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I have been teaching science for the last 6 years, and I have loved every minute of it. I have taught at the middle school grade level since I began teaching. I was on a team of teachers that was given the opportunity to develop a curriculum that aligns with the new Next Generation Science Standards. I have taken part in the Wipro Science Education Fellowship since 2014, this fellowship focuses on science curriculum and teacher leadership.
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Preview of Earth's Seasons Graphic Organizer

Earth's Seasons Graphic Organizer

This is a graphic organizer that allows students to visually see how each of the seasons take place during a specific time in the Earth's revolution. Students need to color in the Earth at both equinoxes and solstices. Where students color indicates the locations on Earth receiving direct or indirect sunlight. Using these diagrams, students should be able to support an explanation as to why the seasons occur. This packet includes Seasons diagram for the Southern Hemisphere Seasons diagram f
Preview of Forensics Fingerprint Card

Forensics Fingerprint Card

This worksheet can be used for students to record their fingerprints (left and right hand), and analyze and classify each print. You will need the following materials to complete this activity Ink Pads Magnifying Lens Students fill out the top of the worksheet with general information (name, date of birth, occupation, etc.) Once students have completed taking their fingerprints, the teacher can sign the bottom of the paper, and their signature is accompanied by a notary seal. Hope you enjoy
Preview of Chemistry Review Worksheet

Chemistry Review Worksheet

This is a review worksheet that can be used as a formative assessment for any chemistry unit. It will cover the following topics Atomic Mass/Atomic Number Subatomic Particles Periodic Table Organization Periods/Groups Element Groups Reactivity Atomic Diagrams Electron Configuration Compounds and Molecules The questions are a mix of multiple choice, open-ended, and diagrams An answer key is included with the worksheet.
Preview of Abiotic and Biotic Factors PPT Worksheet

Abiotic and Biotic Factors PPT Worksheet

This worksheet supports the Abiotic and Biotic PowerPoint presentation that can be found in my store. It can also be used separately as a worksheet for abiotic and biotic factors. To complete the second activity, find a detailed picture of a ecosystem and have students identify factors. Next Generation Science Standard: MS-LS2-2- Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.
Preview of Getting to Know the Periodic Table Worksheet

Getting to Know the Periodic Table Worksheet

This worksheet accompanies the Getting to Know the Periodic Table PowerPoint. It can be used on its own, and comes with an answer key. This an introduction worksheet to the periodic table. It covers information on element blocks, the organization of the periodic table, and element properties. This can be used as a page in an interactive binder, or a reference page for information on the periodic table. Students need to fill in diagrams, define terms, shade in portions of the periodic table,
Preview of Periodic Table Digital Lessons and Activities for Google Classroom

Periodic Table Digital Lessons and Activities for Google Classroom

Looking for digital lessons and worksheets to help introduce the periodic table? This bundle is perfect for you and you can save 30% on these products. This bundle is a collection of different types of activities that all revolve around investigating the periodic table. There are presentations, worksheets, reviews, and a summative assessment. All of these files are able to be assigned through Google classroom. All Google presentations come with corresponding student worksheets. These are als
Preview of Atom and Element Basics Worksheet

Atom and Element Basics Worksheet

This product covers atoms and elements. It breaks down the information by asking the students to fill out definitions and diagrams More specifically the topics include: Definition of an Atom Structure and Size of an Atom Protons,Neutrons, Electrons Isotopes and Ions Compounds and Molecules Element Blocks Atomic number and Atomic Mass Finding the amount of neutrons, electrons, and protons using an element block. This is a worksheet that can be used as: A pre-as
Preview of Getting to Know the Periodic Table PowerPoint

Getting to Know the Periodic Table PowerPoint

If you're looking for an awesome PowerPoint on the periodic table.....THIS IS IT! This interactive PowerPoint is a basic introduction to the periodic table. It covers information on element blocks, the organization of the periodic table, and element properties. There are slides where students need to answer questions and prove understanding of a topic. Awesome slide animation included. There is a worksheet that follows the PowerPoint, this can be found in my store. Slide Information: Slide
Preview of Getting to Know the Periodic Table Interactive Google Lesson

Getting to Know the Periodic Table Interactive Google Lesson

If you're looking for an awesome presentation and interactive worksheet on the periodic table..... THIS IS IT!This presentation is a basic introduction to the periodic table and is accompanied by an interactive worksheet for students to fill out. It covers information on element blocks, the organization of the periodic table, and element properties. Google Presentation:Student review slides are placed in the presentation, and there is awesome slide animation included to help support the concept
Preview of Inner and Outer Planets Sorting Activity

Inner and Outer Planets Sorting Activity

This is an activity that allows students to compare the inner and outer planets by sorting through their characteristics. Students sort each characteristic into the Inner Planet or Outer Planet column. They can then copy the information into a graphic organizer. Do this as a class activity, and have students support each characteristic with evidence. Characteristics include Density Rotation/Revolution Moons Atmosphere Surface Size Location I use this activity to help students prepare for th
Preview of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Digital Graphic Organizer Bundle

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Digital Graphic Organizer Bundle

This graphic organizer helps illustrate the process of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. There are four different versions of each graphic organizer so it can also be used as an assessment for the concept, and can be differentiated to each student. Version #1 - Word Bank and Picture Hints Version #2 - Word Bank Version #3 - Picture Hints Version #4 - Completely Blank Answer Key and Teacher Instructions Included All versions are formatted as a Google Slide, and students click on the box w
Preview of Abiotic and Biotic Factors PowerPoint

Abiotic and Biotic Factors PowerPoint

If you are looking for this activity to be used in Google Classroom find the online version of this activity by clicking the link below. ----- > Abiotic and Biotic Factors Lesson and Activity (Google Slides and Doc) This presentation can be used as an introduction to abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem. It allows students to get the basic information about the two types of factors, and provides examples to support the definitions. Students try out their knowledge by completing two
Preview of The Mystery of the Missing Video Game

The Mystery of the Missing Video Game

------ > UPDATED INTO AN INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION < ------- Students are tasked with solving the mystery of Sean's missing video game. Students are provided with four suspects, and details about the case. Using evidence found at scene, students must use the information they are given to narrow down suspects till they have one thief. Student then fill out an search warrant application for the suspect they feel is hiding the missing video game in their house. St
Preview of Cellular Respiration Graphic Organizer

Cellular Respiration Graphic Organizer

This graphic organizer helps illustrate the process of cellular respiration. There are four different versions of the graphic organizer so it can also be used as an assessment for the concept, and can be differentiated to each student. Version #1 - Word Bank and Picture Hints Version #2 - Word Bank Version #3 - Picture Hints Version #4 - Completely Blank Answer Key and Teacher Instructions Included All versions are formatted as a Google Slide, and students click on the box where they want to ad
Preview of NGSS: Measuring Matter Bundle

NGSS: Measuring Matter Bundle

Purchasing this bundle buys you two amazing lessons that help students with different ways of measuring matter. The activity stations have students explore different types of measurements and tools, while the density lab has students writing their own procedures that explain how to measure objects using specific tools. Measuring Matter Activity StationsThis activity has students rotating between five stations that have them investigating different types of measurements, and the usefulness of qu
Preview of Getting to Know the Periodic Table Bundle

Getting to Know the Periodic Table Bundle

If you're looking for an awesome PowerPoint and worksheet on the periodic table..... THIS IS IT!This interactive PowerPoint is a basic introduction to the periodic table and is accompanied by a worksheet for students to fill out. It covers information on element blocks, the organization of the periodic table, and element properties. PowerPoint Presentation:There are slides where students need to answer questions and prove understanding of a topic. Awesome slide animation included. Slide Informat
Preview of Fingerprint Evidence Quiz

Fingerprint Evidence Quiz

*** UPDATED FOR USE IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM*****. This can be used as a quiz or a homework assignment. This assignment is tiered and includes three levels. The following topics are covered in this assessment.Arch, whorls, and loops. Exposing and collecting latent prints. Occurrence of deltas in a fingerprint. Level 1 - Modified AssessmentSeven multiple choice questions (Important Info in Bold) Classifying four individual fingerprints based on their ridge patterns. (Examp
Preview of NGSS: Measuring Matter Activity Stations

NGSS: Measuring Matter Activity Stations

This activity has students rotating between five stations that have them investigating different types of measurements, and the usefulness of quantitative data. Activity Center #1 Students find the mass of four objects using a triple beam balance. Activity Center #2 Students find the volume of four objects using a graduated cylinder. Activity Center #3 Determine the mass and volume of four density cubes, and then use these measurements to get the density of each cube. Activity Center #4 C
Preview of Atom and Element Basics Bundle

Atom and Element Basics Bundle

This activity includes a worksheet and PowerPoint that cover an introduction to Atoms and Elements. It includes clear diagrams to support students. Practice problems for students are also included in the assignment. More specifically the topics include: Definition of an Atom Structure and Size of an Atom Protons,Neutrons, Electrons Isotopes and Ions Compounds and Molecules Element Blocks Atomic number and Atomic Mass Finding the amount of neutrons, electrons, and protons using an element bloc
Preview of Atom and Element Basics Powerpoint

Atom and Element Basics Powerpoint

This is a PowerPoint that goes along with the Atom and Elements Basics worksheet. The worksheet is not needed for this PowerPoint. This product covers atoms and elements. It breaks down the information by asking the students to fill out definitions and diagrams More specifically the topics include: Definition of an Atom Structure and Size of an Atom Protons,Neutrons, Electrons Isotopes and Ions Compounds and Molecules Element Blocks Atomic number and Atomic Mass Finding the amount of neutrons
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Experience

I have been teaching science for the last 6 years, and I have loved every minute of it. I have taught at the middle school grade level since I began teaching. I was on a team of teachers that was given the opportunity to develop a curriculum that aligns with the new Next Generation Science Standards. I have taken part in the Wipro Science Education Fellowship since 2014, this fellowship focuses on science curriculum and teacher leadership.

Teaching style

My store name describes my classroom perfectly. Students are active during class whether it is working with a PowerPoint, a laboratory activity, or even the Do Now activity at the beginning of class. I believe that it is important for students to take an independent role in the classroom. They should be allowed to use their natural curiosity to build and carry out investigations in the world around them.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Wipro Science Education Fellowship 2014-18

My own education history

Attended Kean University to attain my Bachelor's degree in Earth Science Education K-8.

Additional biographical information

I'm a mother of two wonderful children! I own a bearded dragon named Jagger, and an adorable Pomeranian named Felix.