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Welcome! My name is Lisa and I'm here to help you ENJOY teaching again! I love being creative and finding new, unique ways to engage all learners. I've taught middle school science for 17 years. My current position is at a small private school. I also teach various high school science classes as needed.
One of my passions is for Science Fair. I sponsor dozens of students each year and have taken middle school students to the National level.
I've written two books about space - and have a third on the way!
I have presented in Champions for Science - an online professional development for science teachers for three years (as of summer 24').
Lastly, this will be my 11th year on TPT! This experience has allowed me to make professional, engaging resources and perfect them! Check out my Middle School Science Labs and Activities Mega Bundle!
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Back to School Activity - Ice Breaker - First Day of School Activity
Looking for something different for back to school? This is the BEST back to school, first day activity, EVER. I use this on the first day of class, every year! In this engaging activity, you'll set the stage by reading a dramatic story where students are aboard a chartered jet plane that's flying over the Amazon Rainforest. Trouble strikes, and students will be forced to make decisions about which items THEY believe will help them survive in a dangerous trek through the Amazon. A very differe
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Science
Back to School Activities -Middle or High School -First Day of School Activities
Headed back to school and looking for an engaging first day of school activity?! These back to school activities are perfect for the first day - or any day! Will your students survive being Lost in the Amazon? Could they lead a successful expedition to the North Pole? Will they choose the correct items to survive a Zombie Apocalypse? These are THE back to school activities that middle school and high school students LOVE. These are FUN, collaborative, problem solving, unique activities for
7th - 12th
For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
The Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
The Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starbursts This activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rocks: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle - A COMPLETE ROCK UNIT
Plate Tectonics Activity: Pangea Puzzle: Continental Drift
Pangea Map Puzzle Activity: Students use evidence to re-form the supercontinent Pangea! Using both fossil and geologic evidence, students will understand how Alfred Wegener supported the theory of Continental Drift. This activity does take time, but it's a great way to get your kiddos DOING! Fantastic follow up/ application question included. This resource now contains both PRINT and DIGITAL COPIES of this activity. A link has been added for the digital version. If you already purchased this, yo
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading. The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.6
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Periodic Table Puzzle - Introducing the Periodic Table of Elements Activity
Introducing the Periodic Table? This is my all-time favorite lesson to teach. Introduce the Periodic Table with this puzzle and have students telling YOU how the Periodic Table was organized! This lesson is part of my Atomic Theory Unit.Break class into groups of 3 or 4Give each group a pack of the puzzle piecesTell students you want them to organize the pieces the way YOU want them organized, but you're not telling them how - they need to figure it out! Also - ONE PIECE is missing on purpose.
6th - 11th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Atomic Theory Bundle - Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table
Plate Tectonics Activity: Types of Plate Boundaries
Plate Tectonics Activity - An around the room - types of plate boundaries activity. Whether you're introducing or reviewing types of plate boundaries, this print and go activity is a winner! Get your students up out of their seats as they travel to 6 stations, where they will read about each plate boundary type- how it's formed, the geographic feature created, and examples on Earth. Students record features and examples in their graphic organizer that serves as a fantastic study guide. The clip
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-ESS2-2
, SCIENCE.7.10.B
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - ActivitiesThis is a complete unit! Print and go! Searching for exceptionally engaging notes, worksheets and activities on plate tectonics? From continental drift and Pangea, seafloor spreading, convection currents, layers of the Earth, to plate boundaries. Notes, worksheets, activities, readings, coloring, homework, sorting cards, task cards, and a summative assessment: everything you need! Students will be doing, moving, and thinking--- and
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
Fun End of Year Activity for Middle or High School: Zombie Apocalypse Survival
Fun End of Year Activity - This is my FAVORITE end of year activity for secondary students! Looking for that one of a kind, secondary level, fun, the class is going to LOOOOVE this activity? You found it! This is the singular BEST end of year activity I've done! It has nothing to do with anything you learned this year, but does require critical thinking skills and will have everyone UP and ENGAGED. Everything you need is print, cut, and go. Directions for prep and set up, story line, location
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Scientific Method Bundle - Activities - Worksheets - Student Workbook!
Start your year off with a BANG with these AWESOME, time tested, science teacher approved scientific method labs, PPT, task cards, reading/homework worksheets, review sheets, and quiz. That's EVERYTHING you'll need to teach the scientific method, and you'll have a blast doing it! You'll have your pick with these 4 labs, try a new one each year!This bundle now includes a STUDENT WORKBOOK and TEACHER WORKBOOK (key). If you haven't tried teaching with workbooks- it may be time to try it. It is LIFE
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RST.6-8.3
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
+7
Water Bottle Flipping Lab Scientific Method - Back to School Activity
Water Bottle Flipping Lab - A Scientific Method Activity - I needed something my 6th graders would invest in for the scientific method. Water bottle flipping for the win! This lab is PERFECT for 6th graders! Use this lab to introduce or reinforce the steps of the scientific method. You will need 4 water bottles for every 2 studentsStudents will test a water bottle that is empty, full, 1/4 full, and 1/3 fullEach student will flip each water bottle 5 times; their partner will record their 'lands'T
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle - Activities - Worksheets - Student Workbook!
Earth's Atmosphere - FUN CLASS Activity - Build the Layers of the Atmosphere
Earth's Atmosphere Activity - Layers of the Atmosphere Class Project - This activity is SO MUCH FUN. And it WORKS. Students finish this activity and know the facts of each layer. Not only that - years later kids come back and REMEMBER the activity AND the facts! This is a student-centered project on the layers of Earth's atmosphere. This is a class favorite every year and the BEST way to learn the layers of the atmosphere! Here is how it works... ►Break class into 5 groups (or 10, if you want
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Earths Atmosphere - Layers of the Atmosphere - Weather - Complete Unit
Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonding and Covalent Bonding Activities and Worksheets
This download contains a 25 page STUDENT WORKBOOK! It's a book. You can highlight. There are notes. You can draw. There is practice (LOTS of practice!) There are explanations, examples, activities, a project, review, and everything you EVER wanted when teaching chemical bonds in physical science! Please, PLEASE see the preview. It shows almost all student pages of the workbook. The workbook includes: 1. Overview of bonding, why it occurs, how it occurs, types of bonds 2. What is a chemical fo
8th - 9th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Chemical Bonding - Ionic and Covalent Bonds - Physical Science Bundle
Layers of the Earth - Plate Tectonics Worksheets
Layers of the Earth - Plate Tectonics Worksheets: This resource begins with a 2-page close reading on the layers of the Earth. Students are first introduced to the four-layer model -inner core, outer core, mantle, crust. The lithosphere and asthenosphere are then introduced and the relationship between those layers and the mantle and plate tectonics is then explained. There are MULTIPLE formats that you can use for note taking. There is an INB page and foldable page, each provided in black and w
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Nonfiction Science Close Reading: Cell Theory
Cell Theory Reading and Questions - This resource was designed for use in an upper elementary classroom, mainly grades 4-6. The new science standards, as well as language arts common core, require a large amount of science nonfiction reading. Meet the standards with an article your students can understand. Questions and answer key provided. This is a print and go lesson. Great to use with a sub! Great for enrichment! This is Article 6: Cell Theory. This article introduces the eight characteristi
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Science
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Plate Tectonics Activity: Reading Tectonic Maps Worksheets
Reading Plate Tectonics Maps: This resource was created to help middle school students gain confidence and comfort in reading and dissecting plate tectonic maps. There are three separate maps with questions. Each handout has an answer key. With each map, students are asked to count the number of plates, find plates, decipher direction, speed, or identify land features created by tectonic movement. Use these for classwork, homework, or leave with a sub. This is a print-and-go resource. Please se
6th - 11th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Properties of Matter UNIT - Labs - Activities - Worksheets - Notes - Homework
Properties of Matter: This COMPLETE unit covers atoms and atomic structure, subatomic particles, elements/ compounds/ types of mixtures, chemical vs physical changes, and properties of matter. Notes, worksheets, homework, task cards, review sheets, labs, everything is included! You have 2 options: 1. Use each resource as needed. 2. Download the student workbook in the bonus file (teacher key provided). This will minimize your copying and help keep students organized. There is now also an EDITABL
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-PS1-2
, SCIENCE.7.6.C
Thanksgiving Activity Middle School or High School - Thanksgiving Trivia Game
Thanksgiving Trivia Game with questions and answers- Need an engaging activity for the day before Thanksgiving?! This Thanksgiving Trivia Game is PERFECT for engaging middle school or high school students! 20 engaging and FUN Thanksgiving questions and answers! Let's face it, you're exhausted and they just want to get out of there. This trivia game (mostly multiple choice) is ALL things Thanksgiving: parade, football, amino acids, presidents, turkeys, and side dishes. Not only will the trivia e
7th - 12th
Also included in: Last Day of School, Thanksgiving, and Winter TRIVIA GAME BUNDLE!
The Metric System - Metric Measurement Worksheets Practice
Ahhh, the metric system! How our students need MORE metric measuring practice! You've introduced the metric system, or perhaps reviewed it, and now you need more metric measurement practice? Perhaps your students need some worksheets to practice reading metric measurements for homework? All your metric measurement practice worksheets are here! Seven student pages to practice measuring metric length (mm and cm), mass (triple beam balance readings- in grams), and volume (graduated cylinder- of li
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Science Fair - Everything you need to Sponsor Science Fair Projects
Science Fair Guide, Contracts, and Rubrics - I have sponsored over a thousand science fair projects and taken middle school students as far as the National Level in Science Fair (Broadcom Masters, Lemelson Award, 2019). THIS is the guide I give my students and their parents. Directions on how to complete a science fair project - accurate and to the point, written at a middle school level. What to expect, things to think about, tips, hints, and pep talks. Rather than answering a bagillion quest
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! My name is Lisa and I'm here to help you ENJOY teaching again! I love being creative and finding new, unique ways to engage all learners. I've taught middle school science for 17 years. My current position is at a small private school. I also teach various high school science classes as needed.
One of my passions is for Science Fair. I sponsor dozens of students each year and have taken middle school students to the National level.
I've written two books about space - and have a third on the way!
I have presented in Champions for Science - an online professional development for science teachers for three years (as of summer 24').
Lastly, this will be my 11th year on TPT! This experience has allowed me to make professional, engaging resources and perfect them! Check out my Middle School Science Labs and Activities Mega Bundle!
Teaching style
My teaching style is out of the box, challenging, and fun! Why? You need to keep middle schoolers on their toes! With each unit I teach, I present students with new activities - rather than the same style activities for each unit. I LOVE being creative yet challenging. Success needs to be attainable - but not simple. Students need to feel empowered when they get that "AH HA!" moment. This is what makes teaching enjoyable. I believe students WANT to be challenged. Don't lower that bar!
Awards & shining teacher moments
PA Montgomery County Middle School Science Teacher of the year.
My own education history
BSED Secondary Education, Earth and Space Science with an emphasis on Astronomy
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