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The Water Cycle - 5E & NGSS MS-ESS2-4 & MS-LS2-1

By iExploreScience

Develop student understanding of the water cycle and Earth’s water resources through an engaging, student-driven storyline that aligns to the NGSS and incorporates three-dimensional exploration and discovery! This Bundle Includes: 1 Water Resources

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

$50.75

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Ocean Currents & Climate - Temperature, Salinity & Ocean Circulation MS-ESS2-6

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Explore the relationships between water temperature and convection currents, and in a second lab, salinity and convection currents through two hands-on activities. The lab analysis sheets provide an opportunity for students to begin making sense of

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$5.00

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The Water Cycle - A Drop In The Desert (NGSS MS-ESS2-4)

By iExploreScience

In this explore and explain sequence, students identify where water can be "found" in the desert by participating in a "reader's theater" activity and analyzing the story. Then, students participate in a simulation where they move through the water

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.7, RST.6-8.10

$4.75

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Climate Factors Bundle - 5E and NGSS Aligned (MS-ESS2-6)

By iExploreScience

This Bundle Includes:0 Describing Climate With Data: Climographs & Death ValleyIntroduce and engage students in the basic concepts of climate, the climate of the Mojave Desert specifically, and the impact of climate on solar energy generation in

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Science), General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Laboratory, Simulations, Lesson

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Exploring Groundwater and Aquifers (NGSS MS-ESS3-1) (5E Model Explore & Explain)

By iExploreScience

Develop student understanding of the distribution of groundwater resources (and their limited nature) by analyzing data and designing and participating in an engineering design challenge in which they design and construct an aquifer. In this lesson,

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, RST.6-8.10

$4.75

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Weather Fronts and Air Masses: 5E & NGSS Unit Storyline (MS-ESS2-5)

By iExploreScience

Through engaging, 3D learning activities, develop student understanding of weather and the movement of air masses. Prepare students to explain the assessment phenomenon -- a serious weather event in Arizona that resulted in the formation of a

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$23.50

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Abiotic Factors & Resource Availability - Changes In Populations

By iExploreScience

Develop an understanding of the idea that organisms depend on the abiotic factors in their environment to survive, grow, and reproduce. Changes in the availability of abiotic factors (such as the availability of water) impact organisms and

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.75

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Weather Maps & Weather Factors - MS-ESS2-5

By iExploreScience

Introduce students to simple weather data and the factors that contribute to weather conditions in an engaging yet simple activity set. In this learning sequence, students first collect weather data and use web resources to understand the factors

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$6.00

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Porosity, Permeability, and Structure Of Aquifers (NGSS MS-ESS3-1)

By iExploreScience

In this 5E Model Explore-Explain activity sequence, students will explore the structure of aquifers. First, they will investigate porosity and permeability to understand how Earth’s sediments affect the availability of groundwater - its ability to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, RST.6-8.10

$4.75

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Thunderstorm & Development Of Severe Weather MS-ESS2-5

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Guide student discovery of the factors that impact the development of severe weather. Then, formatively evaluate student understanding of the factors that impact the development of isolated thunderstorms in a 3D learning task. Students willuse a

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Exploring Latitude To Understand Climate Patterns - Climate Factors MS-ESS2-6

By iExploreScience

Dig into the impact of latitude on climate in this engaging NGSS-aligned exploration that builds student understanding of a key factor that impacts Earth’s climate patterns. In this activity sequence, students map North American deserts and analyze

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.75

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Groundwater and Water Scarcity (NGSS MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1)

By iExploreScience

In this elaborate activity, students explore the distribution of water on Earth, the availability of groundwater in the United States, and how aquifers work by building a model to examine withdrawal and recharge. The focus phenomenon is on water

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$6.00

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Weather Fronts & Air Masses - Severe Weather Phenomenon-Based MS-ESS2-5

By iExploreScience

Draw conclusions about the causes of large-scale severe weather events by analyzing and interpreting data in the form of real-world weather maps. In this activity, students:analyze weather mapsdiscover how the movement of air masses can result in

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.75

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Atmospheric Circulation To Understand Climate MS-ESS2-6

By iExploreScience

Discover the basics of atmospheric circulation in this three-part activity sequence in which studentsreview the relationship between particle motion and thermal energy through an online simulation,carry out an investigation to understand the

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.75

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Energy and Matter in the Water Cycle (NGSS MS-ESS2-4)

By iExploreScience

In this elaborate set of activities, students explore the movement of energy through the water cycle by investigating what happens to energy during evaporation and condensation. This activity is designed to follow The Water Cycle: A Drop In The

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.7, RST.6-8.10

$4.75

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Weather Assessment Project - Phenomenon-Based Desert Tornado MS-ESS2-5

By iExploreScience

Apply understanding of weather, air masses, thunderstorms and severe weather to evaluate clues to explain a phenomenon. This activity assesses student learning through a 3D NGSS-aligned learning task in which students:apply understanding to evaluate

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.75

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Resource Availability: Using Scientific Texts (NGSS MS-LS2-1)

By iExploreScience

In this elaborate activity, students read two scientific texts adapted for classroom use to obtain information about the effects of changes to resource availability on organism growth and populations. They answer analysis questions to determine the

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.50

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Severe Weather - Modeling Tornado Formation From Evidence MS-ESS2-5

By iExploreScience

Investigate how tornadoes develop in this activity while applying understandings about the water cycle, weather, and climate factors to tornadogenesis. Emphasis in this 3D learning activity is on developing and using models (SEP) and the movement of

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Water Wars In The Mojave - Using Scientific Texts - Distance Learning

By iExploreScience

In this elaborate activity, students read two short texts that propose counter-arguments to the issue of withdrawing water from the Fenner Basin in the Cadiz Valley. Students answer questions while they read, use a graphic organizer to evaluate the

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.00

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The Water Cycle: Using Scientific Texts (NGSS MS-ESS2-4)

By iExploreScience

In this elaborate activity, students read a scientific text adapted for classroom use to obtain information about shrinking glaciers in Asia. They answer analysis questions to determine the purpose, methods, and results of the investigations and

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.22 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

thirteen years in education :: private and public school experience :: urban classrooms

MY TEACHING STYLE

hands-on :: student-centered :: aligned to national standards :: Next Generation Science Standards :: BSCS 5E Model :: student ownership of their learning :: authentic learning tasks

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

NSTA Shell Science Lab District Winner (2015 and 2016) :: PSTA William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award (2014) :: NSTA Maitland P. Simmons Award for New Teachers (2014) :: Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society (2011) :: Allegheny College Harold Huntley Haine Prize in History (2010) :: Allegheny College Alden Scholar (2006-2009) :: Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society (2009), Allegheny College Outstanding Junior History Major (2009) :: Lambda Sigma Honor Society

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Education in Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2010-2012) :: Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Education, Allegheny College (2010) :: "Preserving Coastal Diversity: Sea Turtles and Bay Resources" The School for Field Studies: Center for Coastal Studies

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (2014 - Present) :: National Science Teachers Association (2013 - Present)