Brilliant Dust
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Texas, United States
About the store
Over the past 10 years, I've taught multiple science courses at the secondary and college level including biology, chemistry, and environmental science. There were a few years where I taught 4 to 5 different science preps at once--yikes! I can safely say, it is near impossible to (sanely) prepare for so many different courses, especially when you value a student-centric environment. Hang in there if you are in a similar situation.
I aim to provide organized, high-quality, and engaging materials with tips that make life a little easier for teachers!
More recently, I began homeschooling my own little scientists... what an adventure! ;)
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End of the Year Science Awards | Middle & High School | PowerPoint Slides
Whoo-hoo! Celebrate your students’ growth, effort, and achievements in science with these engaging end-of-year science awards—perfect for middle and high school classrooms. These awards go beyond academics to recognize work ethic, perseverance, and resilience, helping you reinforce a growth mindset while celebrating the unique strengths each student brings to your classroom. From curiosity and creativity to collaboration and critical thinking—there’s truly something for everyone. Why Teachers
7th - 10th
Classroom Community, Science
Also included in: Biology Curriculum
DNA WebQuest | Google Classroom
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce DNA to your middle or high school students? This editable WebQuest will give students an overview of how DNA “works,” its structure, and the scientists involved in solving its structure (Franklin, Watson, Crick, and Wilkins). This self-guided online packet is also perfect for emergency sub plans for science! The WebQuest links to high-quality, free online resources and is broken down into 5 different sections, or activities, including videos, an on
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Google Classroom
DNA WebQuest
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce DNA to your middle or high school students? This packed WebQuest will give students an overview of how DNA “works,” its structure, and the scientists involved in solving its structure (Franklin, Watson, Crick, and Wilkins). This self-guided online packet is also perfect for emergency sub plans for science! The WebQuest links to high-quality, free online resources and is broken down into 5 different sections, or activities, including videos, an onlin
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum
Cells WebQuest | Google Classroom
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce cells to your middle or high school students? This packed and editable WebQuest will teach students about the history of cell theory, general differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, animal vs. plant cells, and more. This self-guided online packet is also perfect for emergency sub plans for science! The WebQuest links to high-quality, free online resources and is broken down into 5 different sections, or activities, including videos, an onlin
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, SCIENCE.6.13.A
Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Google Classroom
Cell WebQuest
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce cells to your middle or high school students? This packed WebQuest will teach students about the history of cell theory, general differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, animal vs. plant cells, and more. This self-guided online packet is also perfect for emergency sub plans for science! The WebQuest links to high-quality, free online resources and is broken down into 5 different sections, or activities, including videos, an online reading, a
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-2
, SCIENCE.6.13.A
Also included in: Biology Curriculum
Evolution Research Project on Endangered Species (PDF)
Looking for a research project on evolution that is ready-to-go and engaging? This is a project where students pick an endangered species and put its struggles in context. The project ties together many big ideas in biology such as natural selection, adaptations, evolution, and threats to habitats (especially those caused by climate change). It allows students to hone their online research as well as presentation skills. ★ What I love about this project is that students get to investigate a spe
8th - 11th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: Biology Projects
Evolution Project | Natural Selection, Adaptations, Endangered Species | Google
Evolution Project | Natural Selection & Adaptations | Endangered Species Research Project | Biology Activity | Middle & High School Looking for an engaging, ready-to-go evolution research project that helps students connect natural selection, adaptations, and climate change to real-world issues? This editable endangered species project allows students to explore evolution in action by researching a species and analyzing how it has adapted—and how environmental threats are impacting its surviv
8th - 11th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Genetic Disorder Project (PDF)
Looking for a project on genetic disorders that is no prep and engaging? This is a genetics disorder research project designed for high school biology or life science classes. It allows students to hone their online research as well as presentation skills. The project asks them to make real world connections as they are tasked with researching a genetic disease or disorder. They must explain the biology behind the condition (using their knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, and heredity) as
8th - 11th
Biology, Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Biology Projects
EDITABLE Genetics Project | Google Classroom
Looking for a project on genetic disorders that is ready to go and engaging? This is an EDITABLE genetics disorder research project designed for high school biology or life science classes. It allows students to hone their online research as well as presentation skills. The project asks them to make real world connections as they are tasked with researching a genetic disease or disorder. They must explain the biology behind the condition (using their knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, a
8th - 10th
Biology, Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Endocrine System | Endocrine System Disruptors Research and Dark Water Movie
Looking for meaningful endocrine system activities for your students? This bundle will connect the topic of the endocrine system to the real world problem of endocrine disruptors. Harmful toxins such as PFAS have been found in water supplies throughout the US as well as in everyday cosmetic and personal products. Here's what is included in this bundle: ✏️ Resource 1. Everyday Toxins Packet and Project - Estimated time is 1 week.These curated endocrine system activities motivated many of my
10th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
SL.9-10.4
, HS-LS1-2
FREE All About Spiders | Halloween Reading and Google Slides
Just in time for Halloween! This fun freebie includes spider facts (informative text) and interactive Google Slide activities. It works for a range of elementary grade levels including kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. ✏️ Google Slides activities allow you to easily differentiate by selecting which slides to assign and give you lots of flexibility. For younger students, read the text aloud and do the slides as an interactive whiteboard activity by projecting the slides.
1st - 3rd
Reading, Science
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.K.10
, RI.1.1
+5
Also included in: First Grade | Math & Science Google Slides Activities & Digital Centers
Nobel Prize Activity for Students | Google Classroom Research Assignment
Looking for a fun online activity that allows students to learn more about this year's Nobel Prize winners? Check out this flexible Google Classroom research assignment that can be used for any field: biology (medicine), chemistry, physics, literature, the peace prize, etc. This also works well as an emergency sub plan for the sciences. This resource includes a 2-page handout that is ready-to-go; there's a Google Slides version with text boxes and links inserted as well as a printable PDF.★
7th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Science
CCSS
RI.7.2
, RI.7.4
, RI.7.10
+1
Nobel Prize Activity for Students | Research Assignment
Looking for a fun online activity that allows students to learn more about this year's Nobel Prize winners? Check out this flexible research assignment that can be used for any field: biology (medicine), chemistry, physics, literature, the peace prize, etc. This also works well as an emergency sub plan for the sciences. This resource includes a 2-page handout that is ready-to-go (a printable PDF format and a digital Easel version are included). ★ Looking for a Google Classroom version of th
7th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Science
CCSS
RI.7.2
, RI.7.4
, RI.9-10.2
+2
First Grade Seasonal Digital Math Centers Google Slides
This is a bundle of interactive Google Slides math activities designed around fun, seasonal themes (fall, winter, and spring) that work well for digital centers or interactive whiteboards. The math is geared toward 1st-grade Common Core standards. It is easier in earlier resources (to allow for review from K and extra practice) and gets more challenging in later resource (including word problems for example). ✏️ Google Slides resources are very flexible for the teacher as you can easily brea
1st
Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2b
, 1.NBT.B.2c
+7
First Grade Fall and Thanksgiving Digital Activities | Google Slides
Designed for first grade, these fall-themed (Halloween and Thanksgiving) interactive Google Slides will engage students in fun math practice as well as science literacy and reading comprehension. Students will practice their addition, subtraction, and counting skills by comparing candy piles and building spider webs. They will also learn about the science behind the changing colors of the leaves and all about bats! ★ More about what's included:>> 2 Math Resources for First Grade Math86 to
1st
Math, Reading, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+8
First Grade Fall Math & Science | Interactive Google Slides
Designed for first grade, these fall-themed (Halloween and Thanksgiving) interactive Google Slides will help students practice their addition, subtraction, and counting skills. In addition to drag and drop math activities, there's a little bit of fun science sprinkled in there as well! Building webs with spiders, comparing candy piles, counting apples... these interactive Google Slides are sure to engage first graders. As an added bonus, Google Slides resources are very flexible for the teache
1st
Math
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.NBT.A.1
, 1.NBT.B.2a
+5
Fall Reading Comprehension and Activities | Google Slides
Enhance students' understanding of the changing colors of leaves this fall and explore fun facts about bats in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving! This fall-themed Google Slides bundle contains two engaging science reading resources that can easily be adapted to your classes' needs. Read the informative texts together (or assign to older students). Interactive drag and drop slides test comprehension and allow for some creativity! These texts can work for multiple grades: kindergarten, first
K - 2nd
Reading, Science
First Grade Fall Reading Comprehension | Google Slides Science
This fall, enhance students' understanding of autumn & the changing colors of leaves with these fact-filled informative text slides and fun interactive, drag and drop Google Slides. This resource profiles the basic science of fall in student-friendly language and then tests their knowledge using interactive Google Slide activities. It is designed for kinder, first, and/or second-graders and combines both science and literacy/reading comprehension. Use for virtual learning, homeschooling, or d
1st
Reading, Science
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.2.10
, CCRA.R.1
Also included in: First Grade | Math & Science Google Slides Activities & Digital Centers
Digital Macromolecules Activities | PowerPoint Slides & Research Project
Looking for macromolecules activities to engage students? This resource has two fun activities that will help students to better understand macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, fats/lipids, and nucleic acids) and see their real-world relevance! The 2 included activities are ★ Resource 1: a 25-slide PowerPoint review activity with drag and drop interactive slides (can be assigned using your school's learning management system or done as an interactive whiteboard review) ★ Resource 2: a resear
9th - 10th
Biology, Health, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-LS1-6
, SCIENCE.BIO.5.A
, BIO.2.b
Also included in: Biology Projects
Free Scientist Poster for the Classroom (Middle or High School Science)
Flash freebie! Here's a ready-to-print poster of Marie Curie with an inspirational quote. The resource includes: ★ 1 ready-to-print poster (size 8.5 x 11) - jpg Enjoy! :) ✏️ This is one of twelve posters from this inspirational STEM Poster set for middle school or high school science classrooms / labs. The quotes highlight the importance of growth mindset (it's OK to make mistakes!) and celebrate a diversity of scientists (from various backgrounds and a range of disciplines, from environm
7th - 12th
Chemistry, Physics, Science
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About the store
Experience
Over the past 10 years, I've taught multiple science courses at the secondary and college level including biology, chemistry, and environmental science. There were a few years where I taught 4 to 5 different science preps at once--yikes! I can safely say, it is near impossible to (sanely) prepare for so many different courses, especially when you value a student-centric environment. Hang in there if you are in a similar situation.
I aim to provide organized, high-quality, and engaging materials with tips that make life a little easier for teachers!
More recently, I began homeschooling my own little scientists... what an adventure! ;)
Teaching style
My dream classroom: student-driven where learners are empowered to explore interests, speak up, and engage in high-level critical thinking. I integrate lots of styles into my teaching.
I aim to provide "minds-on" science materials only that honor that creativity, develop critical thinking skills, & inspire students to love science.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was Teacher of the Year at my high school and awarded a scholarship to attend an Excellence in Teaching national workshop.
My own education history
B.A. in Chemistry/ M.S. in Biochemistry/ M.Ed.
Additional biographical information
Thanks so much for checking out my resources.
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