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Rachel Levinson

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Density Sink or Float Experiment/Lab and STEM Challenge

By Rachel Levinson

This lab will guide your students' thinking as they explore the concept of density and apply it to explain why some objects sink while others float. It follows the steps of the scientific method. Also included is a STEM Challenge for students who

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Laboratory, Centers

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Complete Unit on NUTRITION, including all lessons and resources

By Rachel Levinson

This is a complete unit, developed with the Multiple Menu Model (similar to UBD). Although it is designed for upper elementary, it could be very effective even through high school. It includes detailed lesson plans and all resources to

Subjects:

Health, Family Consumer Sciences

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

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Projects, Unit Plans, Printables

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Answering Open-Ended Comprehension Questions with R.A.C.E.

By Rachel Levinson

This power point walks students through using the RACE strategy for answering open-ended reading comprehension questions. R=Restate the Question A=Answer all Parts C=Connect E=Examples Using a familiar story, the power point shows how the strategy

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Reading Strategies

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Body Systems Group Project - Research, Poster, Presentation

By Rachel Levinson

This packet includes everything you need to help your students learn about the body systems! • Unit Lesson Plans, outlining ten 40-minute lessons • Project Outline and Directions • Table to Guide Group Formation based on individual

Subjects:

Anatomy, Health

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

Types:

Projects, Lesson

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Rubric for Reading Comprehension Responses using R.A.C.E.

By Rachel Levinson

When students respond to text using the amazing R.A.C.E. strategy (see my power point, which teaches them how to use it), you can grade their responses on this comprehensive rubric.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

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Explore Equivalent Fractions with Pattern Blocks

By Rachel Levinson

During this time, many students do not have access to manipulatives like pattern blocks to help them make sense of what they are learning in math. I designed this activity to give them a chance to use virtual pattern blocks to experiment with

Subjects:

Math, Applied Math, Fractions

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.2a, 3.NF.A.3, 3.NF.A.3a, 3.NF.A.3b, 3.NF.A.3c, 4.NF.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3

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HISTORICAL FICTION book report - upper elementary

By Rachel Levinson

This comprehensive yet fun historical fiction book report form makes it easy to track your students' understanding of the genre as well as their general comprehension skills. Includes a genre check, research component to explore the historical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt

By Rachel Levinson

This is a great introduction to a unit on matter. It will help kids discover how to read the Periodic Table of Elements and start thinking about basic properties of different elements.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.00

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Meal Mender - Health Nutrition Summative Assessment Project

By Rachel Levinson

I am making this free because I am very passionate about helping students and their families understand HOW and WHY to improve the quality and variety of foods in their diets. This is a really practical and engaging way to apply what was learned

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

FREE

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REALISTIC FICTION book report -- upper elementary

By Rachel Levinson

This comprehensive yet fun book report form makes it easy to track your students' understanding of the genre, as well as their general reading comprehension skills. It includes a genre check, story plot "blurb", a chance to make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables

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Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: A Complete Reading Unit Guide

By Rachel Levinson

This file includes the lesson sequence and ALL resources for a 4 week unit on the award-winning novel, Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Each week includes a before-you-read writing prompt, a vocabulary context clues activity with 6 or 7

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

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4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Guided Reading Books

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RACE Comprehension Prompt Practice / Homework

By Rachel Levinson

Once students have learned to use the RACE strategy to answer open-ended reading comprehension questions, this is a great way to get them to start practicing and applying the strategy. I would show this PowerPoint first:

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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Minerals Web Quest

By Rachel Levinson

This web quest will take students through several different websites for kids where they will explore and pull out key information. It is a fun learning activity that kids can do independently.

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Science), General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Webquests

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Heat: Thermal Conduction and Insulation - Tiered Activity

By Rachel Levinson

This contains everything you will need to provide a tiered lesson about thermal conduction and insulation that your students will find engaging and challenging. It includes essential questions you may wish to use to introduce the lesson, two

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

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8th Continent Group Project - Geography Assessment

By Rachel Levinson

If you just finished teaching a geography unit, why not try this engaging, authentic assessment instead of a boring test? COMPREHENSIVE • Assesses a wide range of geography knowledge and skills. Includes an assignment outline and rubric for

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment

$4.00

$2.00

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Live Biographies Project - Research & Presentation

By Rachel Levinson

This project is the highlight of my students' fourth grade year! It is a cross-curricular study between social studies with reading. Students will read a biography, improve research skills, note-taking skills, and presentations skills. They also

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Scaffolded Notes

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Cloud Book Project

By Rachel Levinson

This is an engaging and challenging way for students to learn about the different types of clouds. They will also gain many more important skills along the way, including research, note-taking, organization, and technology integration. My students

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

$2.00

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General Book Report upper elementary - includes all story elements

By Rachel Levinson

This comprehensive yet fun book report form makes it easy to track your students' comprehension skills as well as gain insight into what they're reading. Includes genre, plot summary, author's purpose, theme, evaluation, setting, characters, word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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Novel Notes - story elements - plot, characters, setting, theme

By Rachel Levinson

This two-sided worksheet is perfect to keep students engaged in a class read-aloud, or to complete in small groups for literature circles, or even independently for guided reading. It helps students pay attention to the four main story elements -

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have seventeen years of teaching experience at the elementary level, mostly in fourth grade. I have a master's degree from the University of Connecticut in Educational Psychology and Talent Development. My interest and expertise in gifted education has shaped the way I design lessons and units. I believe in challenging students, and always keep my expectations high and my mind open!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Constructivist

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Published article in "Teaching for High Potential" magazine PRAXIS Educational Award of Excellence

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Brandeis University - undergrad Rider University - Accelerated Graduate Level Teacher Certification University of Connecticut - Master's in Gifted Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live in NJ with my adorable family.