Wired for Science
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Post, Texas, United States
About the store
Many of my resources are games that I have developed to help students use science vocabulary or activate prior knowledge to help them tie together new concepts. Although many of them could be used in any subject area.
Research has shown that playing board games in the classroom helps brain development and offer a variety of opportunities for our students. I hope that these resources are able to assist in your classroom as well.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree that eventually led me to earning my teaching certification and later a Master of Education in instruction and curriculum development. I have had the privilege of working with elementary, middle and high school students, teaching science and coaching robotics for the past 15 years. I use many hands-on activities to teach science concepts, along with teaching with board games.
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I Wonder... Ball Toss
The "I Wonder ..." Beach Ball Game is an interactive, hands-on activity designed to spark curiosity, encourage inquiry, and foster meaningful classroom discussions. It is perfect for any subject matter, and can be used with pictures, vocabulary, or prompts. This game helps educators build a culture of questioning, reflection, and student voice. Students toss a beach ball that has pictures, words, or prompts that promote communitcation with one another as they play. Students are also encouraged t
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, General Science, Vocabulary
Roll a Letter Game
Roll a Letter Game is an engaging game that can be introduced at the beginning of a unit, but that can be continued throughout by allowing students to add to their groups' poster. It is an alternative to a KWL chart where students are given a topic, and they discuss and document what they KNOW or WHAT THEY WANT TO LEARN using an alphabetical dice. Throughout the unit, students can also add to the poster what they have LEARNED. Teachers choose a topic concerning the unit and let the dice and stu
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, General Science
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Experience
Many of my resources are games that I have developed to help students use science vocabulary or activate prior knowledge to help them tie together new concepts. Although many of them could be used in any subject area.
Research has shown that playing board games in the classroom helps brain development and offer a variety of opportunities for our students. I hope that these resources are able to assist in your classroom as well.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree that eventually led me to earning my teaching certification and later a Master of Education in instruction and curriculum development. I have had the privilege of working with elementary, middle and high school students, teaching science and coaching robotics for the past 15 years. I use many hands-on activities to teach science concepts, along with teaching with board games.
Teaching style
Hands-on labs and activities to teach science concepts.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2023 - Post Chamber of Commerce
Texas Regional Science Collaborative Grant Mentor Teacher:
2014-2015. 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018
Mini-Teacher Grant: Lubbock Area Foundation:
2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026
CISER Lab Development Team: Elementary Physical Science: Texas Tech University 2017-2018
My own education history
BS in Animal Science: Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas
Teacher Certification: iteachTexas
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Concordia University, Austin, Texas
Additional biographical information
My name is Crystal Osborn, and I currently teach 6th-8th science at a Private School. Prior to that I was the Elementary Science Coordinator, 4th and 5th grade science teacher and 4th and 5th grade robotics and coding coach at a small, rural elementary in Texas.
I have coordinated Elementary Science Fair and Family Science Night throughout my career to get more students and families interested in science and STEM related fields.
Before becoming a teacher, I worked in animal research in a university setting, assisting graduate students in the agriculture and science fields complete their research projects. Upon receiving my teaching certification, I worked for 2 years at a Juvenile Detention Center. I taught elementary for 12 years, and just recently moved to a middle school position.
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