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BrainGearz

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United States - Ohio - Lakewood

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Interested in all things PBL, STEM, and gifted ed. Thank you for sharing my adventure! Logo generated at logomakr.com

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Ancient Coastline Fossil Dig Simulation

By BrainGearz

Do you need to cover how we can learn from fossil evidence? How about how the Earth changes over time? Infer the location of the coastline of an ancient sea that no long exists. This paleontology simulation lets students make a hypothesis based

Subjects:

Math, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

CCSS:

4.OA.A.3, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7

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Collaboration Rubrics for Partners, Triads, and Quads

By BrainGearz

Easy to use collaboration rubric for project-based learning, math talks, STEM design challenges, research projects, and any other learning situation where student collaboration can be measured with peer and self-evaluation.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$1.99

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$Math PBL: Connecting Geometry with the Middle Ages$

Math PBL: Connecting Geometry with the Middle Ages

By BrainGearz

This design challenge was created to connect the 7th grade geometry unit to the social studies unit about the Middle Ages (taught in grade 7 in Ohio). The teacher document includes a link to the document that you can copy and edit for your desired

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

6.G.A.1, 7.G.A.1, 7.G.A.2, 7.G.B.4, 7.G.B.5, 7.G.B.6, 8.G.A.1, 8.G.A.1a, 8.G.A.1b, 8.G.A.1c, 8.G.A.2...

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Ohio Erie Canal Engineering Challenge

By BrainGearz

As a STEM and PBL teacher, I strive to find engaging and hands-on connections to topics across the curriculum that can be hard for students to imagine. This design challenge would make an excellent blast-off or culminating activity for a study of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (Specialty), Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

$2.99

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SOLE (Self-Organized Learning Environment) presentation rubric

By BrainGearz

Trying out S.O.L.E in your classroom? My students love this opportunity to take a big question and follow whatever path it takes them. They also enjoy the opportunity to choose how to present their learning. The hardest part is providing feedback

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5

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Problem Solving Self-Evaluation Recording Target

By BrainGearz

Do you want your students to own their mathematical thinking? Do want them to reflect on the problem of the day beyond getting it right or wrong? Do you want to gather data about problem solving to see growth over the school year? I use this tool

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

25+ years in education, 18 of which as a gifted education specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Integrated, trans-disciplinary PBL course work. Student centered and providing lots of voice and choice.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I strive to integrate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills throughout the curriculum. At the beginning of my own publishing adventure, so thank you for looking.

GRADES

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Middle Ages, Other (Specialty), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Oral Communication, Informational Text, Engineering