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By SmithScience
Brain Gush I teach fifth grade math in Texas. I am very intent on my students’ success in life. I want them to have a great understanding of math concepts with amazing problem solving skills. Success on their end of the year tests is also
Subjects:
Math, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Centers
$5.50
144
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By SmithScience
Thirty Assignments that cover EVERY concept that should be covered in fifth grade. Your students will love the graphics and open ended questions that lead to dynamic discussions. As a warm up, this will keep your students focused and on-task as
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Study Guides, Activities, Homework
$6.50
102
Digital Download PDF (50.05 MB)
By SmithScience
I love giving my students opportunities to build logical thinking, but I wanted to link the topics we study. I created these logic puzzles that use our science concepts. This is a great activity to leave with a sub or as a review at the end of the
Subjects:
Science, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Handouts
$3.00
38
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By SmithScience
I have taught fifth grade science for 12 years in Texas and love seeing what my students need and creating materials. I created this for our fourth grade teachers who are juggling so much. The fourth grade TEKS are spiraled throughout the 10
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Assessment
$3.50
51
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By SmithScience
I wanted a way for my students to practice classifying matter using physical properties. I also wanted practice reading charts and creating charts. This activity uses vocabulary: soluble, density, electrical conductor, electrical insulator,
Subjects:
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Lesson
$2.50
44
Digital Download PDF (0.59 MB)
By SmithScience
I love sorts. I love the conversation my students have as they move the graphics around. I love the graphics that my students are exposed to. I love the debates! I have put together 26 circuits (13 open and 13 closed) graphics. Students will
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 8th
Types:
Assessment, Lesson
$2.00
65
Digital Download PDF (2.59 MB)
By SmithScience
What to do the day before the fifth grade STAAR test? Here is TWO DAYS of REVIEW for your kiddos. Use these ready made activities with partner work, small group, centers, or whole class. ABCs of Science This is a bit of an oldie, but my
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Lesson
$6.50
99
Digital Download PDF (4.02 MB)
By SmithScience
I love SORTS. It allows the teacher to quickly assess and re-teach. Students love manipulating the pieces. Partners love to discuss and organize. I have put together the most crucial concepts for fifth grade into SORTS. YOu will need to copy
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Assessment
$4.50
62
Digital Download PDF (5.76 MB)
By SmithScience
Brain Work is a great homework assignment or review for your class. I used them as a nightly assignment as we approached the test. It is a MIXED review and touches on all of the TEKS with an emphasis on READINESS TEKS. The answers are open
Subjects:
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Homework
$6.50
88
Digital Download PDF (1.68 MB)
By SmithScience
I have always loved Project Wild's Oh Deer game - so do my students. I have created a pre-reading for building background knowledge. While studying the deer's role in the ecosystem, so many of our concepts can be addressed! Students will be
Subjects:
Science, Biology, Environment
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Activities, Lesson
$2.50
47
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By SmithScience
I created this activity so my students could have practice reading food web charts. This comes up in testing situations often, and my students struggle! I wanted them to become more adept at reading carefully and being able to analyze a chart,
Subjects:
Biology, Environment, Test Preparation
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Lesson
$3.00
19
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By SmithScience
This is my version of the BIRD BEAK LAB. I wanted to design a lab where students travel from 'habitat' to 'habitat'. Each habitat has its own food. Each student has its own 'beak', so they will find that ONE station will yield a good amount of
Subjects:
Science, Biology, General Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Laboratory, Lesson
$3.00
29
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By SmithScience
I love doodling and my kids love coloring. I created this booklet last year and pulled them out as my homework for their STAAR review. I LOVE IT! I made the 11 page copy and stapled it as a book. Their homework assignment is to color a page (in
Subjects:
Science, Earth Sciences, General Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Interactive Notebooks
$5.00
42
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By SmithScience
This is a set of 10 math problems. Each one is one page (room for some working). About half are open ended, great for GT learners. They will take some thinking and planning. I did not number them so you could use them in any order you want. I
Subjects:
Math
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Workbooks, Activities
$3.00
16
Digital Download PDF (0.42 MB)
By SmithScience
Engage your students with key concepts that will definitely show up on end of the year tests. Eight pages that could be used as daily warm ups, homework, or classwork.One page reviews with readiness standards in mind. Use the work for great class
Subjects:
Science, Basic Principles, General Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities
$5.50
18
Digital Download PDF (2.51 MB)
By SmithScience
A roll of the dice will let the water molecule know where it will travel next. This activity includes 10 stations and a lab sheet where students will record information, make vocabulary notes (or pictures), and summarize their journey. A student
Subjects:
Science, General Science, Physical Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson
$2.00
32
Digital Download PDF (1.18 MB)
By SmithScience
Kids love a challenge! Brain Gushes develop mathematical reasoning, problem solving skills, and logic. I used Brain Gush as part of my Menu Based Classroom. I am sure you have those bright kids who are waiting for more challenge. If you print two
Subjects:
Math, Gifted and Talented, Word Problems
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Centers
CCSS:
MP2, MP3, MP4
$5.00
10
Digital Download PDF (2.14 MB)
By SmithScience
This is my SECOND set of BrainGush challenges. Students who LOVE a challenge will love Brain Gush. Use these in centers or for quick finishers. Your GT students will love these. My students love when I unveil the new, weekly booklet of Brain
Subjects:
Basic Operations, Word Problems, Mental Math
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities
$4.00
18
Digital Download PDF (8.06 MB)
By SmithScience
You know the game TABOO where you have to get your friends to say the KEY word but you cannot use a list of 'taboo' words. I put this together using the fifth grade science vocabulary. Play it whole class or use it as a 'centers' game. Rules are
Subjects:
Science, Other (Science), General Science
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Games
$2.50
14
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By SmithScience
If you love this.... look for my set of 10 weeks of BRAIN GUSHES.https://tinyurl.com/braingushBrain Gush I teach fifth grade math in Texas. I am very intent on my students’ success in life. I want them to have a great understanding of math
Subjects:
Math, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Projects, Activities, Homework
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have my National Board Certification in Science - Early Adolescent. I have taught for 20 years. I taught six years in a title 1 middle school and six years at a college (ESL). I currently teach fifth grade science in Texas suburbia!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Kids would just say that my class is fun. I am very focused on what I want my students to learn then I create an experience that teaches those concepts.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification BP Apple Award (twice) Teacher of the Year - school Teacher of the Year Finalist - district AAUW - Teacher Fellow PTA Lifetime Member

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BYU - Elementary Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I travel extensively with my daughters. We travel 'on the cheap' and see amazing things along the way. We went to China this summer to walk the WALL! I love camping, cycling, running, and even painting! https://smithofscience.blogspot.com/ studentchoicecenters.com