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Genetics & Heredity NGSS Assessment - Endangered Species Phenomenon - Distance

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In this assessment task, students explain the revival of the Florida panther population through genetic rescue, a controversial conservation approach. Students first develop a model to describe how inbred traits arose in individuals (via mutation).

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Condor Pedigree Chart Data Analysis - Genetics & Heredity Phenomenon (+Distance)

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Challenge students to investigate real science data - a California condor pedigree chart - to launch your unit storyline into heredity, inherited traits, and sexual reproduction. Teach students how to use and understand a pedigree chart to generate

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Science, Biology, General Science

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Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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Genetics and Heredity Anchor + PBL Starter - Endangered Species

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Launch a genetics and heredity storyline or a project-based learning unit with this activity focused on species conservation/endangered species. In the lesson, students act as researchers tasked with obtaining funding for a koala conservation effort

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Sensory Receptors & Behavior Reading - Koala Genetics & Senses - MS-LS1-8 - Dist

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Connect genetics, mutations, and sensory receptors and meet MS-LS1-8 with this text-based literacy activity that engages students with authentic science texts and research and challenges them to provide evidence to support a claim. Lesson Summary:In

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Modeling DNA To Inheritance Patterns & Traits With Endangered Species - Distance

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In this lesson, students first analyze a karyotype and model-chromosomes to identify the genotype and phenotype of fictional African wild dogs. Then, students will transcribe a specific DNA sequence and build a DNA model in order to understand what

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Science, Biology, General Science

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Modeling Sexual Reproduction Karyotype - Endangered California Condor - Distance

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In this activity, students will develop a model (karyotype), as well as analyze existing karyotypes, to illustrate how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction and that process results in variation in

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Genetics & Heredity, Conservation Biology Unit Workbook + Readings - Dist Comp

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Incorporating reading into science can be easy and engaging! Provide students the opportunity to practice and reinforce their understanding of genetics and heredity through this extensive student workbook by exploring these concepts through the lens

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Modeling DNA To Proteins To Traits NGSS Exploration - Distance Compatible

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In this activity, students explore fur color variation in rock pocket mice populations by analyzing and comparing short sequences of DNA to identify mutations. Then, they develop a model to illustrate and observe the structural changes to proteins

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Science, Biology, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Discovering DNA + Genetic Material Exploration - Distance Compatible

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In this short lesson, students discover where DNA is stored in cells by looking for patterns in cells to be used for genetic sequencing. By examining images and diagrams of cells and their labels of “optimal” versus “non-optimal”, students will

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Science, Biology, General Science

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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)