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Animal Research Unit - Project Based Learning

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In this project-based learning unit, kids focus on animal adaptations and their habitats. Animal RAFT Research Unit is a two-week Language Arts-Science animal research unit that allows students the opportunity to use their research by applying it to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

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Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.7, WHST.6-8.8

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Book Reports - Novel Series Study - RAFT

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Novel Series RAFT is a book report option designed to creatively assess novel series, pushing students beyond simple recall to synthesis, evaluation and application levels of understanding. Here’s what teachers are saying-♥ I love this for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2d, W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3d, W.6.4...

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Author Study Newsletter

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Author Study Newsletter is a great way for students to connect their favorite stories to the author that wrote them. This culminating project has the student reading five books from a favorite author, in a contracted timeline worked out between you

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.L.2

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Animal Research & RAFT Project-based Unit - Animal Readers' Theatre Bundle

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Animal RAFT- a Project-based Research Unit and Animals to the Rescue- a Readers’ Theatre Play About Survival & Smart Choices are now bundled! This natural pairing of resources has students first researching and presenting animals through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Scripts

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.2d

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5 Classroom Teaching Strategies - Teacher Reference

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I have found the best way to engage learners is to make it real for them. The five teaching strategies listed offer varying levels of independence and exploration for kids to get the most out of their learning. And really, it makes teaching so much

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

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Not Grade Specific

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Research, Simulations

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have over 20 years in the classroom; the majority of those in 6th grade, with some of the earlier years in 5th and 5/6 multiage settings. My goal is to help students realize their potentials and that learning is actually a life-long endeavor.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe children learn best through real-life, hands-on experiences, preferably in a problem-based situation when possible, where the teacher is a facilitator of that learning. Active learning sparks curiosity and creativity.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergrad from Texas Tech University; Masters in Education (MAELT) from Regis University; Gifted & Talented Cohort through Jeffco & DU; Colorado Geographic Alliance Teacher Consultant; highly qualified in math.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love playing tennis and golf and am lucky to live where I can do that year round. Whenever we travel, I'm constantly thinking about how I can bring that experience back to the classroom for students. Once a teacher... ;)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Other (Science), Arts & Music, Drama, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, For All Subjects, Informational Text