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Engineering 3 x 5 Index Card Structure Activity

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Egg Wars: Egg Drop Engineering Activity

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Grant: Winning Proposal for LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Kits

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This is a winning grant proposal to purchase LEGO Mindstorm Invention System robotics kits to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2002. This proposal is

Subjects:

Physics, Problem Solving, Robotics

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

$6.00

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Engineering: Straw Rockets

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Straw Rockets are quick, simple and lots of fun for the students. This STEM activity takes about one hour to assemble and one hour for outside launching fun. This engineering activity can be used from grade 3 through 12. This lesson could also be

Subjects:

Physics, General Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

$4.00

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Engineering: Spaghetti Tower Challenge

By Geared To Engineer

Engineering challenge project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will design, build and test a free standing tower structure made using only spaghetti and marshmallows. You will need spaghetti, marshmallows, rulers and a scale to

Subjects:

Geometry, Problem Solving, Engineering

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Egg Wars: Egg Drop Engineering Activity

By Geared To Engineer

This problem solving engineering activity uses the design process to help students understand the physics of gravity, power, motion, inertia and impact. This activity can be completed by individual, partners or groups of students. You can use this

Subjects:

Physics, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Elementary Engineering: Mini Kites That Fly

By Geared To Engineer

Simple Mini Kites That Fly is a great elementary engineering STEM activity for a windy day. You could use this activity with: literature units like "The Kite Fighters" by Linda Sue Park, history and science units on Ben Franklin, Social Studies

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Spring

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Engineering: Pasta Bridge Activity

By Geared To Engineer

Engineering project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will use problem solving and critical thinking skills to design, build and test a bridge made of various types of pasta. You will need pasta, masking tape, hot glue, rubber

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Elementary Engineering: Sentence Strip Structures

By Geared To Engineer

This elementary engineering STEM project uses common classroom materials to teach problem solving and critical thinking. The students work in groups to design, build and test a structure made using sentence strips. The students will brainstorm and

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Prompt with Rubric Form Template

By Geared To Engineer

Prepare your students for end of year Common Core writing prompt responses. This format allows your students to quickly practice writing prompts and self-assessing their work. This is a one page Word document template that you can edit to fit the

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Rubrics

$2.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for CSI: Biotechnology Project

By Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal to purchase a digital microscope to use in the classroom for science, forensics and biotechnology activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1500.00 for this grant in 2004. This proposal is customizable and

Subjects:

Biology, Forensics, Vocational Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

$6.00

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Engineering 3 x 5 Index Card Structure Activity

By Geared To Engineer

Engineering project activity for STEM curriculum in grades 4-12. Students will design, build and test a structure made of index cards. You will need index cards, masking tape and a scale to weigh the structures and to get a weight on the textbook.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for Water Rocket Launcher System

By Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal to purchase a water rocket launcher and air compressor to use for science, physics, technology and engineering activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1000.00 for this grant in 2001. This proposal is

Subjects:

Physics, Problem Solving, Vocational Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

$6.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for Alternative Energy Module Kits

By Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal to purchase Eco Power Alternative Energy Module kits to use in the classroom for science and alternative energy activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1300.00 for this grant in 2006. This proposal can be

Subjects:

Environment, Physics, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

$6.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for an Outdoor Campus Picnic Area

By Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal for an outdoor campus picnic area. Lowe's Toolbox for Education foundation awarded $4,000 in 2008 to purchase materials to build a picnic area on our campus. We were able to create an outdoor area for activities and

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Grant Proposals, Service Learning

$6.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for Trip to Pennsylvania Amish Country

By Geared To Engineer

This proposal was submitted to the National Educator’s Association (NEA) in 2004 and was awarded a Learning & Leadership grant for $2,000.00 to travel to Lancaster County, PA. The grant is written from the perspective of determining how

Subjects:

U.S. History, Computer Science - Technology, Professional Development

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Grant Proposals, Cultural Activities

$6.00

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Engineering: Weights and Measures Conversion Tables

By Geared To Engineer

A weights and measures conversion table is useful when converting and calculating engineering, construction and STEM problem solving projects and activities. It helps students learn how to locate information and convert that information into their

Subjects:

Applied Math, Word Problems, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Laboratory, Printables

$4.00

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Generic Writing Brief Constructed Response Rubric / Template

By Geared To Engineer

This is a generic writing rubric for Brief Constructed Response items. It is in document format so you can edit if necessary. This file can also be used as a template to create other rubrics.

Subjects:

Other (Specialty)

Grades:

3^rd, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$2.00

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Grant: Winning Proposal for Electric Bicycle Engineering Project

By Geared To Engineer

This is a winning grant proposal to purchase an electric bicycle to use in the classroom for science and alternative energy activities. A state electrical cooperation awarded $1499.00 for this grant in 2005. This proposal can be customized to

Subjects:

Environment, Physics, Career and Technical Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Grant Proposals

$6.00

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20 Colorful Google KEEP Headers

By Geared To Engineer

Stay organized and get more done using Google Keep. These colorful headers will provide a color coding method to help with organization, scheduling and productivity while using Google Keep. This product includes 20 headers in .png file format.

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For All Subject Areas

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Google Apps

$5.00

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Writing Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Organizer

By Geared To Engineer

This is an organizer for a Brief Constructed Response (BCR) writing assignment that is being used in Common Core classrooms. Students are first asked to re-write the prompt in their own words before they begin to organize their thoughts into the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

14 years teaching Technology Education at the middle school level----- 18 years as a North Carolina State Licensed General Contractor----- 8 years as a National Board Certified Teacher----- North Carolina Principal's certification----- Project Lead The Way engineering certified teacher----- CTE Department Chair

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2004 Teacher of the Year--- 2001 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2002 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2002 County Education Foundation Grant--- 2003 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2004 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2004 NEA Leadership & Learning Grant--- 2005 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2006 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2007 Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant--- 2010 Society of Mechanical Engineer's & PLTW Grant--- 2011 NC Bright Ideas Grant--- 2011 Society of Mechanical Engineer's & PLTW Grant--- 2011 County Education Foundation Grant

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology----- Master's Degree in Technology Education----- Master's Degree in School Administration (Add-on Licensure)

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