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Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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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, ...

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Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Spring is a great time to do a life cycle study on ladybugs and this mini unit is the perfect way to slip it in during all of your subject areas! This Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit targets reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills!

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Science, Physical Science, Spring

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$5.00

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All About Ants {An Ant Life Cycle Unit}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Well we've done butterflies, we've done ladybugs, and this year we're doing ANTS! My students and I just LOVE Insect Lore's live insect kits and our ant hill has just arrived! This unit is packed with just about everything you'll need to teach your

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Science, Physical Science, Spring

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

$6.50

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Life Cycle Sequencing Mats®

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Life Cycle Sequencing Mats for sequencing 5-step tasks!These Life Cycle Sequencing Mats are a fun way to learn about life cycles and they target numerous skills. Plus, you'll love the organization...no more missing or little pieces to keep track

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Science, Physical Science, Reading Strategies

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

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Science Teasers - Winter Snow Blizzard Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Winter Science Experiments for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during January with a fun snow blizzard science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages!Recording sheets are included in 3

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Science, Physical Science, Winter

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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, ...

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$2.50

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Thermometer Task Cards with BONUS Science Experiment

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

This set includes 35 thermometer task cards to help students master reading a thermometer. All temperatures are measured in Fahrenheit. Celsius is not included. Cards 1 - 11 require students to read temperatures to the nearest ten. Cards 12 - 35

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Science, Special Education, Physical Science

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Science Teasers - February Chocolate Kiss Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy February Science Experiments for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during February with a fun chocolate kiss science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun

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Science, Physical Science, Valentine's Day

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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, ...

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$2.50

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Science Teasers - Halloween Pumpkin Volcano Science Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Halloween Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during October with a fun pumpkin volcano experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun erupting a

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Halloween

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, ...

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$2.50

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Science Teasers - Tootsie Roll Pop Science Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged as the year winds down with a fun lollipop science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun seeing how

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Science, General Science, Physical Science

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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, ...

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Science Teasers - Amazing Bag Experiment in 3 Levels - Great for Back to School

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school and PERFECT for Back to School!This is a great experiment to do with your students anytime, but especially for back to school!! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your

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Science, Physical Science, Back to School

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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, ...

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$2.50

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Science Teasers - Christmas Candy Cane Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Christmas Science Experiments for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school! Keep your students engaged during December with a fun candy cane science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Recording sheets are included in 3

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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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, ...

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Projects, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Science Teasers - April Easter Egg Science Experiment - 3 Levels Included

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy April and Easter Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during April with a fun Floating Egg science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages and perfect for Easter time!

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Easter

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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, ...

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Science Teasers - March Leprechaun Slime Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy March Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during March with a fun Leprechaun Slime science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun making

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Science, Physical Science, St. Patrick's Day

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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, ...

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Science Teasers - Halloween Candy Pumpkin Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Halloween Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during October with a fun candy pumpkin and candy corn experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Halloween

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, ...

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Projects, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Gummy Bear Science Experiment with 3 Levels - Experiments - Scientific Process

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!This gummy bear science experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will be fascinated and won't believe their eyes when they see their gummy bear has tripled in size

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

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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, ...

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Projects, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Science Teasers - Thanksgiving Fall Popcorn on the Cob Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy November Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during Fall and November with a fun Popcorn experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your students will have fun popping

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Thanksgiving

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, ...

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Projects, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Science Teasers - Apple Week Science Experiment - 3 Levels of Recording Sheets

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school and PERFECT for Apple Week!This is a great experiment to do with your students anytime, but especially for during Apple Week!! This experiment is fun for ALL ages! Your

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Autumn

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, ...

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Projects, Activities, Centers

$2.50

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Science Teasers - April Easter Egg Science Experiment - 3 Levels

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easy April and Easter Science Experiment for Elementary and Middle School...and even high school!Keep your students engaged during April with a fun egg science experiment! This experiment is fun for ALL ages and perfect for Easter time! Your

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science, Easter

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, ...

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$2.50

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Life Cycle Sequencing Mats {Portuguese}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Now Available in Portuguese!!! I designed these sequencing mats as a fun way to help my students practice sequencing skills and learn about life cycles of plants and animals. There are a total of 12 5-step sequencing mats. I've included

Subjects:

Physical Science, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Centers

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching in a self-contained primary/intermediate special education classroom for 11 years. I teach in a very diverse classroom with a multitude of disabilities that range from autism, downs, emotional disturbance, OHI, ID, to SLD students. I also taught in a resource room for two years and prior to obtaining my teaching degree, I was an aide in a resource room for five years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm all about a positive learning environment and positive reinforcement. I avoid negative consequences and recognize the best. I believe classroom management, organization, rapport, and honesty are key to running an effective classroom. I use ABA in my classroom and I like to think of my classroom as family and my students feel the same way.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Autism Teaching of Excellence Award 2014 Educator of the Year Award 2015

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.Ed in Special Education M.S. in Cognitive Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have two children and am married to the man of my dreams. We love anything outdoors. We enjoy nature, camping, state parks, and our beautiful Colorado River. I love the desert, but my roots and soul are from North Carolina.

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, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, American Sign Language, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning