My students come from a small rural town in North Carolina, we are a Title I school. The children at our school come from very diverse backgrounds, many living in nuclear or single-parent homes. We also have a large number of students who are bilingual or whose parents do not speak English as their native language. I look forward to many more years teaching in my neighborhood school where I and my three grown children attended elementary school.
I look forward to providing a hands-on experiences for my students to learn about science.
My first love is the children, and my second love is teaching. With three nearly grown children of my own, I enjoy spending time with young minds and helping them to become all they can be.
My Project
I am so excited to be teaching science to 5th graders for the first time this year! My goal is to bring a love of science to all students, which is very important before they leave elementary school. The best way for them to fall in love with science is to do it. By using experiments, I will make class hands-on.
To be successful in science, students need to learn the vocabulary behind what occurs; the best way to do that is to see it happen in front of them through experiments!
This project includes components for S'mores - to learn about solar energy, terrariums (both in class and to take home) - to learn about both ecosystems and weather patterns, Elephant Toothpaste - to learn about states of matter and creating new substances.
Other parts of this project include lab materials needed for these experiments and books about our in class ecosystems - ants and worms! I'm also including a rug and poster for my cool down corner because we all know school is hard and we all need somewhere safe to reflect before returning to our learning.
Crazy Bonez Pose-N-Stay Skeleton
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HERSHEY'S ORGANIC Milk Chocolate Candy Bulk Candy 1.55 Oz, Milk-Chocolate, 18.6 Ounce (Pack of 12)
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Flagship Carpets - Keep Calm & Learn On Area Rug for Children's Classroom, Kid's Bedroom, Teacher's Space and at Home Family Living or Play Room, 2' x 3', Blue
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Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows (Pack of 4)
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IODINE CRYS RG 25G
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Classroom Wall Art, Inspirational Quotes Wall Decor Family Rustic Painting Canvas Prints Framed Artwork for School Children's Room Bedroom Office Pictures Posters (12 X 15 inch, White - I can be a)
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Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers, Honey 4-14.4oz
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The Bacteria Book: The Big World of Really Tiny Microbes
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Zig Ziglar Determined to Learn Motivational Wall Art Poster 11" x 14" inches Inspirational Quote Ready to be Framed, Thick Cardstock Paper Print Uplifting Phrases Positive Encouraging Mindset Daily Affirmation Artwork Minimalist Pictures for Classroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Gym, Library, Dorm Cheerful Home Decorations (2-Pack)
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Pisces Gold Pearl 4.4lb Gravel Substrate for Aquariums, terrariums and vivariums, 2-4mm
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MICROSLIDE YOUR BODY SET
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Ants for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Queens, Drones, and the Hidden World of Ants
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Food Coloring - 12 Color Vibrant Cake Food Coloring Set for Baking, Decorating, Fondant and Cooking - Upgraded Liquid Concentrated Icing Food Color Dye for Slime Making, DIY Crafts - .25 fl. oz. Each
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Glad Pre-Cut Pop Up Aluminum Foil Sheets for Baking, Grilling, and Food Prep, 50 Count | Easy to Use, Single Foil Sheets Require No Cutting or Tearing
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