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End of the Year Awards/Paper Plate for Middle/High Schools with Memes (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Make the end of the year fun with my "End of the Year Awards" package. Each topic includes a humorous meme and space for student name. Compressed file contains: PDF and Editable PowerPoint Easy to print and use for Paper Plate Awards All Memes

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, End of Year

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

$3.00

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Is It Alive? Living vs Non-living CCSS NGSS MS-LS1-1 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

This two day lesson covers the Next Generation Life Science Standard MS-LS1-1 with a focus on Living and Nonliving Organism. Also included are the Common Core Writing (WHST.6-8.1 and WHST.6-8.7) as well as the Science and Engineer Practices

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.7

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Why Do Things Look Like They Do? Heredity: NGSS MS LS3-1, 3-2(Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

NGSS:MS LS3-1, MS LS3-2 CCSS ELA RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.4, RST.6-8.7, SL.8.5, Math 6.SP.8.4 3 Foldable Activities New SAT Prep K-12 Framework and NGSS This Heredity Unit contains multiple lessons covering the Next Generation Life Science Standard

Subjects:

Reading, General Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

6.SP.B.4, SL.8.5, RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.4, RST.6-8.7

$6.00

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Polar Bears Adapt to Climate Change - Critical Reading NGSS/CCSS (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Using an article on the adaptions of the Polar Bears to the Climate Change, that was found on Twitter, I have created a critical reading lesson that can be used as a stand alone or as a guide to create your own. Packet includes: "How to" for

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.9

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Plants & Animals Change the Environment K ESS2-2 CCSS (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

One of four units focusing on the interdependent relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants and Their Environment Unit: Have Plants and Animals Change the Environment? NGSS K-ESS2-2 CCSS W.K.1, W.K.2 & R.K.1 Students construct an arguement

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.K.1, W.K.1, W.K.2

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Using Claim, Evidence & Reasoning -Kinetic Energy MS-PS3-1

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Do Speed, Height & Mass Affect Kinetic Energy? MS-PS3-1 Using Claim, Evidence and Reasoning to Construct an Explanation CCSS WHST.6.8-1 EDITABLE Lesson Overview: Leading Questions: (Pick one, two or all three) *What is the relationship between

Subjects:

Physical Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c

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What Do Plants & Animals Need? Trade Books w/NGSS K-LS1.C CCSS (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Use trade books to teach science *Bringing the Rain to Kapit Plain *Our Apple Tree *Why Do Elephants Need the Sun? *A Seed Needs Sun One of four units focusing on the interdependent relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants and Their

Subjects:

Math, Science, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

K.MD.A.2, W.K.7

$4.00

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Informational Text to analyze Engineering Design Process MS-ETS1-1 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Looking for a way to implement READING and WRITING from the Common Core into NGSS Engineering? Here's your solution! This lesson uses "Scientific Informational Text" to define and analyze the use of the Engineering Design Process in the creation

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.9

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How Can Humans Influence Traits? NGSS MS LS4-5, CCSS (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

NGSS:MS LS4-5 Biological Evolution: Unity and DiversityCCSS ELA RST.6-8.8 Key Ideas and DetailsCCSS ELA WHST 6-8.8 Research to Buil & Present KnowledgeK-12 Framework and NGSSThis unit is an excellent transition between Heredity and Ecology in

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RST.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.8

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Determining Regional Climate NGSS: Weather and Climate MS-ESS2-6 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

This lesson focuses on the NGSS Standard MS-ESS2-6, determining regional climate with clear descriptions and visual representations (Common Core SL8.5) Lesson includes: *Difference btw Weather and Climate *Factors that affect the climate include:

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Printables

CCSS:

SL.8.5

$2.00

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Oil Spill - Critical Reading/Guided Highlighted NGSS MS-ESS3 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Using an article on the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon (BP) oil spill that was found on Twitter, I have created a critical reading lesson that can be used as a stand alone or as a guide to create your own. Includes both PDF and SmartNotebook

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.7

$1.50

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Weather and Climate with Edward Tulane ESS2-1, ESS2-2, ESS3-1 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Linking NGSS Science in ELA is a perfect fit! This unit takes a trade book "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" and ties the story into the NGSS standards of Weather and Climate. As students read, they are asked to answer the question: Where

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, W.3.1, W.3.7

$4.00

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New Teachers Mentor/Mentee Checklist

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

So often teachers forget what they know. This checklist acts a means to ensure that the new teacher is in the "know." One page, legal size paper, clear and cute:)

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Posters, For Principals & Administrators

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Engineering Design Hands On Activity Opener/Team Builder ETS1-1,2,3 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

This is a complete Next Generation Science Unit for 3-5 Engineering Design. A great way to cover ALL the standards as well a building team work for a school year opener. Unit includes the following in a compressed file (PDF and editable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.5.9

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Super Senses, Structures and Communication- Complete NGSS: 4-LS1 Unit (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Complete NGSS Unit (4-LS1) that can be used as an Interactive Notebook! This unit contains not only all the linked Common Core State Standards, but also the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting

Subjects:

Geometry, Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

4.G.A.3, W.4.1

$4.00

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Templates for Professional Learning Communities (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Template can by used school wide in all grades to assist in organizing and inspiring Professional Learning Communities. Template is save in SMARTNotebook and includeds two versions of the same template. One is a bright colored chevron pattern,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Staff

Types:

Posters, For Principals & Administrators

$1.50

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Animals Seeding/Pollination-Foldable/Mimic/Hands On: NGSS 2LS2-2 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Perfect for Interactive Notebooks Completely cover the NSSS standard of 2 LS2-2:Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants. This lesson used a discrepant event to mimic the animals

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$2.50

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Foldable to Model Microscopic and Visible Matter- NGSS 5 PS1-1 (Editable)

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Perfect for Interactive Notebooks/Journals This lesson uses a foldable to model the NGSS concept: 5 PS1-1 Describe matter that made of particles too small to be seen Students will be asked to create a foldable, where they illustrate the concepts

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.5.7

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How is motion affected by force and mass? CER MS PS2-2 Editable

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

How is motion affected by force and mass? MS PS2- Using Claim, Evidence and Reasoning to Construct an Explanation CCSS WHST.6.8-1 EDITABLE Lesson Overview: Leading Questions: (Pick one, two or all three) *What is the relationship between Speed and

Subjects:

Physical Science, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Rubrics, Lesson

$2.00

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New Teacher Tips and Tricks (Editable) for Mentors and Coaches

By Ms Halsey's Science and School Improvement

Top Ten Tools for a TERRIFIC DayLooking for a tool to help new and struggling teachers?This 13 page document gives tips and tricks from seasoned teachers and instructional coaches.The product starts with a summary page that highlight 10 tips. This

Subjects:

Education, Professional Development, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

In my 20+ years in education, I have taught in numerous elementary grade levels as well as middle and some high school. Most of my career has been in middle school Science. I have also included school improvement items in my store, as I have served on Title One and AdvancEd reviews as SIP/FSI Leader.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Make it simple, build on it...

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2016 Educator of the Year in my local school district #1 Teacher - or at least that's what my coffee mug says

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors of Science, Master of Arts in Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Mother, wife and teacher - Love all of my jobs:)