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Kitchen Chemistry Storyline Bundle - Matter, Atoms & Molecules, & Thermal Energy

By iExploreScience

Investigate matter, atoms, molecules and thermal energy in this three-dimensional, student-driven storyline bundle. Engage students in three-dimensional NGSS-aligned exploration and discovery through a yummy investigation into the science of baking

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$57.00

$37.00

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Light Energy Stations Lab (MS-PS4-2)

By iExploreScience

In this activity, students experience how different materials interact with light and develop models to explain the phenomena they observe. MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.75

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Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)

By iExploreScience

This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

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$8.00

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Project Based Learning: Renewable Energy Poster Project (Google Slides)

By iExploreScience

In this activity, students will be researching a renewable energy source. Their job is to understand what the technology is, how it works, and how it transfers one form of energy (for example, light energy from the sun) into another form of energy

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$4.50

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Claim Evidence Reasoning Scientific Argumentation Organizer and Rubric (NGSS)

By iExploreScience

This resource includes two graphic organizers designed to help students organize a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning structured response, a basis for argumentative writing in science. Two options are presented to provide options to meet your needs.The

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

$4.00

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Global Warming & Climate Change: NASA Climate Kids -- Distance Learning

By iExploreScience

This WebQuest guides students through NASA's Climate Kids website, "Guided Tour of the Big Questions." This activity is ideal for the latter half of the Explain phase (after students have made sense of their investigative phenomena) or the

Subjects:

Science, Environment, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

$4.75

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Properties of Matter Student-Designed Inquiry Lab

By iExploreScience

Introduce physical and chemical properties through an inquiry activity in which students carry out simple student-designed investigations to identify properties of matter.This lesson includes 11 student pages + a teacher lesson guide and answer

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.75

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Particle Motion, Thermal Energy, and Temperature - Cookie Chemistry Lab

By iExploreScience

Dig into the relationship of temperature, states of matter, and the movement of particles within pure substances by considering the phenomenon of overbaked cookies. Students first consider (and if possible, explore) overbaked and underbaked cookies

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

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Properties Of Matter (Chemical Kitchen Storyline Bundle)

By iExploreScience

In this lesson bundle, students explore the properties of matter. Activities included *work towards* the tagged standards. They are designed to be incorporated into a complete storyline and therefore may not fully address the tagged standards.This

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Laboratory, Lesson

$17.75

$10.00

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Chemical Kitchen Text Workbook - Matter, Atoms, Molecules, & Thermal Energy

By iExploreScience

Students solidify their understanding of physical science concepts like properties of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, and thermal energy transfer and apply these understandings to cooking/baking-related phenomena. (Text includes 22

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Google Apps

$4.75

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Exploring Atoms, Elements, and Atomic Structure PhET Lab Simulation - Distance

By iExploreScience

Discover atomic structure and subatomic particles in this digital simulation that utilizes the PhET HTML5 sims. Students explore mass and charges of electrons, protons, and neutrons, as well as how changing the number of electrons, protons, and/or

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.48 MB)

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Properties Of Matter, Atoms, & Chemical Reactions Phenomenon - Kitchen Chemistry

By iExploreScience

Students launch an investigation into properties of matter, physical and chemical changes (like changing states of matter and chemical reactions), and thermal energy transfer by engaging with a kitchen science phenomenon. This activity guides

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.60 MB)

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Modeling Molecules - Molecular Structure and Macroscopic Properties Of Matter

By iExploreScience

In this activity, students build three dimensional models of first, common molecules and second, those under investigation (salt and sugar) to learn more about bonding, chemical structure, and its impact on observable properties of matter. The first

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

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Properties Of Matter Inquiry Lab - Cooking Science Ingredients - Distance Comp

By iExploreScience

Evaluate student understanding by challenging them to apply their understanding of properties of matter to the ingredients in the cookie recipe. They will investigate the properties of each ingredient to determine how it might be identified if it

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (8.29 MB)

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Matter Assessment- Properties of Matter & Chemical Reactions - Distance Included

By iExploreScience

Engage students in a 3D, NGSS-aligned performance task to assess properties of matter and chemical reactions. Challenge students to identify unknown substances using what they have learned about properties of matter and how they change. This lesson

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Laboratory

$4.00

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Make A Chemical Change Bouncy Ball - Instruction Sheet, Worksheet, & Text

By iExploreScience

In this fun activity, students carry out a chemical reaction (or chemical change) to create a polymer bouncy ball. Students can then identify the indicators that suggest a new substance has been formed.The product contains a ZIP file with the

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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Particle Theory and Properties Of Matter Investigative Phenomenon

By iExploreScience

Spark questions and interest in the idea that matter is made of particles too small to be seen with this three-dimensional activity exploring an investigative phenomenon. Students will begin to understand what makes one substance different from

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (0.58 MB)

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Solubility, Molecular Structure, and Properties Of Matter Phenomenon Lab

By iExploreScience

Investigate the solubility of salt and sugar to discover how molecular structure explains observable properties of matter. This activity engages students in an investigative phenomenon (how salt and sugar dissolve at different rates) to spark

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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Factors That Affect Energy Transfer - Distance Compatible

By iExploreScience

In this lesson, students will explore energy transfer and factors that affect it. Students will design an investigation to test the relationship between the volume of water and energy transfer -- as measured by the time it takes to raise the

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.45 MB)

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Launching Learning Into Matter, Atoms and Molecules, and Synthetic Materials

By iExploreScience

Engage students in your next atoms, molecules, and synthetic materials unit with this anchor phenomenon learning experience. Students will examine a petition in which parents from the school are demanding the removal of snack items made with high

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.06 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)