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Murder at Plaza Tower Hotel: A Whodunit Forensic Science Lab

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A guest at the Tower Plaza Hotel has been murdered on the night of the annual ball! Witnesses saw a masked suspect leaving her room, covered in a mysterious substance. Police have rounded up six persons of interest who fit the description. Could it

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Science, General Science, Forensics

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

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Mystery Powder: A Hands-On Chemical & Physical Changes Lab Activity

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This is a fun, hands-on lab activity for observing chemical and physical changes. It requires inexpensive ingredients from the grocery store. Teacher directions, student directions, student answer sheets, and an answer key are included. This takes

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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

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Laboratory, Centers

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Hands-On Index Fossil Excavation Activity

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This is a hands-on way for students to learn about index fossils. I always struggled to find relevant activities for teaching about fossils. Too many were just cute and fun but didn't really *teach* anything. I knew students wanted to really "dig"

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Meteorite Investigation Activity (Hands-On for High Engagement!)

By Middle School Mad Scientist

In can be difficult to find hands-on activities for astronomy lessons. Many activities out there come with no teacher/student materials and are hard to implement. This is a hands-on lab activity for students learning about meteorites. It also

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

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Activities, Laboratory, Centers

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Electric and Magnetic Forces Practice

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This is an editable .docx file. Students will define vocabulary, match terms and definitions, compare/contrast electric and magnetic forces, draw a simple electromagnet, draw a magnetic field, and list the uses of an electromagnet.Great for sub

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Science, Physical Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Dice Game

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Looking for a fun way to teach weathering, erosion, and deposition? This is a game of chance that will get your students up and moving and acting out a role as a grain of sand. By rolling dice, students will see what happens to them next. They may

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

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Activities, Games, Centers

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Evolution & Biodiversity in Anole Lizards: Questions to Accompany HHMI Video

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This question set accompanies the HHMI BioInteractive Video on the evolution of anole lizards. Links to the video are provided, along with a set of 10 questions, and an answer key. This is great to introduce or review the topics of evolution,

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Science, Biology, General Science

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

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Greek & Latin Roots & Affixes Anchor Charts *Fully Editable!*

By Middle School Mad Scientist

These anchor charts cover basic Greek & Latin Roots & Affixes and are fully editable so you can add or remove words to suit your course. These are ink-saving designs meant to be printed on colored paper or cardstock to coordinate with the

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English Language Arts, Science, Latin

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

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Meteors vs Meteoroids vs Meteorites Poster

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This is a printable poster with mnemonic devices for remembering the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. It includes acrostic/acronym-style mnemonics and well as rhymes.

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Essential Understandings BUNDLE: Waves Unit {25% Off Regular Price!}

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This is a bundle of all Essential Understandings products about waves.This includes:*Intro to Waves*Electromagnetic Spectrum*Visible Light Waves*Sound Waves~The bundle price is 25% off the cost of buying them individually.~The Essential

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Homework

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Everything You Need to Ace Science No-Plan Worksheet

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If you use the book Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook, then this is the worksheet for you! It takes no planning on your part! This would be a great addition to your emergency sub folder. Includes vocabulary-building, gauging

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Science, Arts & Music

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets

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Editable Lab Supply Labels

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This set includes 50+ EDITABLE labels for all of your laboratory organizational needs. Includes:MicroscopesCharts/postersClass pet suppliesTubing/hosesScales/balancesPhysics materialsSlides and coverslipsMagnetsCircuitsBeakersFlasksHousehold

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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

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Word Walls, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Essential Understandings: Sound Waves

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The Essential Understandings activities are designed to require no prior planning or running of copies. They save paper and are versatile and can be used for:-Review-Sub Plans-Study Guides-Independent Work-Group Work-Homework-Traditional, In-Person

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Homework

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Earthquake & Volcano Investigative Mapping Activity

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Students will work in groups and use technology to research the locations of major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Students will plot these points on a map, compile their data, and then make inferences about the patterns.By the end of the

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Laboratory, Internet Activities

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Mystery Word Search: Geology, Tectonics, Fossils, & Rock Cycle

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Each word search puzzle has vocabulary words (around 20-30) hidden within. There is no word bank. Students must find 10 mystery words in the puzzle and then write definitions for them on the back. An answer key for the puzzle is provided. You can

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

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Essential Understandings: Intro to Waves

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Mystery Word Search: Human Impacts on Resources & Climate Change

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Mystery Word Search: Surface Water & Groundwater

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"Growing" Volcanoes Modeling & Mapping Activity

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This is a fun hands-on activity in which students will construct a model of a volcano and map its expansion over multiple eruptions. Students often want to do the model volcano activity they see on television or in movies, but we all know that the

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Laboratory

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Allowed/Not Allowed Digital Poster *Editable*

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Do you constantly have students asking the following questions?"Can I listen to music while I work?""Can I use my cell phone?""Can I watch YouTube on my school device?""Can we use our notes on this?""Are we allowed to work together?""Is this

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have worked with students since 2010. I have taught a variety of grade levels and subjects, including kindergarten, second grade, and middle school. I currently teach sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to use hands-on learning activities in my instruction to help my students stay excited about learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2019 Teacher of the Year for my school 2021 Teacher of the Year for my school 2021 Teacher of the Year for my district

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated in 2010 from University of Mississippi with a BA in elementary education. I hold endorsements in English, science, and social studies.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not at school, I like to read, paint, kayak, practice archery, and take my dogs on long walks. I have a pet snake, two turtles, and several flocks of chickens.

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Specialty, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, World Languages, Latin, Arts & Music, For All Subjects, General Science, Physical Science, Forensics, For All Subjects