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I make Physics Curriculum and Activities that support students with a wide range of mathematics & language skills. I have taught Physics for over 15 years in Texas, Chicago, and Germany. This included Conceptual Physics, Honors, Pre-AP AP, IB, and Abitur Physik.
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States of Matter and Phase Changes | High School Thermal Physics Lesson T.5
A high school physics States of Matter and Phase Change Lesson using fill-in-the-blank notes for the regular level Thermal Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: phase changes, states of matter, and energy transfer. To be more precise, students learn about the three common states of matte: solids, liquids, and gases, and how the motion, spacing, and energy of particles differ in each state. They explore endothermic and exothermic processes, including how matter changes between states th
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
Waves Unit Test | High School Physics Waves: Light and Sound Unit
A high school physics Waves Unit Test that matches this Waves Unit.✩ Topics Covered✩ What is a Wave? (W.1): wave definition, energy transfer vs matter, medium, transverse vs longitudinal waves, particle motion, crest/trough, compression/rarefactionFrequency and Period (W.2): frequency, period, relationship (f = 1/T), units (Hz), counting cycles, interpreting wave diagramsSound Waves (W.4): sound as a mechanical wave, requires a medium, longitudinal motion, pitch (frequency), volume (amplitude)
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Waves Unit Test Review W.9 | High School Physics Waves: Light, Sound Unit
A high school physics Waves Unit test review that matches this Waves Unit.✩ Topics Covered✩ What is a Wave? (W.1): wave definition, energy transfer vs matter, medium, transverse vs longitudinal waves, particle motion, crest/trough, compression/rarefactionFrequency and Period (W.2): frequency, period, relationship (f = 1/T), units (Hz), counting cycles, interpreting wave diagramsSound Waves (W.4): sound as a mechanical wave, requires a medium, longitudinal motion, pitch (frequency), volume (ampl
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Heat Transfer: Convection, Conduction, Radiation Physics Lesson T.4
A high school physics heat transfer lesson using fill-in-the-blank notes for the regular level Thermal Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: convection, conduction, and radiation. ✩ Topics Covered✩ ConvectionConductionRadiation ✩ Suggested Pacing Guide for Thermal Physics Unit✩Note: I am currently uploading these lessons as of August 2025.Day 1: Temperature vs. Heat Notes T.1Day 2: Temperature Conversions T.2Day 3: Thermal Insulators and Conductors T.3Day 4: Heat Transfer: Conducti
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
Thermal Insulators and Conductors Guided Notes Lesson T.3 | HS Thermal Physics
A thermal conductor and insulator lesson using fill-in-the-blank notes for regular the Thermal Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: atomic properties of the thermal conductors & insulators, thermal expansion, applications, and introduction to heat transfer. ✩ Topics Covered✩ Thermal Conductors - examples & atomic propertiesThermal Insulators - examples & atomic propertiesWhy all thermal conductors/insulators and not electric conductors/insulatorsHeat expansion - atomic reason & real wo
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
Temperature Conversions Guided Notes Lesson T.2 | HS Thermal Physics Unit
Temperature conversion (Celsius Fahrenheit and Kelvin) lesson using fill-in-the-blank notes for regular the Thermal Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: converting between celsius fahrenheit and kelvin, how 3 types of thermometers work, and why we use each different temperature scale. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Thermal Physics Unit. ✩ Topics Covered✩ Converting between
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
Temperature vs Heat Guided Notes Lesson T.1 | Thermal Physics |Fill in the Blank
Temperature and heat lesson using fill-in-the-blank notes for regular the Thermal Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: temperature versus heat, units of temperature (Kelvin, Fahrenheit, & Celsius), units of heat (Joules, Calories, and kCal), converting between units of heat, and an introduction to thermal physics. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Thermal Physics Unit. ✩ Top
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.7.C
Applications of Waves Guided Notes Lesson W.8 | Physics Fill in the Blank Notes
An application of waves fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular the Waves Unit in High School Physics. Topics include: the Doppler Effect, human earring / the human ear, seismic waves and earthquakes, natural frequency, resonance, musical instruments, fundamental frequency, and harmonics. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Waves Unit. ✩ Topics Covered✩ The Doppler EffectHuman heari
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Velocity Versus Speed Color By Number - High School Physics Kinematics
Practice velocity versus speed calculations with this no-prep, self-checking, color-by-code physics activity! This assignment was designed to go with this Velocity versus Speed Lesson as extra practice, but it can be used alone or with any lesson. ✩ What students Need to Know✩Speed = distance / timeVelocity = displacement / time1 hour = 60 minutes (no other conversions) This physics color sheet provides immediate feedback for your students and encourages the habit of fixing mistakes immedia
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
Interference & Adding Waves Guided Notes Lesson W.7 | HS Physics Waves
An interference fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular the Waves Unit in High School Physics. Students will learn about in-phase waves, out-of-phase waves, constructive interference, destructive interference, and applications in light, sound, and water waves. Additionally, students will learn to mathematically add and graph superimposed waves. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Wav
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction Guided Notes Lesson W.6 | HS Physics
A reflection, refraction, and diffraction fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular high school physics. Students will learn each of these three boundary behaviors and examples for light and sound. Students will look at diffuse and specular reflection, index of refraction, angle of incidence, angle of reflection, and the law of reflection. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Waves Uni
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Light Waves & Electromagnetic Spectrum Guided Notes Lesson W.5 | HS Physics
A light waves fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular high school physics. Students will learn: what light is, the electromagnetic spectrum, properties of light such as polarization, which parts of the EM spectrum are harmful/safe, and the speed of light. Students will compare and contrast sound and light waves. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Waves Unit.✩ Topics Covered✩ Definition
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Sound Waves Guided Notes Lesson W.4 | HS Physics Waves Fill in the Blank Notes
A sound waves fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular high school physics. Students will learn what sound is, that sound needs a medium to travel, how temperature & medium affect the speed of sound, and how changing pitch/amplitude affects sound waves. Additionally, students will learn sound is a longitudinal wave that is often modeled by a transverse wave. This lesson is algebra-based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Wave Speed Guided Notes Lesson W.3 | HS Physics Waves Fill in the Blank Notes
A wave speed fill-in-the-blank notes lesson for regular high school physics. Students will learn to solve for speed of a wave given: distance & time, wavelength & frequency, or wavelength and period. Students will look at a variety of real-world applications of these topics. This lesson is Algebra based and contains scaffolding for students who struggle with prerequisite math or language skills. It is part of this Waves Unit.✩ Topics Covered✩ s = d/ts = λfs = λ/TReal world applications of this
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Frequency and Period Guided Notes Lesson W.2 | High School Physics Waves Unit
Fill-in-the-blank notes on frequency and period of waves and periodic motion. Students will learn to solve for the frequency using cycles per second or 1/period. Students will learn to solve for the period using seconds per cycle or 1/frequency. Students are also introduced to the unit of hertz. Additionally, students will learn to conceptually and graphically understand these topics. ✩ Topics Covered✩ Frequency is the number of cycles per second.f = 1/TPeriod is the time taken for one cycle.T =
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
What is a Wave? Guided Notes W.1 | High School Physics Waves
A fill-in-the-blank notes lesson introducing waves, types of waves, and parts of a wave. Vocabulary includes amplitude, wavelength, periodic, crest, equilibrium, trough, transverse, and longitudinal. This lesson is designed to come after this Introduction to Waves Activity. ✩ Topics Covered✩ Real-world applications of wavesDefinition of a waveTypes of waves: transverse, longitudinal, and surface Parts of a wave: amplitude, wavelength, equilibrium, trough, and crest✩ Suggested Pacing Guide for
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.8.A
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.8.C
Momentum and Impulse Test Review - High School Physics
A momentum review worksheet to review this Momentum and Impulse Unit. Topics include: calculating momentum, calculating impulse, change in momentum, and the momentum impulse theorem, collisions, and explosions. This quiz is algebra based and intended for use with this momentum unit. ✩ Momentum Topics ✩ p=mvI=FtI= change in momentumFt=mvf-mviConservation of momentum in crashes & explosions ✩ Suggested Pacing Guide for Momentum Unit ✩ Day 1: Introduction to Momentum StationsDay 2: Momentum
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.7.D
, SCIENCE.PHY.7.E
Energy Test Review HS Physics - Editable PPT & PDF Unit Test Review
Energy Test review with 32 questions. Topics include: work, work energy theorem, gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, total mechanical energy, conservation of energy, and power. This test review is intended for use with this Energy Unit. ✩ Energy Unit Curriculum✩Work Guided Notes Lesson - Calculating Work E.1Potential and Kinetic Energy Guided Notes Lesson E.2Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem Guided Notes Lesson E.3Quiz 1: Work & EnergyConservation of Energy Guided Notes Lesson Part 1: Iso
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.7.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.7.C
Power Guided Notes Lesson - Calculating Power High School Physics Energy
A lesson on power for high school physics. Includes calculating power and work as well as velocity and time. This lesson is designed for high school physics with scaffolded fill in the blank notes. Vocabulary: power, rate, point-mass. Includes: fill-in-the-blank guided student notes, warm-up, exit ticket, homework and unit pacing guide. ✩ BIG IDEA OF LESSON ✩Power is the rate at which work is done.P = W/tP = FVPower is measured in J/s, watts, and horsepower. Math review is in place for stu
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.7.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.7.C
Also included in: Calculating PowerPhysics Mini Activities Bundle
Elastic Potential Energy Guided Notes Lesson - High School Physics Energy
An elastic potential energy lesson for high school physics. Includes calculating elastic potential energy and the spring constant, as well as word problems with work and conservation of energy. This lesson is designed for high school physics with scaffolded fill in the blank notes. Vocabulary: spring constant, elastic potential energy, ideal spring. Includes: fill-in-the-blank guided student notes, warm-up, exit ticket, homework and unit pacing guide. ✩ BIG IDEA OF LESSON ✩Elastic potential
9th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.PHY.7.B
, SCIENCE.PHY.7.C
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About the store
Experience
I make Physics Curriculum and Activities that support students with a wide range of mathematics & language skills. I have taught Physics for over 15 years in Texas, Chicago, and Germany. This included Conceptual Physics, Honors, Pre-AP AP, IB, and Abitur Physik.
Teaching style
I have spent most of my career teaching physics to students who need extra math or language support. I enjoy helping students who traditionally ''hate math'' learn to love it as a tool to understand the fascinating world around them. My goal is to make students feel they can solve any problem with enough time, patience, and good eraser.
I learned through formal trainings and practical application how to support students with significant gaps in math. In my classes, I found that a physics course can help many students catch up in math faster than in a traditional math course because they are more engaged in the real-world applications.
I have also taught physics to a large populations of English Language Learners in South Texas and to German Language Learners in Germany. I received formula training in both countries on language supports in science education. However, I think having to teach in my non-native language to German native-speakers was the biggest learning experience for me!
Awards & shining teacher moments
You know that moment, when you hook a student and they NEED to know why? And you can see the questions and wonder for the universe around them? That is the greatest honor/award! Bonus when the answer is ''Scientist don't know that yet, but please mention me in your Nobel acceptance speech if you figure it out.''
My own education history
Bachelors in Physics 2008, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Masters in Secondary Teaching 2009, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Additional biographical information
''If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.'' -Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” - Carl Sagan
“The highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion.” - Richard P. Feynman
''I think physicists are the Peter Pans of the human race. They never grow up, and they keep their curiosity.'' - Isidor Isaac Rabi
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