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Rainbow Topographic Map Activity

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This is a simple and effective way to introduce topographic maps. Students will need a variety of colored pencils. This activity was originally created as an intervention for re-teaching purposes. Perfect for students who need visuals for

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

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Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Graphing

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This is a great way to visually graph potential and kinetic energy and for students to see the differences between the two. I use one color for potential energy and another color for kinetic energy. Key for graphing is on the last page :)

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Physics, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Environmental Changes Cards

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Students gain a better understanding of how humans and/or the environment impacts changes in organic material in the environment through classifying pictures under the following headings: Short Term Changes, Long Term Changes, Caused by Humans,

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Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Topographic Maps- Identifying Land Formations

By The Dappled Xenopus

This is a manipulative activity where students have the opportunity to work in cooperative groups to: View a variety of different topographic maps, learn the different symbols on topographic maps, analyze which maps match up with which land form

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Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Creating Food Webs- Ecosystem Activity

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TEKS 7.5C and 7.10B (8th grade supporting TEKS) TexasThis activity was created to support 7th grade TEKS that may be tested on STAAR. Students will create a food chain and web using the terrestrial and aquatic animals on the cards. Students will

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Biology, Environment, General Science

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Graphing Moon Phases

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This activity is great for students learning about the moon phases. Students will not only shade the moon according to the different phases, but also make a graph of the phases using yellow and black colors to represent the amount of light and

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Physical/ Chemical Reactions in the Digestive System

By The Dappled Xenopus

Students first use organ cards and word cards ("Physical" and "Chemical") to identify what kind of change(s) is taking place at each location of the digestive system. Students receive a handout of the human digestive system. In each of the parts

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Cellular Structure & Function Cards

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TEKS: 7.12D- This activity was designed for an 8th Grade STAAR review. Students will sort and match cellular organelle cards with the name and functions that match. Students have a handout that goes with the activity and includes a chart and Venn

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Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Classifying Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

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TEKS 6.6A and supporting 8th grade. Colorful and easy match-up activity. Students will match properties such as: high luster, low malleability, great conductors, locations on the periodic table, and has a low amount of valence electrons to a

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Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Important People of the American Revolution- Card Sort

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Student match the name of the person to the picture and description of the person. This is a great for ELL students and Inclusion students. 14 important people are included.

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U.S. History

Grades:

8^th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Organic or Inorganic Card Sort

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Students group cards as either Organic or Inorganic. This can be used as an Engage to see what students may already know, as a teaching tool to help students understand the differences, or as a formative assessment at the end of a unit. The cards

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Human Body Functions and System Relationships Activity

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Each group of students (3-4 students), will have a system assigned to them. Each system is color coded and the handout includes a "System Man" outline and a copy of systems/ organs that fit perfectly into the man. I also included a chart

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

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Graphic Organizers, Posters

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HR Diagram- Blank

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This activity consists of a blank HR Diagram that kids can use to create an HR Diagram. Students will need colored pencils and a copy of the two handouts. In each corner of the diagram, students will write if the stars are Hot/ Cool and if they

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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6 foot HR Diagram Manipulative

By The Dappled Xenopus

A life size HR diagram is a great way to get kids up and moving! Each student is given a star. They have to place their star onto the large HR diagram in the correct location according to magnitude and size. This is a great way to achieve 100%

Subjects:

Astronomy, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Graphic Organizers

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Describing Components of the Universe- Card Sort

By The Dappled Xenopus

Students will categorize descriptions and bight colorful pictures as either a Nebula, Star, or Galaxy/ Universe. This activity includes a student chart handout and answer key. I recommend copying the cards on cardstock and in color. Texas TEKS

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Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Scientific Method Card Sort

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This activity is a fun way to introduce, or reinforce, the Scientific Method. There are term cards, picture cards, and definition cards. Student take the term cards and place them in sequential order, then match up the picture and definition

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

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Cubes- Periodic Table - 8th Grade STAAR review game

By The Dappled Xenopus

This activity was designed to be used with "Stack n Smile Photo Blocks from One Step Ahead". This activity can also be used as a card game where the stack is face down on the students table, and one student at a time 'draws' a card off the top to

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Hurricane Formation Card Sort

By The Dappled Xenopus

Texas- 8.10A and C This activity will help kids understand the basic environmental conditions necessary for a hurricane to form. It also exhibits the anatomy of a hurricane and includes the sun's role in ocean convection currents, winds, and

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Cubes- Counting atoms, elements, and molecules

By The Dappled Xenopus

Subjects:

Chemistry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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8.7B- Predicting Moon Phases Manipulative

By The Dappled Xenopus

Predicting moon phases manipulative. Directions: Texas 8.7B Students each receive an October and November calendar and a set of moons (2 of each phase). Students can work with a partner if

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 12 Years as a 8-12 grade science teacher, 2 years as a Science Specialist at ESC Region 12 in Waco, Texas, 5 years as a Science Instructional Coach 6-12. I have spent 2 years as a HS Assistant Principal. In 2014 I graduated with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)- dissertation in Science Curriculum- Instructional Strategies.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Constructive Theory (Making connections from prior knowledge to new knowledge though a hands-on approach). All of my activities promote high collaboration and communication. Excellent for all learners including English Language Learners.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Month Educator of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS- Hollins University (Roanoke, VA)- Biology M.Ed- Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)- Edu. Administration Ed.D- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, TX)- Leadership and Administration in Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a consultant curriculum writer with STEMscopes (Accelerate Learning) I also create and write lessons for individualized interventions based on student needs (in Science) and deliver a wide variety of professional development