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Observations of a TeacherNerd

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Mythbusters - The Scientific Method Skills...

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Class Dojo Goal & Tracking Sheets (EDITABLE)

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Reward Coupons for Middle School

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Need help motivating your older students? Then look no further! This package contains 50 unique, low-to-no cost rewards that were created with middle schoolers in mind. The coupons will compliment and enhance any pre-existing classroom management

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

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Printables, Classroom Forms

$9.00

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Mythbusters - The Scientific Method Skills Sheet (EDITABLE)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Let the Mythbusters Team help you review the scientific method in a fun, real-world setting. This is geared towards middle school classrooms.This resource allows you to use ANY of the popular television show Mythbuster episodes to introduce or

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Movie Guides

$1.75

Digital Download ZIP (1.11 MB)

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Reciprocal Teaching Worksheet

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Just CLICK and PRINT! This worksheet is a great resource for reciprocal teaching. It will help support and guide your student's thinking as they read. This worksheet takes students through each role of reciprocal teaching: Predictor - student

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For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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Class Dojo Goal & Tracking Sheets (EDITABLE)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

This download gives you everything you need to help track student behaviors with the free classroom management app - Class Dojo! I personally use Class Dojo in my own 6th grade classroom and I'm constantly impressed by how effective it is in

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Character Education

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

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Outlines, Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.25

Digital Download ZIP (5.98 MB)

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Thinking Notes Bookmarks - Reading Comprehension Strategies

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Bookmarks can be a great tool and reminder for students as they read. This download includes 6 reading comprehension strategies and thinking stems guaranteed to help your students process their thoughts. They are perfect for non-fiction texts

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Printables, Literature Circles

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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Thinking Notes Bundle - Reading Comprehension Strategies

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

This bundle includes everything you need to start using "thinking notes" in any classroom. The six strategies in this bundle are easy for any student to use to help them understand and process the material they are reading. Great for whole-class

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Printables, Posters, Lesson

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.64 MB)

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Mythbusters - Science Skills Bundle (EDITABLE)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Let the Mythbusters Team help you review basic science skills in a fun, real-world setting. This is geared towards middle school classrooms.This package allows you to use ANY of the popular television show Mythbuster episodes to introduce or review

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Engineering

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Movie Guides

$3.25

Digital Download ZIP (1.88 MB)

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Group Jobs Signs *FREEBIE*

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

A well run classroom depends on students meeting class expectations and working together. I teach multiple subjects in middle school and over the years I've created group jobs for every class to follow to encourage cooperative learning and

Subjects:

Science, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

Grades:

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

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Classroom Forms, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (7.03 MB)

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Scientific Method Posters *FREEBIE* (Mythbusters Theme)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Scientific Method posters that feature a Mythbusters theme! This package includes two versions of the poster—with the Mythbuster theme and without. You can display the posters as is to help your students remember the steps in the scientific

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.47 MB)

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Class Dojo Behavior Poster Set -EDITABLE (Back to School, Class Rules)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Highlight classroom and student expectations with these simple to use posters! Each poster was designed with the popular free classroom management tool - Class Dojo, in mind. This resource contains 100 editable skills posters for you to use and

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.32 MB)

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Student Grouping Cards

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Easily group your students into groups of 2, 3, 4, or 5 in a matter of minutes! These cards are great for any class and any activity. Just CLICK, PRINT, and LAMINATE...your students will love these and you will too!

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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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Activities, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (4.81 MB)

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Writing Great Leads Powerpoint

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Give your students more choices when writing great leads. This PowerPoint is a multiple day lesson on how to write six different types of leads or hooks. Students will be engaged from the beginning with examples from several popular books. Each

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.31 MB)

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Measurement & Tools - Mythbusters Skills Sheet

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Let the Mythbusters Team help you review basic measurement skills in a fun, real-world setting. This is geared towards middle school classrooms.This package allows you to use ANY of the popular television show Mythbuster episodes to introduce or

Subjects:

Measurement, Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

$1.75

Digital Download ZIP (0.97 MB)

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Mythbusters Skills Sheet - Types of Observations (EDITABLE)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Let the Mythbusters Team help you review types of scientific observations in a fun, real-world setting. This is geared towards middle school classrooms.This package allows you to use ANY of the popular television show Mythbuster episodes to

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Movie Guides

$1.75

Digital Download ZIP (0.90 MB)

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Compliment Cards

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Inspire, motivate, and create a positive learning environment for your students. Compliment cards are a simple and quick way to do this. Just click, print, and cut...it's that easy. Hand them out to celebrate any occasion with your students or

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, Classroom Forms

$0.99

Digital Download PDF (1.37 MB)

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Mythbusters - Basic Science Skills Sheet (EDITABLE)

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Let the Mythbusters Team help you review basic science skills in a fun, real-world setting. This is geared towards middle school classrooms.This resource allows you to use ANY of the popular television show Mythbuster episodes to introduce or review

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

$1.75

Digital Download ZIP (0.74 MB)

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Class Dojo Reward Card

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Have a hard time keeping track of your student's Dojo points? Here's the solution: have THEM keep track! I use these reward cards in my own classroom to help my middle school students keep track of their points. You can simple print, cut, and

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Character Education

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)

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Writing Great Leads Practice *FREEBIE*

By Observations of a TeacherNerd

Just CLICK and PRINT! Have your students practice writing great leads. This practice sheet coordinates with my Writing Great Leads PowerPoint. (visit my Teachers Pay Teacher store to download the PowerPoint Lesson) Students will practice writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.43 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I currently teach middle school in Arcadia, Indiana. Over the years, I have taught kindergarten through fourth grade, as well as seventh and eighth. You could say I've dabbled in just about everything - grade and subject! However, for most of my career I've been teaching sixth grade science. Teaching is truly my dream job and passion. It is challenging, constantly changing, and allows me to tap into my creative side on a regular basis. Yes, it is hard, but I wouldn't want any other job. I love learning and connecting with other educators throughout the world. Collaboration is how we truly learn and grow the worlds around us and I also want this same experience for my students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student-Centered; Inquiry Based; Blended Learning

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2016 Hamilton Heights Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, Ohio Anderson University - Anderson, Indiana

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Check out more about me and my classroom at my blog: https://observationsofateachernerd.blogspot.com/