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.
Transform your high school anatomy lessons with our Reading Worksheet Integumentary System. This resource features hands-on activities that break down essential topics such as skin cells and hair, promoting student engagement and improving comprehension of physiological processes. Bring the complexities of the skin to life with this comprehensive Integumentary System Reading Guide and Questions resource. Designed for high school Anatomy & Physiology students, this guided reading resource helps
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
Mastering the scientific method, independent variables, dependent variables, and control groups is the absolute foundation of any successful science classroom. Whether you are launching your first unit of the year or reviewing before high-stakes testing, this comprehensive, classroom-tested practice packet is designed to move students past simple memorization and into genuine, critical application. This multi-page resource provides a scaffolded approach to learning, transitioning seamlessly
Foster a deeper understanding of genetics with this innovative Pedigree Quiz tailored for high school learners. By integrating narrative challenges, this assessment not only tests students on genotype labeling but also enhances their ability to create informative family trees. What’s Included?This assessment covers a wide range of essential genetics skills: Narrative Pedigree Construction: Students read a detailed family history involving three generations—including nuances like divorce, adoptio
This resource covers punnett square mastery with 2x2 grids for simple and non-mendelian crosses including Incomplete Dominance, CoDominance, and Multiple Alleles. Also, includes advanced topics such as It Also includes Gregor Mendel and the History of Genetics and why Mendel chose pea and his seven key traits. This reading and practice sheet also helps students with essential vocabulary terms like genotype vs. phenotype and homozygous vs. heterozygous. Perfect for Middle School Life Science
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
Boost your middle or high school biology curriculum with this ready-to-use Environmental Science Ecology Quiz. This comprehensive assessment is designed to test student mastery of critical ecological concepts, including food web dynamics, trophic levels, and symbiotic relationships. Whether you are finishing a unit on ecosystems or prepping for state testing, this versatile assessment provides a mix of visual analysis, multiple-choice questions, and critical thinking short answers to ensure
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
This Mitosis and Meiosis Bundle is the perfect addition to your Biology or Life Science unit. It combines a detailed vocabulary worksheet with a hands-on cut and paste sorting activity to help your students master difficult concepts like crossing over, haploid vs. diploid cells, and the phases of the cell cycle. What’s Included in This Cell Division Resource?Comprehensive Vocabulary Sheet: Features 16 essential terms, including homologous chromosomes, sister chromatids, centriole, and zygote
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 DNA Structure Quiz assesses student understanding of nucleotides including phosphates, deoxyribose, and bases. Student demonstrate understanding of hydrogen bonding between bases and purines vs pyrimidinesWhether you are teaching a high school Biology course or an advanced middle school science unit, this resource covers everything from basic components to molecular bonding. What’s Included?This 2-page assessment (plus a complete Answer Key) uses a variety of question types to ensur
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This worksheet is a comprehensive guide on the central dogma of biology including transcription and practice using complementary bases and translation and coding to amino acids. This includes visual labels and diagrams for students to label including the process of translation and full concept review of transcription and translation. What’s Included: Guided Instruction: Clear, concise explanations of the transcription and translation processes, including key enzymes like DNA helicase and
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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