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Create an Alien - A Space and Planet Project

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This learning activity was used as a culminating project for our outer space and planet unit. It is cross-curricular encompassing both science and language arts (and a little bit of math!) Students research a planet and create a passport full of

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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Poetry Unit for 4th - 6th Grade

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This comprehensive unit on the reading, writing and performance of poetry is a student and teacher favorite! It's 50 pages of poetry fun!This Common Core aligned unit has the following:-Essential Questions-A list 10 unit appropriate I Can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.5, RL.4.10, RL.5.2, RL.5.5, RL.5.10, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, W.4.5, W.4.10...

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Simple Machine Activity - Marshmallow Launch

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Are you looking for a really fun, engaging way to reinforce the concepts students have learned about simple machines? This activity is a great way for students to put what they know into action. Given limited materials, students are challenged to

Subjects:

Science, Physics

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

$3.00

560

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Scientific Inquiry, Method and Processes Unit

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Do you want to start the science year off right? Do you want to engage and interest kids in their learning with cool investigations? Do you want to give them the science skills they need to set them up for success? OF COURSE! This unit is PERFECT

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Unit Plans, Handouts, Laboratory

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406

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Writing Our Memories: A Memoir Unit

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With this unit, I wanted to help my students move from narrative writing to a more personal, inward exploration through words. Memoir writing is great because it engages the writer where he or she is and our pasts are ripe for searching out ideas.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, W.6.3, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.10, W.8.3...

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Wacky Animals Informative Writing Mini-Unit

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One thing that I love about the new Common Core Standards is that they ask for students to writing regular short pieces of writing throughout the year in the three main writing disciplines: narrative, argument/opinion and informative. The

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.7, W.5.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2c, W.5.2d, W.5.2e, W.5.7, W.6.2, W.6.2a...

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Lab Safety Mini-Unit: Create a Comic

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Do your students love doing experiments in the classroom or lab but lack some of the basic safety skills and understanding you know they need? Teach your students to be safe scientists through this mini-unit that you can use alone or pair with my

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Other (Science)

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

$2.50

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Spooky Halloween Science Mini-Unit

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Have some fun this October (or really anytime!) with your students and this Spooky Halloween Science Mini-Unit. This unit includes 5 different experiments that can be used sequentially OR you can pick and choose the ones you want to use with your

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

$4.00

225

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Writing Awesome Reader Responses! (Reader Response Activities for 4th Grade)

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This unit is Common Core aligned specifically for 4th grade! If you want to teach your students to read and react to literature and informational text in a critical way, look no further. This unit is for you! It includes the following - -Teacher

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.9, RL.4.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3...

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Scientist Wanted Poster Project

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In this project, students research a famous scientist and use the information to create an Old West Wanted poster. I use this project as part of my Scientific Inquiry unit. However, it could easily stand alone as well! This project

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Other (Science)

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$1.75

150

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Message in a Bottle Book Project

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This Common Core aligned project is great following an independent read, small group or lit circle read or even a whole class novel! Students use a 2L bottle to create this project exploring character, theme, setting and POV. Students decorate the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$3.50

204

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Sentence Unit: Creating Delicious Sentences One Step at a Time

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Are you looking for a fun, engaging unit that will help your students learn about sentences? This comprehensive, grab-and-go sentences unit is aligned with fourth and fifth grade Common Core standards. This unit includes: -Essential questions -I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$6.75

215

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Planet and Solar System Test

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This test would be a great summative assessment for your outer space or planets unit! It covers the following "I Can" statements: -I can know what the universe is composed of -I can know the characteristics of the planets -I can know the difference

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Other (Science)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment

$1.50

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Writing Awesome Reader Responses! (Reader Response Activities for 5th Grade)

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This unit is Common Core aligned specifically for 5th grade! If you want to teach your students to read and react to literature and informational text in a critical way, look no further. This unit is for you! It includes the following - -Teacher

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

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5^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$10.00

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Writing Narratives: A Common Core Standard Aligned Unit

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Narratives! I say this with an exclamation point because narratives are one of my favorite things to write with students. While Common Core has asked teachers to integrate more non-fiction and informational writing, this does not mean that

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Workbooks, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3, W.4.5, W.5.3, W.5.3a, W.5.3b, W.5.3c, W.5.3d, W.5.3e, W.5.5, W.6.3, W.6.3a...

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Eleven by Sandra Cisneros - A Mini-Unit

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The short story, Eleven by Sandra Cisneros, is a beloved story used in many classrooms. This CCSS aligned mini-unit includes 2-3 days of standards based activities and discussion that is sure to engage and challenge your students. This mini-unit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.10

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Owl Pellet Dissection Activity

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I had so many things I loved when I taught science that it is super hard to pick a favorite. However, dissecting owl pellets to learn more about food chains had to be up there in the Top 10. The students LOVED getting their hands dirty and really

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

$3.25

159

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Word Nerd Wall

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Have fun with vocabulary in your classroom! Everything’s included in this pack for you to make a Word Nerd Wall for your students. -Bulletin board header -Instructions -Envelope labels -Direction arrows -Heading and standard -Blank template for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Word Walls

$1.50

135

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Outer Space Science Bundle: Supplementary Materials for Your Science Unit

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Add some fun into your outer space or planets unit! This outer space science bundle includes 3 AWESOME products from my store. In this bundle, you will get: --Create An Alien Project --Space Activity Alien Postcard and Rubric --Planet and Solar

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Assessment

$6.00

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Santa vs. Rudolph: An Opinion Writing Mini-Unit

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December is one of my favorite times of the year – for both me and for my students! However, I know how antsy students (and their teacher) can be waiting for Christmas or holiday break! Therefore, I love to incorporate engaging, high-interest

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have more than a decade of teaching experience. I have taught 5th grade science and language arts, middle school literacy and 7th and 8th grade science.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a very enthusiastic teacher who tries to incorporate technology and interactive lessons into my plans. I like a lot of hands-on activity and active discussion with my students. I want to inspire and encourage students to be curious, I love creating my own materials that are tailored to the standards that I teach. Working with young people is awesome!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master's Degree +

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