I am currently entering my thirteenth year of teaching. I currently teach CP Biology at two different levels. I enjoy creating resources and working with my students.
Looking for a comprehensive Biology EOC Study Guide? This high-school resource covers the Chemistry of Life, Cell Structure, Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology to ensure exam success. This was made with Ohio students in mind but can be used by most teachers. Product Description Prepare for your final exams with this all-in-one Biology Comprehensive Study Guide, designed specifically for EOC (End-of-Course) and state standards. This student-friendly resource features detailed diagrams, vocabul
Engage your Biology students with this No-Prep Cancer and Mitosis Case Study! Explore the cell cycle, checkpoints, and tumor suppressor genes (p53, BRCA-1) through a real-world medical scenario. Many students struggle to see the relevance of the cell cycle beyond memorizing "PMAT." This Interrupted Case Study transforms abstract biological processes into a high-stakes medical mystery. Students follow the journey of a 28-year-old patient who discovers a concerning mole. As the case "interrupts"
Boost your biology curriculum with this comprehensive Evolution Unit Bundle. Designed for high school science, this collection uses real-world applications to teach evolution, natural selection, and sexual selection. What’s Included in This Bundle: Case Studies for Application:Antibiotic Resistance Case Study: An "interrupted" case study that follows a student's real-world medical diagnosis, forcing students to analyze how natural selection, mutation, and selective pressures create antibioti
Are you looking for a comprehensive, engaging, and classroom-tested way to introduce or review the Scientific Method? Look no further! This all-in-one resource bundle provides middle and high school science teachers with everything needed to help students master the foundational concepts of scientific inquiry, experimental design, and variables. From structured note-taking to a creative review worksheet, this packet is designed to turn abstract concepts into clear, digestible, and actionable sc
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These stations are a great introduction to DNA, transcription, replication, and translation. They help give students the information they need to understand the topic as introduction or supplementary after introduction by instructor. Station Topics:Station 1: History of DNA – Learn about Watson, Crick, Rosalind Franklin’s Photo 51, and Chargaff’s Rules.Station 2: DNA Structure – Explore nucleotides, nitrogenous bases (purines vs. pyrimidines), and the sugar-phosphate backbone.Station 3:
Engage your students in the fascinating world of evolution with the Evolution Natural Selection Worksheet. This comprehensive resource includes activities that cover key concepts like genetic drift, gene flow, and mutations, ensuring your students master natural selection through practical application. Master the Mechanisms of Evolution with this comprehensive worksheet! Covers Natural Selection, 4 Pillars, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, & Mutations through engaging practice problems. Part 1: The Fou
Master Dihybrid Crosses with this Monster Genetics Punnett Square activity! Perfect for Biology FOIL method practice, this scaffolds complex inheritance and ratios in an engaging way. Why You’ll Love This Resource Engaging Monster Themes: Move beyond boring peas! Students will cross "Swamp Dwellers," "Fire-Breathers," and "The Abominable Snowman" to keep engagement high. Built-in Scaffolding: Each problem includes dedicated space for the FOIL method (First, Outside, Inside, Last) to ensure stude
Evolution and Natural Selection Bundle! Explore Evidence for Evolution and Mechanisms of Evolution with these NGSS-aligned Reading Comprehension Worksheets and Biology Activities. Looking for a comprehensive way to teach the complexities of evolutionary biology? This two-resource bundle is designed to simplify difficult concepts like Comparative Anatomy, Genetic Drift, and Natural Selection through engaging, literacy-based activities. Perfect for Middle School or High School Biology, these rea
Master Mitosis & Meiosis! This comprehensive Reading Guide & Worksheet features detailed diagrams on all phases including interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis, comparison drawings, and critical thinking questions for biology students. Whether you are introducing the Cell Cycle for the first time or reviewing for a big exam, this guided reading takes students step-by-step through the most critical concepts in life science. What’s Included?The Cell Cycle & Interpha
Cellular Respiration Task Cards for Biology! Review ATP, Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and the ETC with this engaging science activity. Perfect for middle or high school cell energy units. Content and Key ConceptsThe cards test student knowledge on the primary stages and mechanics of cellular respiration: General Overview: Questions cover the word equation for respiration, its primary purpose, and the difference between aerobic and anaerobic processes (fermentation).The Three Stages: Students are ask
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this resource students use sex-linked genetics to analyze genotypes and prove whether or not individuals are carriers for the hemophilia disorder. Students draw several pedigrees in order to prove how the trait is passed. This Hemophilia Royal Case Study is an engaging, multi-disciplinary biology resource designed to teach students the principles of sex-linked genetics through the lens of European history. By analyzing the lineage of Queen Victoria, students explore how a single spo
Bring evolutionary biology to life with the Sexual Selection Biology Reading Activity Guide, designed for students in grades 8 through 12. This engaging resource incorporates activities that deepen understanding of sexual selection and evolutionary change, making complex concepts accessible and relatable. Whether you are teaching a unit on evolution or looking for a meaningful supplemental activity, this guide helps students connect complex biological concepts to real-world examples like guppies
Evidence for Evolution Reading & Vocabulary Worksheet! Explore Fossils, Embryology, Anatomy, and DNA with this no-prep Biology activity. Includes Answer Key for easy grading This all-in-one resource is designed to help students master the evidence for evolution through clear reading passages and targeted practice. This reading passage includes homologous and analogous structures, DNA evidence for evolution, fossil records, and embryology. It breaks down the primary ways scientists study the his
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This comprehensive worksheet has students read and analyze parts of transcription and translation to learn the central dogma of biology including the making of proteins. This focuses not only on how proteins are made through tRNA, mRNA and bonds but why they are created. This worksheet also covers the difference between DNA and RNA. Key Concepts CoveredThe Central Dogma: How DNA creates the "working parts" of our bodies, like hair and eye color. Transcription: The role of DNA Helicase and
Enhance your biology classroom with this engaging Cellular Respiration Quiz, designed for students in grades nine through twelve. This comprehensive study activity covers glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain, helping learners master key concepts through labeling diagrams and equations. Students show mastery of the equation by filling in equation and showing what the reactants and products are in addition to labelling the mitochondria. Students have a deep dive into conc
Master the Mechanisms of Evolution with this reading and worksheet! Covers natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow with an answer key included. Intended for high school biology 9th-10th grade. This reading guide looks at the 5 mechanisms of evolution including natural selection, sexual selection, gene flow and genetic drift. This is a great introduction to how populations evolve for both middle and high school students. It includes a detailed reading comprehension passag
Boost your biology curriculum with this comprehensive Eukaryotic Cell Coloring and Organelle Labeling Activity! Designed to make complex cellular biology accessible and engaging, this resource is perfect for middle school or high school science classrooms. This printable activity helps students master cellular anatomy through visual learning. By coloring, labeling, and defining key organelles, students build a stronger conceptual understanding of both Animal and Plant Cell structures. What’s In
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Utilize this coloring sheet to help students learn the parts of DNA including phosphates, sugars (deoxyribose), and bases. Students can see the differences between RNA and DNA with this not just list but see with pictures and they are reinforcing the structures in this coloring sheet. Worksheet includes DNA Structure Deep-Dive: Students color-code specific components of the DNA molecule, including phosphates, deoxyribose, purines, and pyrimidines.Base Pairing Practice: Includes a section
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This mitosis coloring page helps track the structures of the cell including pivotal structures such as chromosomes and spindle fibers. It also shows all the steps of mitosis including: prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Since students must continually color it the same color it maps it out in their brain and helps them understand where different structures are headed. This is great for both middle and high school as a way to reinforce mitosis. Why Teachers Love This Resource:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This comprehensive worksheet looks at both Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics to help students work through problems on simple dominance, codominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles and dihybrid crosses. It uses Valentine's day as a theme for the problems. What’s Included:8 Multi-Part Genetics Problems: A variety of unique scenarios that keep students engaged.Student Worksheet: Includes dedicated space for students to set up and complete Punnett squares for every problem.Compl
I am currently entering my thirteenth year of teaching. I currently teach CP Biology at two different levels. I enjoy creating resources and working with my students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NSTA Presenter: Standards Based Grading in the Science Classroom 2018
Sr. Dorothy Stang Award, Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2022
NSTA Presenter: Literacy in the Science Classroom 2026
My own education history
Thomas More College (Biology)
Class of 2010
Xavier University (Secondary Education)
M.Ed. Class of 2013
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