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I have been teaching 9th grade Introductory Physics for 6 years. Along the way, I've taught some Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Integrated and Environmental Science.

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I have been teaching 9th grade Introductory Physics for 6 years. Along the way, I've taught some Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Integrated and Environmental Science.
Percent Composition, Hydrates, Empirical and Molecular Formulas
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Percent Composition, Hydrates, Empirical and Molecular Formulas

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Guided worksheet that reviews determining percent composition of a compound, finding hydrate formulas based on mass from a dehydration reaction, using percent composition to determine empirical formulas, and using empirical formulas to determine molecular formulas based on experimental molar masses. Guided format with notes and examples built in for use in teaching the concept with a practice problem for each section. Great for introducing or reviewing concepts. 2 pages plus full answer key included.
Lewis Dots and VSEPR Geometries with PHET worksheet
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Lewis Dots and VSEPR Geometries with PHET worksheet

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Students are asked to draw Lewis dot structures of molecules and then assign their geometries. Links to the PhET activities in which these molecules are modeled are provided so that students may visualize the molecules in 3D and check their assigned geometries. 1 page worksheet and full answer key included.
Transcription and Translation from DNA to coded traits worksheet
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Transcription and Translation from DNA to coded traits worksheet

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Worksheet that utilizes the imaginary purple people eater monsters to give students practice transcribing and translating to identify amino acids that code for specific traits. For added fun, students are asked to draw the monsters coded for by the DNA. The worksheet is 12 pages so that each student may have a unique monster! There is a full answer key included for ease of checking student work. Additionally, I have included an excel sheet of the DNA, mRNA, and Amino Acid codes for each trait for ease of making additional monster combinations.
Transcription and Translation Class Activity
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Transcription and Translation Class Activity

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Class activity where students perform the roles of RNA polymerase to transcribe DNA into mRNA. Then the mRNA travels to the cytoplasm, where a ribosome and some tRNA await to translate it into Amino Acids. Provides great review of the processes as well as emphasizing the roles of the 3 types of RNA. Also great for launching discussions about mutations and other important topics. Activity requires some prep work the first time. I recommend in the activity directions that the pieces be laminated for ease of reusing and the pieces be printed on colored paper, but this is not required. Students, other teachers, and administrators love this activity and the finished product is a great display item.
Chemistry Final Review Family Feud Game
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Chemistry Final Review Family Feud Game

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Love the Family Feud? Here’s the Chemistryy Edition!!! Two variations of the Game. Can be used for midterm and final exam review! PowerPoint is editable, so questions can be changed, replaced, or even swapped in order. Follows the standard family feud style and is designed for 2-3 teams. Scoreboard built into the game for convenience. Timers are also built in for the lightning round. Includes a teacher info slide and a lightning round question slide with acceptable answers and suggested point values. Each game has 9 standard rounds plus the lightning round. Great opportunity to review a lot of concepts and open review discussions!
Biology Family Feud Final Exam Review Game Part 2
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Biology Family Feud Final Exam Review Game Part 2

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Love the Family Feud? Here’s the Biology Edition!!! Game 2 based on the topics: Taxonomy, Anatomy, Evolution, Speciation, Ecology, Biogeochemical cycles, Scientific method, Protein Synthesis, Characteristics of living things, and macromolecules. Can be used for midterm and final exam review! PowerPoint is editable, so questions can be changed, replaced, or even swapped in order. Follows the standard family feud style and is designed for 2-3 teams. Scoreboard built into the game for convenience. Timers are also built in for the lightning round. Includes a teacher info slide and a lightning round question slide with acceptable answers and suggested point values. Each game has 9 standard rounds plus the lightning round. Great opportunity to review a lot of concepts and open review discussions!
Biology Family Feud Review Game Part 1
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Biology Family Feud Review Game Part 1

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Love the Family Feud? Here’s the Biology Edition!!! Game 1 based on the topics: cell organelles, Characteristics of life, Biochemistry, Inheritance, Enzymes, Cell Transport, Photosynthesis, Cell Cycle, Mutations, DNA, and Viruses. Can be used for midterm and final exam review! PowerPoint is editable, so questions can be changed, replaced, or even swapped in order. Follows the standard family feud style and is designed for 2-3 teams. Scoreboard built into the game for convenience. Timers are also built in for the lightning round. Includes a teacher info slide and a lightning round question slide with acceptable answers and suggested point values. Each game has 9 standard rounds plus the lightning round. Great opportunity to review a lot of concepts and open review discussions!
Thanksgiving or Easter Stoichiometry Practice Worksheet
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Thanksgiving or Easter Stoichiometry Practice Worksheet

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Stoichiometry practice worksheet with a holiday theme! Spell "Happy Turkey Day" by solving chemistry problems! Not teaching Stoichiometry till later in the year? Then try the Easter version! PDF and word versions and Full answer key included!
Determining Percent Composition from Molecular Formula Worksheet
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Determining Percent Composition from Molecular Formula Worksheet

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Worksheet designed to help teach/reinforce the concept of determining percent composition of molecules from their molecular formulas in a stepwise fashion. It starts with identifying molar mass from the periodic table and works up to percent composition breaking it down into steps and giving examples for each step along the way. Includes a full answer key!!!
Virus and Cell Vocabulary
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Virus and Cell Vocabulary

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Vocabulary sheets for viruses and cells with word, definition, and how I can remember. Includes a student template and teacher answer key. I like to cut these out and use them as a trifold in the student notebooks for review (glue the how I remember box down and fold so you can only see the vocab words.) Word Document for easy editing (Also includes extra boxes for more words to fit individual needs).
20.1 Viruses Guided Notes and PowerPoint
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20.1 Viruses Guided Notes and PowerPoint

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Guided notes and PowerPoint I use to introduce Viruses in 9th grade Biology. Includes objectives and essential questions. PowerPoint contains 10 slides, guided notes is 2 pages plus a full answer key. Designed to accompany Miller and Levine Biology Foundations Edition. Standards Addressed: HS-LS4-4. Research and communicate information about key features of viruses and bacteria to explain their ability to adapt and reproduce in a wide variety of environments.
Biology Unit 1 Chemistry of Life Unit Plan with daily lessons included
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Biology Unit 1 Chemistry of Life Unit Plan with daily lessons included

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Complete Unit plan with daily lesson plan outlines for 9th grade Biology unit 1 - Chemistry of Life aligned to the NEW MA 2016 State standards (easily adjusted to NGSS) including objectives, essential questions, and daily lesson plans. Designed to accompany Miller and Levine Biology Foundations Edition, but could be easily modified to accompany any text. Written in the UBD format. Designed as a 2 week unit with 9 lessons (day 10 is test day!)
Chemistry Curriculum Map
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Chemistry Curriculum Map

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Chemistry Curriculum map with scope and sequence, essential questions, objectives, vocab, suggested activities, and labs updated to align with the new 2016 MA state standards (easily adapted to NGSS!!). Designed around 2 year Vocational School (2 week cycles) but could be used as fall and spring semester for a comprehensive/traditional high school!
Bundled Physics Study Guides
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Bundled Physics Study Guides

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SAVE A BUNDLE!!! Buy them together! 4 Study guides for use as end of unit or end of year review including motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and waves. 28 pages of questions (Some questions repeat between the individual study guides and the combined guide). Answer keys included for all!! Together they cover all of the introductory physics MA state standards.