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Becky Curtis

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Symbiosis: Relationships in Ecosystems

By Becky Curtis

Use this dry lab to introduce and reinforce symbiotic relationships in ecosystems: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Also, discusses predator/prey relationships. Teacher can use presentation and note sheet to introduce concepts of

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Laboratory

$3.50

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Metric Measurement Olympics

By Becky Curtis

In Metric Olympics students will be competing in a variety of metric related events for both the individual gold medal and the all-around gold medal and the title “Champion of Metrics”!! Included are the following Metric Olympic activities:

Subjects:

Measurement, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

$3.00

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Genetic Disorder & Karyotype Research Project

By Becky Curtis

Make genetics fun!!! In this dry lab students will complete a “normal” karyotype as well as an "abnormal" karyotype. Upon completing the karyotype and studying the chromosomes they will determine gender and diagnose a genetic disorder. Students

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Laboratory

$5.00

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DNA Transcription & Translation Scavenger Hunt

By Becky Curtis

This DNA scavenger hunt activity is a great way for students to simulate what happens to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) during transcription and translation. Prior to completing the DNA scavenger hunt activity you should

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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DNA Structure Lab: Paper Helix

By Becky Curtis

The goal of this dry cut n' paste lab is to have student's build a paper model of a DNA double helix. They will construct 8 nucleotides (nitrogenous base, deoxyribose, and base - adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine) and use them to make a small

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

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Metric Conversion Ladder Poster & WS

By Becky Curtis

This Metric Conversion Ladder Poster & WS is great for teaching students at many grade levels how to convert between different units of measurement in the metric system. For example, how to convert from meters to kilometers, etc. Included

Subjects:

Measurement, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.00

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Disease Transmission Activity

By Becky Curtis

This activity can be used as a full lab activity on infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses with the enclosed Disease Transmission Activity WS. It can also be used as a demo to begin a discussion on diseases and how they are transmitted

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

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Halloween Science Activities Bundle

By Becky Curtis

Halloween Activites: This is a bundle of Halloween Science Activities and Halloween Science Activities Part 2. It includes 14 fun ways to incorporate science into Halloween. These activities are full of fun and creepy Halloween science demo's. It

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory

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Christmas Science Labs

By Becky Curtis

It's almost Christmas!!! Want to incorporate fun science activities and labs into the Christmas and the holidays! Included are lab and/or demos of the following: Candy Cane Goop Holiday Crystals Silver Trees Glowing Snowflakes Copper Plated

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$4.00

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DNA & mRNA Codon Bingo

By Becky Curtis

This game is a great review for deciphering the genetic code carried by DNA. It will give students practice in both transcription of DNA and translation of mRNA codons. After playing this game students should have a better understanding of

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$2.50

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Cell Organelle Analogy Project

By Becky Curtis

This cell organelle project is an excellent way to review cell structure and function. The various parts of a cell or structures are presented to the student and they have the opportunity to create a booklet or poster representing the function of

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Symbiosis Mobile Project

By Becky Curtis

Use this symbiosis project to reinforce symbiotic relationships in ecosystems (mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism) by creating a mobile to present the information. Teacher can use presentation to introduce concepts of symbiosis, mutualism,

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

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DNA Extraction Lab

By Becky Curtis

This lab is a simple way for students to extract the DNA from a strawberry. The long thick fibers of DNA store the information for the functioning of the chemistry of life. DNA is present in every cell of plants and animals. The DNA found in

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Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

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Cell Organelle Task Cards

By Becky Curtis

These plant and animal cell task cards can be used for a variety of purposes from review to introducing the concept of cells and the structure/function of organelles and parts of cells. Contents: Plant Cell & Animal Cell Organelle Task

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Task Cards

$4.00

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Halloween Science Activities Part 2

By Becky Curtis

Halloween Activities: Part 2 of Halloween Science Activities!!! This product is a followup to Halloween Science Activities and includes 7 new fun ways to incorporate science into Halloween. This activity is full of fun and creepy Halloween

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Chemistry

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory

$2.00

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Halloween Science Activities

By Becky Curtis

Halloween Activities: Looking for a fun way to incorporate science into Halloween? This activity is full of fun Halloween science demo's. It would be a great review of the scientific method and how to make observations and develop hypothesis.

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, General Science

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory

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Scientific Method

By Becky Curtis

Scientific Method! 4 FUN Scientific Method labs for your students!! Start your year off with these 4 fun scientific method labs or use them as a review though out the year!!! This lesson includes the following Scientific Method Labs: Bouncing

Subjects:

Biology, Other (Science), General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

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Scientific Method

By Becky Curtis

Scientific Method Task Cards are a great resource for you students as an introduction to the concept or as a review of the Scientific Method and it's components. Included are 30 scientific method task cards, blank task card template for customized

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Task Cards

$5.00

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Thanksgiving Activity

By Becky Curtis

Thanksgiving Fun!!! Incorporate a fun science lab activity into your Thanksgiving lessons! Using popcorn kernels students will use the scientific method to determine which scenario produces the most popped kernels of popcorn. Please check out

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$2.50

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Fall & Winter Science Lab Bundle

By Becky Curtis

Save $3.00 on this bundle of 4 different holiday science labs! This is a bundle of my Halloween Part 1 & 2 activities, Thanksgiving Popcorn Lab, and Winter Science Labs. Included this bundle are 24 Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$7.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for the past 11 years in a variety of schools and platforms. I have spent 9 years in a traditional brick and mortar school setting teaching science and 5 in an online platform. I have experience in teaching Biology, AP Biology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Earth Science. I have taught students in grades 9-12 as well as those pursuing their associates and bachelor degrees.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love engaging my students and finding creative ways to spark their interests in becoming life-long learners.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

In 1999 I received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Delaware. I continued on and earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Information Technology in 2001. In 2006 I received my Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science with a focus on Biological Sciences.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

Math, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Other (Science), General Science, Physical Science