Effie Albitz

6-8 Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher

After getting my degree in chemistry from the University of San Diego, I joined Teach for America and served in the Twin Cities corps. I taught 8th grade Earth science for four years at an IB middle school in Minneapolis Public Schools. While teaching, I received my 5-8 general science license and my master's degree in Teaching Instruction. Though I loved teaching, I left for more flexibility to travel with my partner who works overseas. I am currently living part-time between Minneapolis and Belgrade, Serbia, but I am excited to return to teaching in the future! In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places, spending time outside, reading, and baking. 

Lesson Plans

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Grades 6-8
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Is Your City Getting Warmer?: Data Analysis in Google Sheets

This lesson gives students the opportunity to experience a simplified version of how mathematicians and scientists use data analysis and statistics to determine how much our planet is warming due to climate change.

Topics: Climate Change, Interpret Data
Subject: Math
Types: Data, Interactive Media, Lesson Plan, Video
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Calculating Peak Sun Hours (Renewable Energy Algebra #1)

This lesson introduces solar energy and tasks students with solving an algebraic equation to determine the amount of daily sunlight needed to make a solar panel effective.

Topic: Expressions and Equations
Subject: Math
Types: Article, Interactive Media, Lesson Plan, Video
Renewable Energy Algebra Unit
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Grades 6-8
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Calculating Solar Energy for a Building (Renewable Energy Algebra #2)

In this lesson, students complete real-world calculations related to residential solar energy use, including the number of solar panels needed to power the average house and how many solar panels could fit on their own home or a local building.

Topic: Expressions and Equations
Subject: Math
Types: Article, Data, Interactive Media, Lesson Plan, Video
Renewable Energy Algebra Unit
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Grades 6-8
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Calculating Wind Turbines for a Community (Renewable Energy Algebra #3)

In this lesson, students use algebra to calculate the number of wind turbines needed to power a local community.

Topic: Expressions and Equations
Subject: Math
Types: Lesson Plan, Video
Renewable Energy Algebra Unit
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Grades 6-8
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Comparing Biofuels (Renewable Energy Algebra #4)

In this lesson, students are introduced to biomass energy and use algebra to calculate the amount of land needed to produce biofuel using different plants.

Topic: Expressions and Equations
Subject: Math
Types: Interactive Media, Lesson Plan, Video
Renewable Energy Algebra Unit
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Grades 6-8
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Final Project: Renewable Energy Community (Renewable Energy Algebra #5)

In this lesson, students use what they have learned about renewable energy to create their own plan to implement green energy in their community.

Topic: Expressions and Equations
Subject: Math
Types: Interactive Media, Lesson Plan, Video
Renewable Energy Algebra Unit
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Grades 6-8
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Coping With Climate Anxiety

In this lesson, students learn about climate anxiety and create a climate anxiety toolkit.

Topic: Mental Health
Subject: Health
Types: Activity - Outdoors, Lesson Plan, Scientific Papers or Reports, Video