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United States - New York - Syracuse
Nancy Volk
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By Nancy Volk
Teach graphing skills using real NASA data about climate change. This module integrates common core math skills with science standards. Students will amaze you with their ability to learn from real world data. Become familiar with the NASA
Subjects:
Graphing, Environment, Other (ELA)
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Internet Activities, Centers
CCSS:
4.MD.A.1, 5.MD.A.1, SL.4.1d, SL.4.4, SL.5.1d, SL.5.4, SL.6.1d, SL.6.4, SL.7.1d, SL.7.4, SL.8.1d...
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By Nancy Volk
Dinosaur Footprints is an activity that integrates math and science with an Archeologists thinking to determine how Dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It requires students to physically engage with space concepts to determine scale sizes of dinosaur feet.
Subjects:
Measurement, Other (Math), Archaeology
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities
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By Nancy Volk
A wonderful module that incorporates nature, math and art in an inspirational set of lessons. This lessons supports Math Common Core areas. It is a strong support piece for differentiating learning. Strong on Geometric shapes and observational
Subjects:
Geometry, Biology, Other (Arts)
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschool
Types:
Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers
CCSS:
3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1
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By Nancy Volk
This series of lessons and activities help students to concretely understand what topographic lines represent by giving them a 3 Dimensional experience. They transfer this knowledge to mapping the temperatures within their classroom. They will
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Laboratory, Lesson
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By Nancy Volk
Students construct a building that can withstand an earthquake using an engineering design process. They build and redesign to strengthen their buildings. They learn about the types of waves produced in an earthquake and how we measure their
Subjects:
Earth Sciences
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Laboratory, Centers
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By Nancy Volk
Planning a Planet is a fun activity that can be completed in a team. It could be used as a summative assessment for an Earth Science unit. This activity has the students create their own planet using their knowledge about our planet and the solar
Subjects:
Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Projects, Activities
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By Nancy Volk
Learning to Read Technical articles requires specific skills that can be taught and practiced. Improve your students abilities to read, comprehend, process, technical articles with this module suitable for middle school and high school students.
Subjects:
Science, Engineering
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Research, Graphic Organizers, Centers
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By Nancy Volk
Dinosaur Footprints is an activity that integrates math and science with an Archeologists thinking to determine how Dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It requires students to physically engage with space concepts to determine scale sizes of dinosaur feet.
Subjects:
Measurement, Other (Math), Archaeology
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities
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Digital Download PDF (0.27 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have fifteen years of experience working in middle school and high school classrooms from inner city, rural, and Western Africa. I have twenty years of experience with curriculum writing and development. I have also developed and delivered numerous professional development trainings. Currently I am working in a Science and Technology museum as Education Director where I assist with developing programs from pre-k through adult in science, math and technology areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am definitely a hands on, student centered, practice based instructor. I like inquiry style when it fits appropriately. I prefer assessments to be aligned with the teaching style and incorporate process, lab skills, and problem solving.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

State University Of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Promising Inventor Award for a Biomass Curriculum written for their environmental program. Dr. Martin Luther King Award for my community work with literacy

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Colgate University State University of New York College at Oswego Syracuse University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a rich and diverse background of teaching, writing, and developing curriculum materials and developing professional development programs. My experience includes working in West Africa, the inner city of Syracuse, Oneida Nation, Charter school, home school programs, and New York State public schools. I love my work and teaching and wish to share ideas that inspire one another.