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Algonquin, Illinois, United States
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I have been teaching science to middle school students since 2005. I primarily work in 7th grade life science, but I've taught chemistry, earth and space science, and physical science. I've taught ELA for a few years as well. I sponsor a STEM club and science fair.
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Preview of Harry Potter Punnett Square Practice

Harry Potter Punnett Square Practice

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Help Harry Potter and friends solve some genetics mysteries at Hogwarts with some Harry Potter Punnett Square practice. Activity works for any 6th - 9th grade class studying genetics and Punnett Squares. Activity Includes:Quick Vocab checkPunnett Square ProblemsAnswer KeysBonus: Create your own Punnett Squares worksheet where students create their own problems for a partner to solve.*Note: This activity is also part of my DNA Unit MEGA Bundle! If you are looking for more activities to support
Preview of Mitosis vs Meiosis Flipbook/foldable

Mitosis vs Meiosis Flipbook/foldable

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Whether you are studying the big picture differences between mitosis and meiosis or the fine details of the phases, the 3 options included for this study tool allow teachers to meet the needs of their students. This works great with or without an InterActive Notebook and the different difficulty options allow it to be used in a middle or high school level class. I created this to be as versatile as possible and be customizable for your classes. Activity includes:3 different flipbook templatesTea
Preview of Scientific Method Unit Mega Bundle

Scientific Method Unit Mega Bundle

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This Bundle includes inquiry labs, Interactive Notebook activities, practice assignments, Cornell Notes, lab stations, a PowerPoint, and more! A complete scientific method unit that works for any 5th-8th grade classroom practicing inquiry, safety, the steps of the scientific method, variables, measurement, metric conversions, writing hypotheses and conclusions, and making graphs. All activities have teacher directions, student directions, and answer keys when applicable. Activity Includes:CSI Me
Preview of Classification of Living Things Digital InterActive Notebook

Classification of Living Things Digital InterActive Notebook

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This Digital InterActive Notebook for Classification has it all: Graphic organizers, practice dichotomous keys, practice flow charts, study tools, guided notes, reflections, vocabulary review, a background reading, and more. This can easily be your primary resource for your whole Classification unit! The PDF download has a Google Slides link to the student resource. The Google Slides are ready to use, but also easy to customize. What's included:Link to Google Slides - Student copy Digital Noteb
Preview of DNA Unit Guided Cornell Notes

DNA Unit Guided Cornell Notes

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Guided Cornell Notes for your entire DNA Unit! These notes are visual, fill-in-the-blank style, and written in student friendly language. Notes work with any 6th-9th grade class studying DNA background, DNA structure, types of cell division, Genetics, Punnett Squares, non-Mendelian Genetics, and advancements in genetics. See the list below for the entire contents. Activity Includes:DNA background notesDNA structure notesChromosome NotesGenetics Vocab Notes Punnett Square Instructions pageAdvanc
Preview of Plant and Animal Cell Diagrams

Plant and Animal Cell Diagrams

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My students have a lot of fun learning the parts of animal cells and plant cells! I have struggled finding good diagrams for my students to label, color, and study off of, so I created these diagrams for my 7th grade students to use as study tools. They are large, easy to see the organelles, and can be used in a variety of ways. Activity includes: 2 cells to label and color - 1 plant cell and 1 animal cellx3 varieties of optional "study tool flaps" to cover all the answersAlternate size diagrams
Preview of Harry Potter Controls & Variables Practice

Harry Potter Controls & Variables Practice

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Prepare your students for a year of inquiry and labs as they help Harry Potter & his friends with their experiments! Students will practice independent variables, dependent variables, controlled variables, and control groups. They will also analyze experiments for errors and find ways to improve the designs of experiments. This practice is geared toward any 5th-9th grade science class studying these concepts. This activity now includes a modified version for your younger or less experienced wi
Preview of Evolution Digital InterActive Notebook

Evolution Digital InterActive Notebook

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It took 4.54 billion years, but it's finally here - The Evolution Digital InterActive Notebook! This is not just a place for notes, it's a companion for your whole Evolution Unit. This contains over 40 Slides of warm-up activities, reading passages, review games, reflection activities, and more. Engage your students as you discuss Darwin's Voyage, examine evidence of evolution, or discover how natural selection works. I started these digital notebooks as my students went to remote learning, bu
Preview of Super Hero Controls and Variables

Super Hero Controls and Variables

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My students are into all the new superhero movies, so I created something that they related to and love - Superhero Controls & Variables! This activity has several practice problems related to finding independent and dependent variables, controlled variables/constants, control groups, and more. Students will also build skills in finding experimental design flaws, improving the designs, and working on examining data to form a solid conclusion. This activity also comes with some optional fill-in
Preview of Cornell Notes Student Guide and Templates

Cornell Notes Student Guide and Templates

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This activity helps students learn how to use Cornell Notes as a study tool and covers topics such as essential questions, left-hand column usage, repetitions/study strategies, and summaries. Whether you do InterActive Notebooks or not, Cornell Notes are a great way for students to learn how to organize their thoughts and study new content. This is in an editable Microsoft Word Document so you can adjust it to fit your classroom needs. This works for any grade level or content area that wishes t
Preview of Cells Digital Notebook

Cells Digital Notebook

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The Cells Digital Notebook is a great tool for your entire Cells Unit! It has over 30 Slides of guided notes, interactive diagrams, matching activities, flashcards, and much more. Everything is written in student-friendly language and will work for any 6th-9th grade class studying topics such as cell theory, plant vs animal cells, eukaryotic vs prokaryotic cells, organization of living things, organelle functions, and organelle identification. The activity comes as a PDF which contains the link
Preview of Living Things and Classification Guided Cornell Notes

Living Things and Classification Guided Cornell Notes

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This set of guided Cornell Notes is designed for 5th-9th grade students who are learning about Classification, Taxonomy, and Requirements/Characteristics of Living Things. Notes come with a lot of bonus material. See the list below for more details. Activity includes:Teacher background and recommendations"Living things" Cornell Notes"Classification" Cornell NotesKingdoms of Life Graphic Organizer/Study ToolPractice dichotomous key and flowchartLinks to a variety of free resources that can be us
Preview of DNA Vocab InterActive Notebook Study Tool

DNA Vocab InterActive Notebook Study Tool

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Students will create a visual that connect various structures associated with DNA and cells. Activity includes 3 different study tool options to help differentiate and meet a variety of student needs. Vocabulary terms included: DNA, gene, chromosome, cell, nucleus, nitrogen base, protein, and codon. This is a great way for students to get a better visual understanding for how all of these terms relate. This activity is meant to be used after students have gotten a basic understanding of the DNA
Preview of Evolution and Natural Selection Unit Cornell Notes

Evolution and Natural Selection Unit Cornell Notes

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The Evolution and Natural Selection Guided Cornell Notes are a perfect way to introduce or review all major concepts in any Evolution Unit. Their visual, fill-in-the blank style allows diverse learners to grasp the concepts. These are meant for a 6th-9th grade students studying natural selection, evolution, evidence of evolution, adaptations, animal behavior, and seed dispersal methods. These truly make a great study tool for students whether you do InterActive Notebooks or not. Activity Includ
Preview of Cell Transport Unit Bundle

Cell Transport Unit Bundle

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The Cell Transport Unit Bundle is designed for 6th - 9th grade students who are studying concepts such as osmosis, diffusion, active transport, homeostasis, and much more. This 3 week long unit takes a deeper look into cell interaction with molecules such as salt, sugar, and water and has students examine and model their effects. This is hands on, visual, and easy for students of all abilities to follow. This is 40 pages of labs, activities, notes, InterActive Notebook Foldables, and more. Stud
Preview of Cell Organelle Notes

Cell Organelle Notes

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These Organelle Notes go over the functions of all the common organelles found in eukaryotic cells. These notes are both visual and written in student-friendly language. It works for any middle or high school class studying cells and organelle functions. This activity includes 4 ways to present the notes to students including options for students to color their own organelles, draw their own organelles, a cut and paste option, and pre-made/pre-colored option. The activity also includes an answe
Preview of Life Science Digital Notebooks Bundle

Life Science Digital Notebooks Bundle

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Get equipped for your whole year of Life Science with digital notebooks for every unit. The digital notebooks contain notes, diagrams, practice pages, review activities, games, study tools, and more. These digital notebooks have been my main resource for students over the past few years. What makes these different than most digital notebooks is that they come with a wide variety of activities, are extremely easy to customize for your students, and are all written in student-friendly language. Di
Preview of Microscope InterActive Notebook Foldable Study tool

Microscope InterActive Notebook Foldable Study tool

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The Microscope InterActive Notebook Foldable is a study tool for students to learn both the parts and functions of a standard compound microscope. Students can move each flap independently to quiz themselves or a partner on the information. This activity works well with or without an InterActive Notebook. The activity also comes with a teacher directions with pictures, an answer key, student examples, and an additional resources page. I hope you enjoy! BioHero:)
Preview of Cell Notes - Cornell Notes Style

Cell Notes - Cornell Notes Style

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The Guided Cell Notes cover information about cell discovery, cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, and animal vs plant cells. The Guided Cornell Notes are a simple fill-in-the-blank format with an essential question, left-hand column for questions, and a spot at the bottom for a summary. These notes are to be used to supplement a reading or lecture introducing the idea of cells and work with or without an InterActive Notebook. This activity includes an answer key. Note: This activity i
Preview of Ecology Digital Notebook

Ecology Digital Notebook

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Whether you are doing remote learning or in-person instruction, the Ecology Digital Notebook can serve as a powerful tool to help guide your students through an entire Ecology unit. It is written in student-friendly language and will work for any 5th through 8th grade class studying topics such as energy flow, food webs, population changes, biomes, human impact and pollution, invasive species, symbiosis, and other ecology-related topics. This activity contains graphic organizers, guided notes, r
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About the store

Experience

I have been teaching science to middle school students since 2005. I primarily work in 7th grade life science, but I've taught chemistry, earth and space science, and physical science. I've taught ELA for a few years as well. I sponsor a STEM club and science fair.

Teaching style

I believe in making science fun and engaging. If I can spark true interest and activate their imagination, my teaching can extend beyond the classroom.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Received Teacher of the Year at my School for the 2017-18 school year. Nomination for Educator of the Year 2018 for District 300.

My own education history

Bachelors of Science from Northern Illinois University Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Concordia University