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Exoplanet Investigation

By Teach for the Starz

An individual investigation or exploration using NASA's exoplanet website. Students are introduced to what an exoplanet it, how they are detected, the types of planets etc. And then use the "Eyes on Exoplanets" manipulation to investigate a self

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physics

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Internet Activities

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Characteristics of Stars - The HR Diagram Worksheet

By Teach for the Starz

Basic and New York State Regents-level questions on the "Characteristics of Stars" chart in the Earth Science Reference Table (ESRT). The basic questions provide students an introductory understanding of the information on the chart and the

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Google Apps

$2.00

Online Resource
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We Are Going - Exploration of the Moon & Mars

By Teach for the Starz

A two part google form exploration of NASA websites, videos and resources to build students' knowledge of past and future space exploration. Part 1 focuses on the Apollo missions and introducing them to the Artemis program and spacecraft development

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$8.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Criminal Profiling Activity/Lab

By Teach for the Starz

An activity or lab designed to get students working in small groups to analyze the contents of a gym bag and purse, use their observation skills and create inferences about the person's personality etc. In the lab - I created a purse and a gym bag

Subjects:

General Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.88 MB)

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Sequencing Geologic Events Lab

By Teach for the Starz

A paper-based lab that provides students practice with sequencing layers of rock using the rock symbols and their names, the law of superposition and cross-cutting relationships (intrusions vs. extrusions, folding and faulting events), and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.13 MB)

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Interpreting Weather & Station Models

By Teach for the Starz

A hard copy version of the virtual interpreting weather and station models. The PDF includes practice converting in and out of station model form as well as New York State Regents level practice questions on how station models apply to weather

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (2.84 MB)

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El Nino & La Nina - Mini Lesson

By Teach for the Starz

A short, 9 slide, google slides with images and synthesized information on normal ocean conditions and the ocean currents and conditions during an El Nino or La Nino year. The last slide uses a NOAA video to recap both El Nino and La Nina. If the

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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The Great Ocean Garbage Patch

By Teach for the Starz

A google form that utilizes multiple, short videos to build students' learning on microplastics and the garbage patches found in our oceans. Perfect for a single lesson, sub plan, enrichment or connection to recycling, ocean clean up, ocean currents

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Video Files, Independent Work Packet

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Forms™

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Correlation of Rock Layers Lab

By Teach for the Starz

A great cut and paste lab to help students correlate rock outcrops by matching rock types and index fossils. The lab includes concepts related to geologic history and sequencing, as well as identifying unconformities

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)

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Space Weather Investigation

By Teach for the Starz

A google form that guides students through an investigation into space weather topics such as sunspots, solar flares, the solar cycle, Earth's magnetic field, auroras and the impacts of the Sun's activity on Earth. The investigation is divided into

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Forms™

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The Amazing Race - Latitude & Longitude Episode

By Teach for the Starz

Just like the TV show, "The Amazing Race", students must apply their knowledge of latitude and longitude to increasingly difficult clues. The first map uses images as clues for locations on the world map where basic latitude, longitude and direction

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Factors that Influence Climate

By Teach for the Starz

A practice lab or activity that focuses on the various factors that affect the climate (temperature and precipitation) of a location. Students are given a reference page, basic practice on a U.S. map and practice on another map. The activity

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.35 MB)

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The Big Bang Theory

By Teach for the Starz

Basic and New York State Regents-level questions on the big bang theory and the evidence that supports it, doppler effect/redshift of light and cosmic background radiation. The basic questions provide students an introductory understanding of the

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Google Apps

$1.75

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Severe Weather Events Part 1 & 2 Bundle

By Teach for the Starz

This bundle includes both Part 1 and Part 2 that are listed on my site. It includes the google slides for both parts and all of the google form links to edit and adjust as needed. Part 1 severe weather topics include thunderstorms (thunder and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Activboard Activities, Lesson

$8.00

$7.00

Bundle

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Navigating Using Polaris - The Astrolabe Lab

By Teach for the Starz

A virtual astrolabe lab that can be used to reinforce the same concepts without making a paper astrolabe. Students must use a diagram of Earth with various locations and latitudes in combination with interpreting the angle on an astrolabe to answer

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Google Apps

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Examining Animal Hair Lab

By Teach for the Starz

Students will use a brief reading to introduce them to animal hair. 5 station locations are provided for students to record observations and make sketches to compare various animal hair under a microscope (we created slides for dog, cat, rat,

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Forensics

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.92 MB)

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Click & Drag Station Models

By Teach for the Starz

A google slides document that is editable and includes click and drag symbols for students to virtually practice station models. The first 3 practice problems require students to complete a table interpreting the weather variables of a station model

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Severe Weather Events Part 1

By Teach for the Starz

Part 1 includes the severe weather topics of thunderstorms (thunder and lightning) and tornados. The google slides presentation introduces students to the topics and basics needed to learn about each severe weather topic. There are linked google

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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The Story of Ronald Cotton - Eyewitness Testimony

By Teach for the Starz

Two embedded videos that recount the events and story of Ronald Cotton and his wrongful accusation. Questions are included in the google form to check student's comprehension and engagement. A perfect online assignment in forensics or criminal

Subjects:

Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Video Files, Google Apps

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Forms™

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Fossil Exploration Stations

By Teach for the Starz

A google slides embedded with articles, videos and google earth explorations that can be used as an activity, supplement to instruction or enrichment on the 5 types of fossils (molds and casts, carbon films, trace fossils, preserved remains and

Subjects:

Archaeology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7 years of teaching experience in a variety of science, special education and literacy classrooms

MY TEACHING STYLE

Interactive, Authentic Connections, Visual, Humorous

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I finished 13th in my class at the high school I now teach at, went to Central Michigan University (CMU) on a soccer scholarship and got my Bachelors of Science in Education with a major in Earth science and a minor in physical education. While coaching at the University of Rochester, I got my Masters in Education in reading and literacy and special education.

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

SUBJECTS

Specialty, Science, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Computer Science, Geography, General Science, Physical Science, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics