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Vicki Sando

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New York, New York, United States

About the store

I've been in education for over two decades as a public school parent, PTA member, science & STEM teacher, curriculum developer, and author. I founded the award-winning GELL Project, a Green Roof Environmental Literacy Laboratory at PS 41 - The Greenwich Village School in New York City. I have represented the project in numerous media outlets, conferences, and other events. I authored "Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof Teacher's Guide" and the children's book, "What Is a Green Roof?" which made Kirkus Review's Best Books of 2020 list.

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What is An Arthropod?

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Vicki Sando

This activity is fun for younger students to learn about the arthropod family and how species are classified. Students create an arthropod pie chart while practicing their fine motor skills. This activity can be a stand-alone lesson or a supplement to insect studies.

K - 3rd

Other (Science), Science

CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL

CCRA.L.4

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TEAM CHALLENGE: How Tall is Your Tree?

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Vicki Sando

Trees are AMAZING! They are the longest and tallest living things on Earth. The tallest tree currently living is a specimen of Sequoia sempervirens in Redwood National Park in California, USA. In this team challenge, students will learn about these trees in a PowerPoint, followed by building a "tall tree" using only two sheets of newspaper. Included is a worksheet for teams to evaluate their design. Students will learn about the importance of trees and climate change while collaboratively prob

1st - 6th

Earth Sciences, Engineering

CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL

4.MD.A.1

, CCRA.L.1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

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Egg VS Live Birth

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Vicki Sando

A hands-on activity that categorizes live birth animals vs egg-laying animals. Included are two worksheets for students to cut, glue, and color. The teacher supplies the paper plates.

PreK - 2nd

Coloring Pages, General Science

TEAM CHALLENGE: Throwing Shade

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Vicki Sando

The Earth's rising temperatures due to climate change are a significant challenge – especially in urban areas because surfaces such as roadways and rooftops absorb and emit heat to a greater extent than most natural surfaces. An " urban heat island" (UHI) occurs when cities experience warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas. One way to combat UHI is to increase green space by planting trees and adding parks and green roofs. In this team challenge lesson, students learn about UHI and create

1st - 6th

Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment

CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL

CCRA.L.1

, 3-ESS3-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

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Cup Stacking Team Challenge

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Vicki Sando

Establishing a positive and collaborative classroom community is one of the most important starts to a school year- or when there is conflict in a classroom any time of the year. Team challenges are a fantastic way for students to learn about each other while working together for a shared goal. Cup stacking is a fun and easy way for students to learn how to collaborate. This lesson is also an excellent entry point to discuss positive and negative behavior when working with a team. Additionally,

K - 5th

Classroom Community, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning

CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL

CCRA.L.1

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

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Experience

Teaching style

Project-based hands-on learning where students learn about environmental issues we face. Teams of students problem-solve, design, construct, test, and evaluate solutions.

Awards & shining teacher moments

The Academy for Teachers Fellowship 2015 The Center for Green Schools 2013 Trailblazer Teacher Award 2014 Winner: Verdant Brainiac The EBIE Awards

My own education history

BFA from Parsons School of Design and a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Touro College. I've completed the Certificate Program in Conservation and Sustainability at The Earth Institute at Columbia University and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities training courses.