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Astronomy 3-4 Week Unit Plan - Middle School Earth and Space Sciences

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I have taught this as a 3-week unit in 6th grade many times, but it is advanced enough for 7th or even 8th grade. There is plenty of material which can be pared back for your individual or class needs. It can be challenging to complete the unit in

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment

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Creative Writing/Short Story Unit Plan - 3-4 weeks (Middle or High School)

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This is one of my favorite unit plans for English Language Arts! It covers so many Common Core standards I often would teach this unit closer to state testing in the spring. It is planned for 15 distinct lessons, but can be expanded easily to 20.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9...

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Reading Comprehension Questions by chapter

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This is such a great book to read with adolescent students to inspire them to not let obstacles get in their way and to be grateful for what they have. It is a great introduction to electromagnets and physics, and the country of Malawi. This

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.10

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Mars Landing Module STEM Challenge (Egg Drop) - Middle or High School Physics

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This is a multi-step, usually multi-week Engineering Project that I did in 8th grade physics class for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Mass, Forces, Gravity, and KE & PE

Subjects:

Measurement, Physics, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

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Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC

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This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Guided Reading Books, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.10

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Civil War Newspaper Research and Presentation Group Project (Middle/High School)

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The following is a group project (ideally 3-4 students) to research a perspective of either the North or South during the United States Civil War, presenting the results as a Civil War Era newspaper front page. The project typically takes 2-3

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7

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Total Solar Eclipse Explanation Guided Notes/Handout - Middle or High School

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One of the most amazing astronomical relationships is that the sun and moon appear the same size in the sky, allowing for a spectacular total solar eclipse where the invisible new moon reveals itself and perfectly covers the sun in the mid-day sky.

Subjects:

Fractions, Measurement, Astronomy

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

6.RP.A.1

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George's Secret Key to the Universe Guided Reading Log/Assessment

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This book is one of my favorites for 5th/6th graders! I've used this log to complement physics or astronomy units with great success and to demonstrate evidence of student reading comprehension. This zip file contains 5 separate guided reading log

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

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Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors Abridged Script - 45 pages (about 45 minutes)

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This abridged script was originally developed from the open-source script for 7th/8th grade students, though it could easily be used with high school students. A few characters were removed. Specifically the script excludes the character of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Scripts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

SL.7.6, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

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Human Biology: Skin Surface Bacteria Inquiry Investigation Google Doc

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This investigation is simple and fun with generally available lab and biology materials (petri dishes with agar, heat lamps, q-tips or swabs, etc). It helps connect the growth of bacterium on the skin with body odor, and helps raise awareness of

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Google Apps

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Google Docs™

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Middle School Weekly Vocabulary Words and Quizzes (Set B - 24 weeks)

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This list is targeted to 8th grade, but can be used in grades 6-8 and even high school. Words are taken from commonly used SAT words and words encountered in the middle school curriculum.These sets are to help students build middle and high school

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Middle School Weekly Vocabulary Words and Quizzes (Set A - 24 weeks)

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This list is targeted to 7th grade, but can be used in grades 6-8 and even high school. Words are taken from commonly used SAT words and words encountered in typical middle school curriculums.These sets are to help students build middle and high

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Drugs and Alcohol Group Research and Presentation Project (Middle/High School)

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The following is a group project (ideally 3-4 students) to research a particular category of drugs. The project typically takes 3 weeks, depending on the amount of time dedicated to the project. The culminating assessment is the production of

Subjects:

Biology, Health, Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

SL.8.4, SL.8.5, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2b

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Roller Coaster Investigation Handout - Kinetic and Potential Energy Analysis

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This scientific investigation is geared toward a high school level investigation the of conservation of mechanical energy (Kinetic and Potential Energy), using relatively simple materials (plastic or foam tubing, marbles, stopwatches, tape).

Subjects:

Physics, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

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Reconstruction ERA, Segregation, Civil Rights Acts, MLK - Google Slides w/notes

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This google slides presentation covers the period following the U.S. Civil War through the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. It can be use by teacher for direct instruction, or for students to review and take

Subjects:

U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

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Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Watership Down Reading Comprehension and Literary Response Unit - Middle School

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This reading unit is based on a 4-week pacing of the classic story, with weekly comprehension questions that can also be given as an assessment or read-along guide. There are a few open ended prompts on some of the assignments for students to

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.10

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Rube Goldberg STEM Group Science Project - Middle School or High School

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This is a multi-step, multi-week Rube Goldberg Group Project that I did in 7th grade for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Forces, Simple Machines, and Energy, and is best to

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts

CCSS:

7.EE.B.3, CCRA.L.1

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Reading Comprehension and Self Reflection Prompts

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This has to be one of my favorite literature books to read with adolescent students! It is a quick read which I think works well for students today. This reading packet is designed for a three-week reading pace with weekly assignments to answer

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.10

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Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Renaissance History Artist Research and Presentation Project

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This individual project is to research a particular renaissance figure/artist and develop a short research analysis, artwork reproduction (of some sort), and prepare a presentation to the class. The project typically takes 3 weeks, depending on the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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The Civil War (Military Focus) Lecture Slides with extensive Speaker Notes

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This Google Slides presentation covers the military aspects of the Civil War. It can be use by teacher for direct instruction and lectures, or for students to review and take notes. There are extensive teacher notes to accompany slides.The outline

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$3.49

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Educator with 20 years of experience at innovative K-12 public/charter school settings through direct teaching and leadership roles. Holds clear Single-Subject and Multi-Subject California Teaching Credentials.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Waldorf Methods adapted for Public Education

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

"Iron Science Teacher" Competition Winner (Exploratorium Teacher Institute)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 06/1988 Dominican University of California | San Rafael, CA Teaching Credential in Education. Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential (BCLAD) – Physics and Life Sciences. 06/2004 Exploratorium Teacher Institute/University of The Pacific | San Francisco, CA New Teacher Institute Certification in Science Teacher Education 07/2004 Colonial Williamsburg Institute | Williamsburg, VA Teacher Training Program Graduate in US Colonial History 07/2013 Rudolf Steiner College | Sacramento, CA 6-7-8 Waldorf Teacher Training in Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education 2008-2014. Grades 6, 7, 8 Art of Teaching Summer Institute. Annual Alliance Conference on Public Waldorf Education (attendee and presenter). Educational and other Software Skills: Google Classroom and Suite, ZOOM, STEMScopes, Quill.org, Study.com, Aeries, EdGems, Readworks, Securly, GoGuardian, Microsoft Suite, Apple Suite.

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