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Preview of Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

Lab Activity Forensics Unit 3: Investigating a Crime Scene (Virtual Friendly)

In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided including Student lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form.
Preview of Crime Scene Investigation Worksheet: Types of Evidence

Crime Scene Investigation Worksheet: Types of Evidence

Make teaching easier with this CSI worksheet: Types of Evidence. Save time and make grading easy. Teacher answer key is included? Publish to your google classroom or online teaching platform. Help your students learn the difference between the following types of evidence: Direct (testimonial) and circumstantial evidenceIndividual and class evidenceBiological and physical evidenceLesson Objectives: This worksheet will help students understand:Distinguish and categorize physical and trace ev
Preview of Anatomy & Physiology Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement (Virtual Friendly)

Anatomy & Physiology Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement (Virtual Friendly)

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 5 Lab Activity: Analysis of Joint Movement w/Answer Key! In this unique lab activity, students will review planes and axes of motion used to describe the orientation of body segments and apply what they have learned to accurately describe joint actions. Using common biomechanics nomenclature students will be introduced to methods used to describe everyday movements at a major joints. This activity provides complete background info
Preview of Analyzing Fingerprints as Evidence: Fingerprint Minutiae

Analyzing Fingerprints as Evidence: Fingerprint Minutiae

Make teaching easier with this Analysis of Fingerprints Worksheet! All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as an introduction, reinforcement, or review. Students will complete 49 easy to grade fill in the blank, matching, and multiple choice questions. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you!In this worksheet students will address t
Preview of Muscle Cell Anatomy & Physiology: A Review Quiz (Worksheet) Virtual Friendly

Muscle Cell Anatomy & Physiology: A Review Quiz (Worksheet) Virtual Friendly

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 6 Review Worksheet: Skeletal Muscle Phsiology! This is a simple, 20 question worksheet that can be used a review or assessment quiz. Teacher answer key is included. Topics covered include: Types and characteristics of muscle tisssue, anatomy of muscle fibers, and sturce of myofibrils.For other great resources to make teaching easier follow me for updates! If you like my product, don't forget to write a review! Thank you!Use this a
Preview of Anatomy Worksheet: Directional Terms, Body Regions & Body Cavities

Anatomy Worksheet: Directional Terms, Body Regions & Body Cavities

Save time and help students retain lesson concepts with this comprehensive and effect activity. This 100 question worksheet can be used as an introductory assignment, post lesson review, or as an assessment! Lesson Objectives:1. Review the use of proper anatomical terminology to describe the anatomical position, body directions, surfaces, body cavities and body planes.2. Locate the major body cavities and list the chief organs in each cavity. Materials:1. Student handouts2. Teacher answer
Preview of Forensics Worksheet: DNA Profiles and STRs

Forensics Worksheet: DNA Profiles and STRs

Make teaching Forensics easy with this DNA Profiles and STRs Worksheet. Use this resources as an introduction, review, reinforcement, independent work, or as an assessment. The background information and questions provided make this an easy to use assignment students can master with little instruction. Real FBI data and cold-case data make this an engaging activity for students. Teacher answer key is included!Upon completion of this worksheet, students will be able to: Content Standards:S
Preview of Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity & Review Worksheet

Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity & Review Worksheet

Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this fully editable Anatomy of the Heart All-in-One Sheep Dissection Lab Activity and Review Worksheet. Get the most out of your sheep heart dissection. Complete student background information is included with labeled images for identifying internal and external sheep heart anatomical structures. No prior knowledge of heart anatomy is required. Students learn both internal and external anatomy of the heart, the flow of blood through the heart, an
Preview of Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns

Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns

Make teaching Forensics easy with this Forensic Science Worksheet: Crime Scene Search Patterns. Use this resources as an introduction, review, reinforcement, independent work, or as an assessment. This easy to grade, worksheet provides background information and crime scene scenarios for students to analyze. Students learn to identify the appropriate search pattern when investigating a crime scene. Teacher Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, and Answer key is included!Teacher Guide/Lesson Plan:Upon
Preview of Human Anatomy & Physiology Review Worksheet: Body Tissues (Virtual Friendly)

Human Anatomy & Physiology Review Worksheet: Body Tissues (Virtual Friendly)

In this simple, but effect worksheet, students will review the major characteristics of human body tissues. Questions are in easy to grade format, matching, multiple choice. Clear images of tissues are presented for students to identify. Use this as a lesson review or as an introduction to body tissues activity. Teacher answer key is provided. Easy for teachers to grade, students can answer on their own paper, on a scansheet, or on the worksheet provided.For other great resources to make te
Preview of Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene

Forensics Lab Activity: Investigating a Crime Scene

In this lab, students will investigate a mock crime scene and evaluate a mock scenario. All resources you need are provided including Student lab sheetCrime scene processing formCrime scene sketch formCrime scene staging resourcesEvidence tagsUse this lab alone, with my Unit 3 Lesson Plan, or get the Complete Unit 3 Resource File that includes: Unit/Daily Lesson PlanUnit 3: PPTLab: Investigating a Crime SceneCrime Scene Setup Resources (images, scenario, sketch form, evidence processing form.
Preview of Lab Activity: Overview of Muscle Tissue (Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac)

Lab Activity: Overview of Muscle Tissue (Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac)

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 6 Lab Activity: Lab Activity: Overview of Muscle Tissue (Skeletal, Smooth, and Cardiac)! This is a simple microscope lab that allows students to practice identifying the three types of muscle tissues based on key characteristics of each. The lab includes complete background information so not additonal text or resources is required. Key concepts and vocabulary are reinforced with 25 multiple choiice, matching, and fill in the blank
Preview of Elements, Compounds and Mixtures All - in - One Lab Activity & Worksheet

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures All - in - One Lab Activity & Worksheet

Make teaching easier with this all-in-one Chemistry/Physical Science lab and Worksheet: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures. Use this worksheet as an introduction, review, reinforcement, or as an alternative assessment. Students will read about the differences and similarities between elements, compounds and mixtures and differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Students will classify different forms of matter on paper. Finally, students will explore a variety of examples of
Preview of Mini lab: Introduction to Chemical Bonding: Comparing Bond Strength of Compounds

Mini lab: Introduction to Chemical Bonding: Comparing Bond Strength of Compounds

Use this easy but meaninful activity to introudce ionic and covalent bonds to students. Students use simple compounds (sugar and salt) to observe first hand how the type of bond impacts properties of substances. Because it is so effective, I use this activity every year. It really helps my students understand physical and chemical peoperties so much better than lecture alone. Teacher answer key is provided! Make teaching easier! Get the entire Chemistry Unit 7 Growing Bundle: Formation an
Preview of Activity: Evaluate a Research Article (Applying the Scientific Method)

Activity: Evaluate a Research Article (Applying the Scientific Method)

In this simple, but effect lab activity, students will be able to:Identify the steps in the scientific method as they read a short full text research articleUnderstand how the scientific method is applied in real scientific studies Materials Needed for this lab:Student copy of research article or web access (optional)Student handoutAnswer Key (Provided)I love this lab because it helps my students actually learn how real scientific studies look and how they are carried out. Teachers will find
Preview of VSEPR Theory Lewis Structures, Polarity, and Molecular Shape  Practice Worsheet

VSEPR Theory Lewis Structures, Polarity, and Molecular Shape Practice Worsheet

Help students understand how to draw Lewis structures, understand molecular geometry, and the polar nature of ionic and covalent bonds. In this well-designed practice worksheeet students will: Write the correct name for given chemical formulaDraw the Lewis structure for each compoundCalculate the ionic and covalent nature of each compound using electronegativityDetermine the bond angle, molecular shape, and hybrid orbital for compondIn a 10 problem data table format, this assignment is easy t
Preview of The Anatomy of Blood Vessels: A Comprehensive Review Worksheet

The Anatomy of Blood Vessels: A Comprehensive Review Worksheet

Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this Anatomy of Blood Vessels Review Worksheet. This easy to grade, 50 question worksheet package provides students with four pages of background information followed by 50 review questions. You can use this resource as a comprehensive introduction to blood vessels, as reinforcement, or as an assessment. Teacher answer key is provided! Content Objectives Covered in this Activity Include: (TSWBAT):Compare and contrast the structure and function of a
Preview of Nerve Impulse Physiology (Action Potentials) & Reflex Arcs (Virtual Friendly)

Nerve Impulse Physiology (Action Potentials) & Reflex Arcs (Virtual Friendly)

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 7.2 Review Worksheet: Nerve Impulse Physiology & Reflex Arcs Lesson Objectives: This worksheet will help students understand:Describe theh events that lead to the generation of a nerve impulse andn its conductin from one neuron to another.Describe the vents ocurring during synaptic transmission.Define and list the elements of a reflex arc.Differentiate between somatic and autonomic reflexes.Materials:Student handoutsTeacher answ
Preview of The Peripheral Nervous System Worksheet (Cranial and Spinal Nerves)

The Peripheral Nervous System Worksheet (Cranial and Spinal Nerves)

Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 7.4 Review Worksheet: The Peripheral Nervous System . Lesson Objectives: This worksheet will help students understand:Identify the cranial nerves by number and by name.Describe the origin and fiber composition of ventral and dorsal roots, the spinal nerve proper, and ventral and dorsal rami.Name the four major nerve plexuses, and describe their distribution.Materials:Student handoutsTeacher answer keyNotes or textbook (optional)Qu
Preview of Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 1 Review Worksheet 3: Organ Systems Overview

Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 1 Review Worksheet 3: Organ Systems Overview

Make teaching easier with this well-designed worksheet: Organ Systems Overview.. This review sheet can be used as an introductory assignment, reinforcement, review, or as an assessment. If used as an introductory assignment, students will need access to a textbook or notes and (if available) a human torso model. I love this activity because it enables students to practice and assess their understanding of human body systems. Simple, but effective, students get to apply their knowledge and reta
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Georgia Public Schools -The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominee (2013) -Southeast High School Teacher of the Year Nominee (2011 & 2013) -Disney American Teacher Awards Nominee (2002) -United States Army/Army Reserve/Tennessee National Guard United States Army Reserve Honorable Discharge (2001) -Certificate of Achievement (2001) -Individual Achievement Ribbon (1998) -Certificate of Appreciation (1998) Tennessee Army National Guard Honorable Discharge (1998) -Army Service Ribbon (1992) -National Defense Service Medal (1992) -Certificate of Achievement (1992) -Wartime Service Ribbon (1991) -Overseas Service Ribbon (1991) -The Commander’s Award (1991) Lee University, Cleveland, TN -Academic Dean’s List (1986-1988, 1992, 1993, 1996) Pasco Comprehensive High School, Dade City, FL -Honor Graduate (1986) -National Honor Society (1986) -Florida Girls State Representative, Tallahassee, FL (1985) Collegiate Athletics -Lee University Women’s Fast-pitch Softball Team (1986-1988, 1992); Full Athletic Pitching Scholarship; MVP (1986-1988); NAIA Division I Champions (1992)

My own education history

Lee University, Cleveland, TN -Ed. S. Educational Leadership (2013) -Research: Improving Career and College Readiness For All Students -M. Ed. Educational Leadership (2008) -Thesis: Survey of Acceptable Obesity Intervention Strategies in a North Georgia Title I High School -B.A. Secondary Science Education (1996) -Secondary Emphasis: Health and Physical Education -B.S. in Biological Science (1993) -Minor: Religion Georgia Professional Standards Commission Licenses -Educational Leadership, K-12 (2008) -Health and Physical Education, P-12 (2006) -Broad Field Science, 6-12 (1998) -Biology, 6-12 (1996) -Earth and Space Science, 6-12 (1996) -Gifted in Field Endorsement (2014) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) -Certified Exercise Physiologist (2011- Present) American Council on Exercise (ACE) -Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant (2010 - Present) -Certified Personal Trainer (2010 - Present) -Certified Health Coach (2013 - Present) National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) -Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (2014 - Present) American Red Cross -CPR/AED/First Aid Tennessee State Soccer Association -Class E Soccer Coaching License (1996) United States Army/TN National Guard -Combat Medical Specialist (1991-2001)

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Georgia Student Finance Commission: -GACollege411/Bridge Bill/Hope Training (Fall 2011, 2012 & 2015) -Dalton State College 11th Annual Education Summit (Fall 2012) North Georgia RESA/Whitfield County Schools: -Sheltered Instruction Model for English Language Learners (SIOP) (2016-2017) -Understanding Teacher Keys Standards (Fall 2013) -Pickens County High School GAPSS Review Team Member/Team Leader (2013) -Whitfield County Leadership Academy (2011-2012) -Schlecty Center Working on the Work Conference, Chattanooga, TN (2011) -Understanding Poverty Conference, Ruby Payne (2011) -Mandated Reporting, Ethics, ESOL Strategies, and Sexual Harassment Awareness (Annually) -A Formula for Effective Instruction in High School (2003) 2 SDU’s -The First Days of School (2003) 1 SDU -Dealing With Difficult Parents (2003) 2 SDU’s -Outdoor Environment Education for Teachers (2001) 1 SDU -Earth and Physical Science (1999) 10 SDU’s -Cooperative Discipline/ADHD (1999) 2 SDU’s -Nature and Needs of the Middle School Learner (1999) 5 SDU’s -Classroom Use of the Internet and Web Page Development (1999) 1 SDU -Gang Violence Prevention (1999) -Power Writing (1999) National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) -Corrective Exercise Program Design (2017) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): -Health Fitness Specialist Workshop (2011) American Council on Exercise: -Functional Training Workshop (2010) -Personal Training in Practice Workshop (2010) University of Georgia Continuing Education: -Astronomy 1100 (2004) 3 credit hours -Geology 1122 (2003) 3 credit hours