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Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM

By Candy Coated Scientist

This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following: STEM Earthquakes Geology Engineering Design Real-World Connections Problem Solving Inferencing and Predicting Materials: this handout,

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Physics, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Laboratory, Simulations

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.9, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2f

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Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!

By Candy Coated Scientist

This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Laboratory, Simulations

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Bottle Biosphere / Bottle Biome Lesson, Instructions, and Student Packet

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is such an AWESOME and hands-on project that I do with my students the last couple of weeks of the school year as we complete our ecology unit. The kids always tell me that THIS was their favorite science memory of the year! In this document,

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3, RST.6-8.9, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.2

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Science Inquiry - Scientific Method Test 20 Questions, Multiple Choice

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a 20 question test on science inquiry and the scientific method. All questions are multiple choice and it is a word document so that you can adjust as you see needed since we all teach the scientific method and inquiry just slightly

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables

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Webquest Interactive Dynamic Earth Site Earth's Structure Plate Tectonics

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a worksheet for students to complete while doing the webquest for this interactive site: http://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html. While on this site, there are four main tabs for the student to explore. They are 1.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Webquests

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$2.75

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Apples to Apples Science Inquiry Game | Middle School Science Games

By Candy Coated Scientist

Similar to the very popular game, Apples to Apples, this is a science version I created with a focus on basics of inquiry and well-known scientists. Each card has a term in large bold letters and then a basic description of that term. You can

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Other (Science), General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Centers

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.4, RST.6-8.9

$8.00

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Musical Shares Game {60 Questions to Help You Get to Know Your Students!}

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a really fun game that I play with students at the start of the year and continue throughout as a community building activity. There are 60 questions, some are silly and some are serious, and they all aim to help you learn about students

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For All Subject Areas, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$1.00

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Egg Drop Challenge! Science Inquiry & Scientific Method! FUN & CREATIVE! STEM!

By Candy Coated Scientist

`This is a week-long science inquiry project that requires students to collaborate, innovate, and use critical thinking skills. Students absolutely LOVE THIS and it truly motivates them to work together and think outside the box. The Egg Drop

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, General Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Laboratory

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Science Lab Safety Contract MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is the lab safety contract I created for my middle school students, but it could be used for high school students as well. Personalize the top with the name of your school. I have labs, activities, and many other science and literature study

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Laboratory, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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Reason for the Seasons Lab

By Candy Coated Scientist

This lab is suitable for students from grades 5-8 and addresses the following learning goals: I can survey a group of people to collect data I can tally data and organize by main idea I can create a bar graph or pie chart with the data I collect I

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Simulations

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Weathering, Erosion, & Rock Cycle Test for a GEOLOGY UNIT

By Candy Coated Scientist

This test is on weathering, erosion, and the rock cycle. Key vocabulary covered: chemical weathering physical weathering erosion abrasion exfoliation rock cycle It would be appropriate for grades 5th through 8th grade students and I use this during

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

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Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and

Subjects:

Environment, Literature, Earth Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

$4.00

$3.50

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Student Reflection for End of Quarter - Great tool for conferences!

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is the form I use in my middle school science class at the end of the quarter, but it could be used in any content area or grade. It is great tool for student-led conferences or as a focus point to guide the conversations with parents at

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For All Subject Areas, School Counseling, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

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Classroom Forms, For Parents

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Constellations Video Movie Guide: 35 Questions and Answers for a FREE Video

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a student handout with 35 questions to support a video on constellations. The video is FREE and you can find it here: Video: http://www.history.com/shows/the-universe/videos/the-universe-constellations The video is part of a series by The

Subjects:

Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

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Lab Report Template MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL Science

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a lab template that is great for students 6th through 12th grade for all science investigations. The template guides students in making a lab report that is professional and accurate with the appropriate items in the appropriate sections. I

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Laboratory, Outlines

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Solar Oven Project! Critical Thinking Project Using Design Cycle!

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a science project that I created for my 7th grade IB Science class and students absolutely LOVE it! It is typically one of their favorite memories of the year and it allows to them to use their creative and innovative skills to solve a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, International Baccalaureate, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.6, RST.6-8.7

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The Island President Movie Guide - New Netflix Documentary on Climate Change

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a movie guide with questions that require students to not just identify details of the movie, but also reflect, predict, and challenge their current understanding of the political challenges of climate change. This award-winning

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, International Baccalaureate

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

$2.50

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Apples to Apples Science Game - Rocks and Minerals Edition! (Science Vocabulary)

By Candy Coated Scientist

Similar to the very popular game, Apples to Apples, this is a science version I created with a focus on geology basics of rocks and minerals. This is best used as an ADD ON to my already existing Apples to Apples Science Inquiry

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RST.6-8.2, RST.6-8.4, RST.6-8.9

FREE

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Facebook Profile Template GREAT for literature studies or study of famous people

By Candy Coated Scientist

This is a 3 slide ppt Facebook template that students can use to develop a character or well known person. This template's example is of JFK, Jr. so that students get the idea. I've had students do this in my science classroom of famous scientists

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Literature, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (0.65 MB)

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PERSONALIZED "In Our Classroom" 18x24 Laminated Poster {An Awesome Gift!}

By Candy Coated Scientist

A wonderful and personalized gift for yourself or a teacher you care about! This is a LAMINATED 18x24 PERSONALIZED "In Our Classroom" poster with SHIPPING INCLUDED. After purchasing, message me with the following: Teacher's Name Name/Mailing

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, For All Subjects

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:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$28.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a Mentor Teacher at a T.A.P. School in Phoenix, Arizona and teach 7th grade science in our International Baccalaureate Program. In my district, I received a Teacher of the Year Award in the 2010-2011 school year and have served on the following committees at my school: Campus Improvement Team, Science Action Team, Advanced Education Team, S.T.E.M. Night Planning Team. I am the M.E.S.A. (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) Club Advisor at my school, which is a club that supports STEM activities and enrichments for young girls and minorities. I received my Master in Education in 2010. Follow me @CandyCoatedSci!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Hands-on, PBL, tech heavy, and collaborative with a focus on Common Core ELA and supporting students with special needs and EL requirements. I make real-world connections daily and my students are engaged with content in a meaningful way.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2010-2011 Deer Valley Unified School District Teacher of the Year Recipient.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.Ed., Arizona State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Living in sunny Phoenix, Arizona with my husband and doggy, I love being outdoors, working out, reading, and spending time with family and friends!