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Sampling Rock Strata & The Fossil Record - Ankylosaurus - Distance Compatible

By iExploreScience

In this activity, students will analyze play-doh rock strata to dig into Earth’s geologic timeline and construct a narrative of Earth’s history from evidence. They will build a model to uncover the principle of superposition and then use

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$6.00

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Discovering Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells (NGSS MS-LS1-1)(5E Model)

By iExploreScience

In this lesson, students explore the concept that all living things are made of cells by investigating the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. First, they examine different types of cells to identify similarities

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

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Biomagnification & Marine Food Webs - DDT Simulation

By iExploreScience

Explore biomagnification of DDT in ocean ecosystems through a whole-class, hands-on simulation. Students understand how chemicals accumulate in organisms at higher trophic levels as they review how energy and matter are passed on through food chains

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

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Describing Earth's Layers & Interior Structure - Earth's Geology HS-ESS2-3

By iExploreScience

Dig into Earth's layers and develop a preliminary understanding of their characteristics in this simple card sort exploration. Then, deepen understanding through initial modeling and create a resource that can be added to throughout the unit as

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

$3.50

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Human Body & Interacting Organ Systems - MS-LS1-3 Circulatory & Respiratory Lab

By iExploreScience

Engage students in Planning and Carrying Out Investigations in this two-part lesson that digs into the concept that the body is a system of interacting subsystems made of groups of cells (MS-LS1-3). In this activity, studentscarry out an

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.75

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Exploring Atoms and Molecules (MS-PS1-1)

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In this lesson, students discover that those small particles that matter is made of are called atoms -- and that atoms can join together in different ways to form molecules. They can join with the same type or different types (different elements) to

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$4.00

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Abiotic Factors & Resource Availability - Changes In Populations

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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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Atoms and Molecules Assessment (MS-PS1-1)

By iExploreScience

In this evaluate assessment task, students apply what they have learned about atoms, molecules, and mixtures to a simple phenomenon - making lemonade. This is one assessment in a much longer learning sequence, and it only addresses MS-PS1-1 (while

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$3.00

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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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Exploring Photosynthesis (NGSS MS-LS1-6, HS-LS2-5)

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Description:In this activity, students will explore photosynthesis by participating in a card sort activity. Students will break down clues from various scientific discoveries to identify the inputs and outputs of the process. Then, they will use an

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

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Investigating Dead Zones - Aquatic Ecosystems, Eutrophication, & Pollution

By iExploreScience

Investigate what may be responsible for the Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone! Launch a unit into aquatic ecosystems, the water cycle, and environmental issues. After introducing the concept of dead zones, students examine clues to develop a preliminary

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

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Environmental Factors Affect Plant Growth Hands-On NGSS Lab

By iExploreScience

Expand student understanding of the environmental factors that impact the growth of plants through this student-designed inquiry investigation. Students make connections to relevant and engaging phenomena like hydroponics and commercial agricultural

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

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Cells: The Basic Unit of Life (MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2)

By iExploreScience

Discover cells as the basic unit of life through the lens of viral invaders in this NGSS-aligned storyline! Students investigate the organization of living things as they dig into viral infections as an anchoring phenomenon and authentic

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Lesson

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

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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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Exploring Light Spectra - Spectroscope - Distance Learning (HS-ESS1-1, HS-PS1-1)

By iExploreScience

Engage students in a storyline designed to investigate the stars, their life cycle, the universe, and the big bang theory. This activity pack launches Living In Star Dust by connecting those abstract ideas to something we can observe each day -- the

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

$4.00

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Human Body Systems (MS-LS1-3)

By iExploreScience

Discover how the human body is a system of interconnected systems through the lens of viral invaders in this NGSS-aligned storyline! Students investigate the organization of living things as they dig into the smallpox virus and smallpox infections

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Lesson

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Infectious Disease Spread and Immune System Response To Viruses - Body Systems

By iExploreScience

Launch learning into body systems in this engaging simulation to observe the spread of disease, such as a virus, and explore why some individuals become infected and fall ill, others become infected and remain asymptomatic, and some go on

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.55 MB)

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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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Rock Strata, Fossil Record, & K-Pg Dinosaur Extinction Workbook - Dist Comp

By iExploreScience

Reinforce student understanding of rock strata, the rock cycle, and the fossil record through this comprehensive, engaging, and interactive student workbook that focuses on the K-PG mass extinction event as the unit storyline phenomena. Engage

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.75

Digital Download PDF (14.08 MB)

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Murder Hornets & Invasive Species - Pollinator Problems Phenomenon

By iExploreScience

Launch an investigation into invasive species, ecosystem disruptions, and mutual relationships within ecosystems with this anchor phenomenon learning experience. In this activity, students dig into resources that introduce and follow the arrival of

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.77 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)