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Retired Science Facilitator; Knox County Schools. Passionate about kids doing real science. Outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, fly fishing, bike riding.

Knoxville, TN
Joined March 2010
Larger mass; one rubber band. More observations and measurements. What questions do we have now? What does this tell us about Force, Mass, and Acceleration? 8th graders are figuring it all out!
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Smaller mass; one rubber band. Observations and measurements. Controlling variables. Using those Science and Engineering Practices!
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How can we make this Newton’s car go fast? Make a prediction. Investigate. Analyze data. Can we explain? @HallsMiddle @KCSScience #KCSregion4 @CWhite_KCS
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Getting excited about training our teachers on the "A Medical Mystery" #storyline (adapted for TN standards) from @BSCSorg this week! Collaboration with @RCS_STEM has been phenomenal (pun intended). @KCSScience 7th grade teachers, we are so pumped for Thursday!
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Phenomena, models, driving question boards, oh my! The kids in @MaryJenscience’s class were into atomic structure today! @GladiatorGlover @KCSScience @CWhite_KCS #KCSRegion4
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Replying to @HallsMiddle
@HallsMiddle 7th grade students investigating why bath bombs react like they do in water. Getting into the basics of chemistry through an @OpenSciEd storyline. @KCSScience @RCS_STEM
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Helping kids see the endless possibilities for a bright future in science. #DreamBig #ScienceRocks @HallsElem @KCSScience #Region4 @CWhite_KCS
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Such a joy to be in schools on students’ first day back. So much excitement on little faces today. Does my heart good! @InskipE @SES_Hornets #KCSRegion4
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So inspired by @SteveSpangler to create experiences for students that can literally change lives! #bestdayever @KCSScience @Excited4Science @kcs_stem @racheljcox87
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I just want to brag on this phenomenal group of @KCSScience Biology teachers for their hard work this week in @BSCSorg #kcssummerscience PD. They were impressive in their level of enthusiasm and learning. High quality conversations! #makethinkingvisible @CindyGay #thankyou
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