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Lynda R. Williams

Science Educator and Curriculum Designer

Lynda R. Williams is a science educator, curriculum specialist, and teacher educator based in Utah. With more than 34 years of experience in education, she has taught upper elementary and middle school science and has prepared future teachers through university-level science methods courses. She served as a Senior Lecturer at Utah Valley University and as a Lecturer at California State University, Fullerton. Lynda specializes in NGSS-aligned instruction, state science standards, inquiry-based learning, science test preparation, graph and data analysis, CER writing, and engaging STEM activities. She holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from California State University, Fullerton, and is a licensed K–12 educator. She is also the owner and creator of Teaching Science with Lynda R. Williams, through which she develops science curriculum and classroom resources used by educators across the United States.

Education

  • Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, California State University, Fullerton

Professional Achievements

  • Served as a lecturer at California State University, Fullerton, and as a senior lecturer at Utah Valley University
  • Received several honors recognizing her contributions, including the Engaged Learning Presentation Award in 2016, the Scholastic Inquiry Award in 2017, the Faculty Excellence Award in 2019, and the Lecturer Excellence Award in 2020

Certifications & Organizations

  • State-certified K–12 educator
  • Former Senior Lecturer at Utah Valley University
  • Former Lecturer at California State University, Fullerton

Favorite Piece of Advice

One of my favorite pieces of advice is: Start with the learner, not the lesson. When we focus first on what students need to understand, what may confuse them, and what will help them stay engaged, we make better instructional decisions. Clear goals, meaningful experiences, and thoughtful support can turn even a challenging science concept into something students can understand and remember.

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Co-authored Articles (16)

How to Make Electrostatic Charge with Common Household Objects

Learn about the science of electric charge with these fun experimentsLearning how to make static electricity is a great experiment to help you learn more about physical science. Depending on your interests, you can make ...

A Guide to Writing a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) Paragraph for Science

Science teacher Lynda R. Williams breaks down the CER paragraph in simple terms When scientists make claims about our world, they justify those claims by citing evidence and explaining their reasoning. “Claim, Evidence...

How You Can Build Your Own DIY Baking Soda Volcano Science Project

A volcano is a fun science project, especially for kids. You can easily make a volcano if you need a project idea for a science fair! Make your own dough out of common household items and shape it into a volcano. Then, ...

2 Simple Ways to Make a DIY Wind Vane

Plus, learn what causes the wind to blow in certain directionsWind vanes are simple weather tools that help you determine the direction the wind is blowing. You can see them on the tops of buildings, where the wind isn't...

How to

Make a Solar System Model

There are eight known planets orbiting our sun, including Earth. Making a model is a fun introduction to this solar system, and a good art project for primary school science classes. This detailed example can take a few ...

How to Make Your Own DIY Baking Soda & Vinegar Rocket

Making a baking soda and vinegar rocket is a great idea for a science project, or a fun activity to do with a friend or family member at home. Start by assembling the body of the rocket complete with rocket fins. Use PVC...

How to

Make a Balloon Car

Level-up your science game with these wind-powered DIY cars Making a balloon car is a fun craft project and educational science experiment that can be done with kids. This activity can be used to help teach kids how win...

20 Star Names & Meanings: How Stars Get Their Names

Science educator Lynda R. Williams explains the different ways stars are namedMany stars have traditional historical names from Greek or Arabic mythology, and members of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) have be...

The Best Ways to Protect an Egg During an Egg Drop

Science teacher Lynda R. Williams shares tips to keep your egg from breakingThe egg drop challenge is a classic school project that teaches students about gravity, engineering, and physics. If you’re doing your own egg...

How to Write an Effective Conclusion for a Science Lab Report

Science Teacher Lynda R. Williams explains how to clearly summarize the results of your experimentA lab report describes an entire experiment from start to finish, outlining the procedures, reporting results, and analyzi...

How to

Study for a Science Exam

Science teacher Lynda R. Williams explains what you need to know when studying for your science examIt can be a little nerve-wracking when your science teacher announces an exam since you may have to remember formulas, v...

4 Ways to Turn a Liquid Into a Solid

Freeze, crystalize, polymerize, & evaporate liquids into solidsMatter exists in three basic states: solid, liquid, and gas. Through freezing, crystallization, polymerization, and evaporation you can change the state of a...

How to

Tell the Difference Between Planets and Stars

The night sky is full of light, most of which is generated by celestial bodies like stars and planets. If you can't tell whether an object in the sky is a star or planet, you'll want to learn how to distinguish between t...

How to

Study Science

Studying any subject is difficult, and exception when it comes to science. There is also no '''best''' study method that will work for everyone. Every person is unique, and every person needs to determine which study m...

How to

Do a Science Investigatory Project

A Science Investigatory Project (SIP) uses the scientific method to study and test an idea about how something works. It involves researching a topic, formulating a working theory (or hypothesis) that can be tested, cond...

How to Create a Tri-Fold Science Project: Easy Steps for Kids

Get an A+ with these amazing ideas for a science fair projectWhen entering a science fair or completing a science project for a class doing the experiment is just the first part. Once you have finished your experiment, y...