Visibility In STEM
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LAUREL, Maryland, United States
About the store
I’m an author, Tedx Speaker, Professor and Researcher, Curriculum Designer. I’ve taught high school biology for 16 years and currently teach at the university level for almost 8 years. I prepare preservice elementary education majors in science methods. I am also one of the authors and editors of the new National Geographic/Cengage Biology textbook and author of a new Chapter children’s book, Keystone Passage
My expertise is in science education research and curriculum design. I am involved in curriculum design projects. My research work focuses on meaningfully situating the lived experiences and narratives of Black heritage in the science curricula. This work has also led me to travel to the Gullah/Geechee islands off the coast of South Carolina as well as to visit Georgia. Free video clips are available on my youtube channel at YouTube.com/@visibilityinstem. All of this is reflected in my research publications.
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Engage Every Learner: Exploring Forces, Motion, Math, and Culture
Get Students Talking and Thinking.The questions you ask and how you introduce students to topics matter.Designed to facilitate conceptual understanding while introducing force and motion.Engages students of all ages in discussions and talk by tapping into their experiences, observations, and prior understandings. Attends to the challenge of engagement and developing critical thinking while doing hands-on activities. This resource is an adaptation from a rollercoaster curriculum (included as refe
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Algebra, Physics, Writing
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
6.EE.A.2
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
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Day and Night on the Space Station: Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary & Writing Exercise
This handout provides vocabulary exercises that accompany the second book of the chapter series Keystone Passage titled: Day and Night on the Space Station. This book takes students on a journey through microgravity where they learn about science, and about African American scientists and astronauts. Students can read this book independently or you can read the book to students. It is available in stores everywhere. The accompanying exercises assist students with writing practice and with cre
K - 8th
General Science, Social Studies, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS, VA SOL
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, K-ESS3-1
+5
African Rock Art Image Analysis - Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for accompanying video clip and powerpoint. Links provided in teacher guide. This handout includes the questions that teachers can ask to allow students to distinguish between observations and inferences as a way to explore African rock art and engage with their surroundings.
PreK - 5th
Art History, English Language Arts, Science
African Rock Art Image Analysis - Handout 1
African Rock art image analysis is one of the handouts created to facilitate the use of African Rock art images to explore any interdisciplinary connections that students are interested in exploring. This could range from specific science topics to social studies, by making an important connection to literacy. The accompanying powerpoint is found on my website at visibilityinstem.com. The accompanying teacher guide is available on the website and this site.
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Science
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About the store
Experience
I’m an author, Tedx Speaker, Professor and Researcher, Curriculum Designer. I’ve taught high school biology for 16 years and currently teach at the university level for almost 8 years. I prepare preservice elementary education majors in science methods. I am also one of the authors and editors of the new National Geographic/Cengage Biology textbook and author of a new Chapter children’s book, Keystone Passage
My expertise is in science education research and curriculum design. I am involved in curriculum design projects. My research work focuses on meaningfully situating the lived experiences and narratives of Black heritage in the science curricula. This work has also led me to travel to the Gullah/Geechee islands off the coast of South Carolina as well as to visit Georgia. Free video clips are available on my youtube channel at YouTube.com/@visibilityinstem. All of this is reflected in my research publications.
Teaching style
I use inquiry explorations to facilitate students understanding of both the science subject content as well as understandings about the nature of science. I also use argumentation in science to facilitate student talk. My handouts and curricular work are closely tied to facilitate these understandings.
My own education history
Teachers College Columbia University – Doctorate in Science Education, Masters in Science Education
Barnard College, Columbia University – Bachelor of Arts in English and Pre-med
New Jersey Certification in Teaching Biology
New Jersey Certification in Teaching Chemistry
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Visit: https://www.visibilityinstem.com for more information
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