of Jesus through the Gospels and New Testament. This project begins with student working in groups of 2 or 3 and doing a deep dive into the first 6 chapters of the Gospel of Luke. From their preliminary work, the group creates and extended depiction of 4 events within the 6 chapters. Include
6th - 10th
Religion
Also included in:Â 7th Grade Religion Bundle- The life of Jesus and the New Testament
Marine Biology: Crustacean & Echinoderms Project
The Crustacean and Echinoderm Project was designed for a high school marine science classroom, but could easily be altered to facilitate a middle school science class. The project has students doing independent research on 1 crustacean and 1 echinoderm. The students then need to create a display that includes all the required information noted on the rubric. The project could be adapted for in-class research time or assigned as a project to be completed at home. The project could be easily tran
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Spaghetti Bridge Engineering Project- Middle School Science
This project is aligned the to NGSS in regards to engineering design and practice. Students construct a spaghetti bridge using a limited amount of supplies and materials. After building days, students complete to see whose bridge holds the most weight prior to breaking. A minimum weight requirement is needed to be considered a successful build. The project is outline in the worksheet. The project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Engineering Challenges Bundle
High School Chemistry: Unit 15- Nuclear Chemistry Group Presentation Projects
This project was designed to accompany the nuclear chemistry unit for High School Chemistry. For this project, students are divided into groups and research specific questions in regards to nuclear chemistry which they then turn into a presentation. Over the course of a few classes, students present their findings to their peers and teacher for evaluation. This document included project directions, list of group topics, and rubrics. The document has been left in its original format to allow for
9th - 11th
Chemistry, Science
Also included in:Â High School Chemistry- Total School Year Bundle
High School Zoology: Amphibian Project
High School Zoology Amphibian Project was designed for an elective zoology course for 10th-12th graders. The project required students to research one amphibian using reliable electron resources, transfer the information onto a cut out of the type of amphibian (provided), and color the cut-out to match the coloration of their species. This is a fun 1-1/2 class day project that engages students. The project could be modified to have students working in pairs and researching more than one species.
9th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Geologic Time Scale Travel Journal Project- Middle School Science
This project is designed to expose students to the difference Eons, Eras, Periods of the Geologic Time Scale through guided research and compilation of a visual travel journal. The project includes 4 guided researched worksheets, 1 internet resources page for students to find information, a rubric, a due date page, and templates for the student slides. This project has been left in its original word format to allow for teacher alteration/ modification for his/her class needs. This project was
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in:Â Middle School Earth Science Bundle
Stoichiometry Graphic Design Project- Middle School Edition
This project was originally designed for a 7th grade chemistry classroom. This project follows the students learning basic stochiometric operations of 1) balancing chemical equations, 2) converting grams to moles of one substance in the chemical reaction, 3) using the mole to mole ratio to convert to moles of a new substance in the chemical equation, 4) converting into grams of the new substance. I have traditionally introduced this concept as the "mole train" to my students. This project reinf
6th - 10th
Chemistry, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
Also included in:Â Middle School Chemistry Bundle
Marine Biology: Shark Paper, Project, and Presentation
Marine Biology Shark paper, project, and presentation was designed for a high school marine biology class. The project involves students doing a deep dive on a single shark species. Students are responsible for conducting academic research on the shark species, using at least 1 article from an academic journal. Using the information from their research, students are required to compose a paper about their shark species and the research that has been done on the shark. Students must also translat
9th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Numbers and Deuteronomy Project
This project serves as a summative project for completing the book of Numbers and Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. For this project, students create phrases and exercises to describe 10 events the happened throughout these 2 Old Testament books. This is a great project to encourage collaboration, team work, creativity, and kinesthetic movement within the classroom. This was one of my 6th graders favorite projects they did all year and they would often repeat phrases from their own group or anot
5th - 8th
Religion
High School Zoology: Food Web Project
The High School Zoology Food web project was designed for an elective high school course with for 10th-12th graders. The project was initially designed for students to work in pairs to create a food web that they displayed in classroom and present to their peers. Students are responsible for selecting a specific habitat, researching the animals that reside in that habitat, and determine how energy is transferred through the habit from organism to organism. This is an engaging project for your s
9th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Marine Biology: Jellyfish Project
This project was designed for a High School Marine Biology class. The project involves students researching different types of jellyfish and creating a visual display that shows forth the information they learned about each species of jellyfish they researched. The project could be completed in class over a series of days or assigned as an at home assignment. The project could also be altered to be a group project. The project has been left in its original word format to allow to teacher modifi
7th - 12th
Biology, Science
Boat Engineering Challenge- Middle School Science
Aligned to the NGSS and employing engineering design practices, students create a simple boat out of limited supplies that will hold a certain amount of metal washers before sinking. The project walks students through the engineering and design process prior to beginning their build. The project has been left in its original word document to allow for teacher modification as needed.
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Engineering Challenges Bundle
Egg Drop Challenge Project- Middle School Science
This project utilizes science and engineering design principles to have students design and engineer a contraption that will absorb enough impact to protect an egg from cracking when dropped from a designated height. Students are working in teams and under certain constraints outlined in the project worksheet. The project worksheet has been left in word format to allow for teacher modification and alteration as needed.
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Middle School Engineering Challenges Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I have extensive experience teaching in Catholic and classical charter high and middle schools. Areas of teaching experience in high school are: chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, marine science, zoology, environmental science, and art. I have also taught middle school math, religion, science, forensics, astronomy, and engineering.
I am trained in classical Catholic education in the Dominican tradition and also hold a catechetical certification.
Teaching style
My teaching style varies depending on the course and grade level I am currently teaching. For the sciences, I lean mostly on lecture style, but incorporate labs, hands on activities, partner work, and work stations to support the lecture and increase understand through demonstrative learning.
For Religion, my teach style is more meditative, allowing the students to engage directly with Scripture and Church documents. This is incorporated in with prayer in the Church and times of quite meditation in the classroom to let Scripture sink in and speak to their hearts. This style is mixed with group projects, drawing out Scripture, Scripture memorization (including games), individual projects, and using art and beauty to support the curriculum.
My own education history
B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry- Saint Mary's College-Notre Dame, IN
M.A.T. in secondary education with certification in 6-12 Biology and Chemistry: Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
B.A. in Theology and Philosophy: Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
Catechetical Certification-Diocese of Nashville, TN
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1
Additional biographical information
I love teaching and creating resources that have the kids and their learning at the core. I have an extensive background in teaching various disciplines and creating my content with the students developmental needs in mind. My resources have been tweaked and fined tuned through the years. After actively teaching for 8 years in the classroom, I am taking some time away from the classroom to focus on ministry and family. I am grateful to be able to provide teachers with great resources to use in their own classroom that meet the needs of their students.
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