Willis Science
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Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States
About the store
Welcome! I began my teaching career long ago in 2001 at an urban high school in Los Angeles. I currently teach Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Biology. I have a deep passion for environmental science and the natural world. I continue to do as much field research as I can, incorporating those topics in my class. My classroom is often covered in science experiments.
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Yucca Mountain Nuclear Storage Facility Philosophical Chair Discussion
In this activity, students will explore whether or not a long-term nuclear storage facility should be created at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. Students will look at both sides of the issue and perform their own internet research to come to a decision about the topic. Students will document their findings and hold a philosophical chair discussion. In doing this, students will practice their research and communication skills. Directions for philosophical chair are included as well as a T-table to docume
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
Global Climate Change Effects Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster Project
In this activity, students research an effect of global climate change. With this research, they construct a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning chart. They then transfer this information onto a poster where visuals and creativity are added. Lastly, students present their findings to the class. Other students in the class are asked to document each group's findings (table included). Rubric is provided for poster and presentation. Claim-Evidence-Reasoning guidance is also given as well as a student sample o
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
AP Env. Science Daily Live Video 1 Guide 5.7 Meat Production Methods with Key
In this activity, students watch the AP Environmental Science Daily Live Video 5.7 Meat Production Methods Video 1 and answer the guiding questions. This video guide helps students review for their AP Environmental Science exam. The video link from AP Classroom is provided as well as the teacher key. This fits well with AP Env. Science 5.7 Meat Production Methods.
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
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Experience
Welcome! I began my teaching career long ago in 2001 at an urban high school in Los Angeles. I currently teach Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, and Biology. I have a deep passion for environmental science and the natural world. I continue to do as much field research as I can, incorporating those topics in my class. My classroom is often covered in science experiments.
Teaching style
Equipping my students with knowledge to solve problems is my goal as a teacher. I truly want students to remember, apply, synthesize, and to evaluate scientific content. I want them to explore scientific content beyond what is required by the state standards because they possess academic curiosity. Yes, my student-centered teaching approach can at times look like organized chaos in my classroom. Yet, this shifting of the classroom to a more student-centered approach provides an opportunity for my students to engage in scientific argumentation. I witness exemplary science learning with students involved in scientific discourse and experimentation. The collaborative learning occurring in my class is thrilling. This excitement pushes me to become a better teacher every day.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2016 LAUSD Teacher of the Year
My own education history
-Bachelor's of Science: Environmental Studies, UCSB
-Biological Science Credential: CSU, Northridge
-Masters in Science: Environmental Science: CSU, Dominguez Hills
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