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Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

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Plant Show & Tell (Single Item)

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Highlight the many uses of plants with this fun show and tell activity. Encourage students to find an item a home that is made from a plant (e.g., spices, woven baskets, cotton t-shirt, etc.). This could even be done as a scavenger hunt activity

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Science, Biology, Environment

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Lesson Plan Template for 3-Day a Week Class (Excel Editable)

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This lesson plan template is prepopulated with spaces for up to four classes or subjects that meet three days a week for a 36-week school year. The weekly overview and supply tabs allow you to link to individual lesson plans so that your lesson

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Significant Digits Practice

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

This printable explains significant digit rules and allows for students to practice applying the rules as well as create their own examples. Additional space is provided to practice converting numbers in standard form to scientific notation. Good

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Math, Algebra, Science

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Planet Fact Sheets

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

Kids love to learn about the solar system! These worksheets give kids the basic facts and figures for the inner, outer, and dwarf planets of our solar system. Use as the basis for three separate lessons on each group of planets. This would be a

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Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Ecosystem Hike Observation Activity

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

Looking for a science activity that gets your students outside? This activity sheet reviews key terms related to ecosystems and then guides students to document specific observations in a local ecosystem near home. Perfect for your distance

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Science, Environment, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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5 Talking Levels Poster

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Do you need quick signals to help your students know what volume level is appropriate in your classroom? This poster gives both verbal and visual cues for five different talking levels that students of any age can understand. Introduce them on

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Classroom Management

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Assignment Checklist (Excel Editable)

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These editable assignment checklists have been lifesavers for me! Color coded to match the folders in which I collect assignments for different classes, I prepopulate class lists before printing. Since two lists print on a page, I suggest printing

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Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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Classroom Forms

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Simple Jeopardy Template for Distance Learning

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This simple Jeopardy-style template is ready for you to customize for your students! Tips for distance learning use are included. The file contains a game board with 5 editable categories and a total of 25 clues. All clues contain active

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Math, Science, Social Studies - History

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Mini Volcano Activity for Distance Learning

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This fun mini volcano activity can be used in the classroom or for distance learning and is perfect for your study of volcanoes, rocks, chemical vs. physical changes, or even Roman history (think Mt. Vesuvius!). Questions and answers are provided

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Science, Earth Sciences, Ancient History

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Plant Show & Tell (2+ Items)

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This fun activity encourages your students to recognize how plants are used to make products found throughout the home. Send your students on a scavenger hunt to document their observations! If feasible, encourage students to submit a photo of

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Science, Biology, General Science

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory

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Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt

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Send your students on a scavenger hunt to find simple machines throughout the home. If feasible, consider asking students to send in photos of themselves with the favorite machine found in their home. Compile photos to create a slideshow for

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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Activities, Laboratory

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Matter Word Search

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This word search includes twenty commonly used words in the study of matter/beginning chemistry. Clues can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. There are no backwards clues. Answer key included. Matter Word Search by Laura H. Lucas

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Science, Chemistry, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Field Trip Checklist (Excel Editable)

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This simple Excel file provides a basic checklist for preparing and executing a field trip--including what to do after you return. The file is editable so you can align it with your school's policies and procedures.Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned

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Family Chores Monthly Rotation List

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This monthly chore rotation shows the jobs my two children and I complete in about an hour each week (if other jobs are done while the laundry is going!). The week is set to start on Saturday, but our trash day is Wednesday, so that is why there

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Life Skills

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Excel Spreadsheets, For Parents

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Meet the Teacher and Class Intro Editable Templates

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

This editable template comes in four color combinations so you can introduce yourself and important information about your class in a visually-pleasing and fun way that won't overwhelm parents.Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher Teaching Resources

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Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

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Syllabi, For Parents

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Simple Book Log (Excel Editable)

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

This very simple editable Excel file allows you to track book assignments for up to 2 classes of 24 students each. Prepopulate your class lists as soon as you know your students' names. Copy to additional tabs for as many books as you need to

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Back to School

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Classroom Forms

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Psalms for a Hardworking Mom

By Laura Lucas - Chemist Turned Teacher

Find encouragement for your soul! This list of 8 Psalms is perfect for your personal reflection/prayer time and can easily be shared with your staff or the moms of your students. This resource could also be printed and framed or laminated for an

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After working for 12+ years in the consumer products and flavor development industries as a Ph.D. research chemist, I transitioned to the classroom to impart my love of science to students. My goals are to impart lifelong wonder and make science accessible for all! I have taught general science courses in grades 1-6 as well as high school chemistry.

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Procter and Gamble CEO Award, 2014 | Women Excel Leadership Program, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2009-2010

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2004. | B.A., Chemistry, William Jewell College (Liberty, MO), 1999.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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Specialty, Math, Algebra, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Life Skills, Religion, Classroom Management, Character Education, General Science, Physical Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, For All Subjects, Classroom Community