Welcome!

Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Ingrid Palmer-Ruddle, and I love teaching middle schoolers! I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction with an Endorsement in English as a Second Language, and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with three Middle School Endorsements in Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.

The 2023-2024 school year will be my 9th year teaching. In my 9 years, I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 7th Grade Social Studies, 8th Grade Social Studies, 8th Grade English, 8th Grade Science and 6th Grade Science. In addition to teaching at Churchville, I am also the Science Department Chair and sponsor of Student Council.

Outside of work, I enjoy quality time with my husband and our wonderful 1.5 year old daughter. As a family we enjoy gardening, traveling, cooking, and boating. We are also thrilled to be awaiting the arrival of baby #2 in November 2023!

I pride myself in building positive relationships with all my students & their families each and every year. I am committed to being a great resource to you & your student as we accomplish goals this year!

Questions? 

Message me on ParentSquare or send me an email. I would love to get to know you better!

The best time to contact me:

M-F 1:30pm-3:30pm. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours during weekdays. Please understand if I am unable to respond promptly during evenings or weekends. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ingrid Ruddle

6th Grade Science Teacher

Student Council Co-Sponsor

Science Department Chair

ipalmer@elmhurst205.org

 

Units of Study:

Geology on Mars: How can we search for evidence that other planets were once habitable?

Chapter 1: What geologic process could have formed the channel on Mars?

Chapter 2: How can we gather more evidence about whether lava or water formed the channel on Mars?

Chapter 3: How can we decide which geologic process formed the channel on Mars?

Plate Motion: Why are fossils of Mesosaurus separated by thousands of kilometers of ocean when the species once lived all together?

Chapter 1: What is the land like where Mesosaurus fossils are found?

Chapter 2: How did the South American Plate and African Plate move?

Chapter 3: How did the Mesosaurus fossils on the South American Plate and African Plate get so far apart?

Chapter 4: Students apply what they learned in Chap. 1-3 to a new question- What best explains the pattern of volcanic activity and earthquakes on the Jalisco Block?

Earth, Moon & Sun: How can an astrophotographer plan for the best times to take photos of specific features on the Moon?

Chapter 1: Why is there a border between light and dark on the Moon?

Chapter 2: Why does the border between light and dark on the Moon change location?

Chapter 3: What are the conditions that cause a lunar eclipse?

Chapter 4: Students apply what they learned in Chap. 1-3 to a new question- During a year, will there be a lunar eclipse of the moon of Kepler-47c?

Natural Selection: What caused the newt population in Oregon State Park to become more poisonous?

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 4: Students apply what they learned in Chap. 1-3 to a new question-

Weather Patterns: Why have recent rainstorms in Galetown been so severe?

Chapter 1: What causes the rain in Galetown?

Chapter 2: Why is the amount of rain in Galetown different from storm to storm?

Chapter 3: Why did the most recent storm in Galetown have the greatest amount of rain?

Chapter 4: Students apply what they learned in Chap. 1-3 to a new question-  How was the Carson Wilderness Education Center damaged?