HI THERE! I’M MS. SMITH
Kristiane Smith Certification: Composite Science Grades 7 – 12
Thanks for visiting! I am currently a 9th grade Biology Teacher at Elsik Ninth Grade Center in Houston, Texas. Explore my site to learn more about me, my teaching philosophy and lessons that I've taught.
ABOUT ME
From a young age, I’ve always had a passion for learning. Whether it’s experiencing new opportunities, learning additional skills, or meeting new people, I strive to bring exploring and enrichment throughout my life on a personal and professional level. To learn more about me, my teaching philosophy and my work, feel free to explore my website!
LESSON PLANS
LESSON 1: MONOHYBRID AND DIHYBRID CROSSES
In this lesson students will learn how to predict the possible outcomes of various genetic combinations such as monohybrid crosses, dihybrid crosses and non-Mendelian inheritance. As well as, Use appropriate terminology related to genetic processes, including but not limited to: heterozygous, homozygous, dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype, trait.
LESSON 3: CONTAMINATED WATER AND WATERBORNE DISEASES
Waterborne diseases are linked to a significant number of diseases affecting people worldwide. Waterborne diarrheal diseases, for example, are responsible for 2 million deaths each year, with the majority occurring in children under 5. According to the World Health Organization, contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to the transmission of many diseases.
LESSON 6: EVOLUTION CONTINUED/INTRO TO VIRUSES
In this lesson, students will be completing their Unit 8 on Evolution. My Grade Level classes will be completing an interactive activity on Dichotomous Keys to ensure understanding on that topic. My Pre-Ap students will be starting Unit 9 on Viruses this week as well.
My Studies
August 2016 - May 2020
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Bachelors of Science and Arts Biology
Minor Sociology
Certificates: UTeach Composite Science 7-12 grades, UTeach Maker Microcredential
August 2014 - May 2016
TEMPLE COLLEGE
Associates in General Science