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I’m a middle school science teacher with 5 years of classroom experience and a background in higher education ESL instruction. I hold a Bachelor of Science, an ESL Certification, and a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction from Moravian University.
I create engaging, standards-aligned science lessons that are clear, sub-friendly, and designed to help all learners succeed.
Middle School Science Teacher
• 5 years teaching middle-level science
• Experienced in inquiry-based learning & literacy-embedded instruction
• Create scaffolded lessons for diverse learners
• Strong background in NGSS and PA standards
• Develop sub plans, hands-on labs, assessments, and literacy-based activities
Higher Education ESL Instructor
• Taught academic English to multilingual learners
• Designed curriculum focused on scaffolding & accessibility
• Specialized in clear, structured content for varying proficiency levels
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The Human Body Systems 2 Weeks Unit Bundle | Complete Life Science Curriculum |
Engage students in exploring the essential question: How do the body’s systems work together to keep humans alive, healthy, and balanced?This comprehensive 2-Weeks Human Body Systems unit guides students through the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and muscular systems using high-interest nonfiction readings, phenomenon-based hooks, vocabulary development, hands-on investigation, and performance-based learning. Students move beyond memorizing organs — they analyze how systems inter
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
+2
Also included in: 5-Week Emergency Lesson Plans - Middle School Life Science
Cell City Map Project | Cell Organelles, Functions & Analogy | BONUS QUIZ
In this creative and engaging project, students design a “Cell City” map, where each cell organelle is represented by a part of a city (for example, the nucleus as City Hall and mitochondria as power plants). This activity helps students visualize and remember the function of each organelle by connecting it to a real-world structure. Students will: Review the major cell organelles and their functions Create organelle analogies using parts of a city Design a labeled and illustrated Cell City map
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
Biomes: Printable Guided Notes, Biome Project & Extension Activities
Make teaching biomes and ecosystems engaging and organized with this complete lesson resource! This ready-to-use package includes guided notes, digital and printable student versions, extension activities, and a creative biome research project that encourages students to explore different ecosystems around the world. Students will learn key characteristics of major biomes while practicing note-taking, critical thinking, and research skills. This lesson works perfectly for whole-class instructio
6th - 9th
Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Emergency Plans: The Digestive System Reading, Diagram & Real Life Application
Make digestion meaningful and engaging with this comprehensive Digestive System lesson designed for middle and high school science classrooms. Students explore how food is broken down, absorbed, and transported through the body using clear explanations, interactive activities, and real-world connections. This lesson goes beyond basic anatomy by helping students understand how digestion supports energy, growth, and homeostasis. With built-in differentiation, sub-friendly structure, and a rig
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Bundle | 3 Lessons + Bonus Review Packet & Quiz |
Transform how you teach Sexual & Asexual Reproduction with this ready-to-use, student-friendly mega bundle! This bundle includes 3 full lessons— Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction and Types of Asexual Reproduction—PLUS a bonus 4-page review packet and a 20-question assessment with answer keys. Everything is scaffolded, engaging, visually appealing, and aligned to middle school life science standards. ✅ WHAT’S INCLUDEDLesson 1 – Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Phenomena hook + warm-up question 4-p
6th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-1
+1
Natural Disruptions & Grevy’s Zebras: Floods, Droughts & Wildfires Stations
Help your students make real-world connections between natural disasters and population change! This NGSS-aligned stations activity engages students in floods, droughts, and wildfires as they investigate how natural disruptions contribute to the decline of Grevy’s zebra populations in the African savanna. 🌍 What’s Included: ✔️ 3 Interactive Science Stations 🔥 Wildfires: ecosystem impacts & benefits 🌧️ Drought: resource loss, lion behavior & zebra migration 🌊 Floods: habitat disruption &
5th - 9th
General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Emergency Sub Plans- The Circulatory System | Reading + Real-World Science |
Make the circulatory system come alive with this engaging, real-world focused lesson designed for high school biology classrooms. Students go beyond basic anatomy to explore how the heart, blood, and blood vessels work together to maintain homeostasis, support physical performance, and respond to real medical scenarios. Through interactive readings, data collection, critical thinking tasks, and real-world application activities, students connect science content to athletics, health, and m
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Chunk & Think ESL Lesson plan, Students Handout, and Slideshow
This ready-to-use literacy strategy lesson teaches high school students how to break down complex informational text using chunking, annotation, and a top-down topic web graphic organizer. Perfect for Learning Support, Inclusion, ESL, and intervention classrooms! 🧠 What Students Will Learn Students will: ✔ Break long paragraphs into manageable chunks ✔ Identify domain-specific vocabulary ✔ Determine main idea and supporting details ✔ Use a graphic organizer to summarize ✔ Build indepen
6th - 9th
Reading Strategies
Biological Levels of Organization: Guided Notes, Slides & Activities
Make teaching Levels of Organization in the Human Body clear, engaging, and easy to follow with this ready-to-use lesson! This resource includes teacher slides and structured two-column guided notes so students can actively follow along during instruction while building strong science vocabulary and comprehension skills. Students learn how living things are organized from cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organisms while practicing note-taking and applying their knowledge through inte
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Emergency Plans-The Respiratory System: Diagram, Reading+Real-World Application
Help students visualize how breathing really works with this engaging Respiratory System lesson and labeling diagram designed for middle and high school science classrooms. Students explore how oxygen enters the body, how carbon dioxide is removed, and how the respiratory system works with the circulatory system to maintain homeostasis. This resource combines a clear, student-friendly diagram, high-interest reading passage, comprehension questions, and real-world connections to lung health
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-3
Cancer Research Project | Cell Division & Cancer Reading + Rubric
Help your students understand the science behind cancer with this 3-page, student-friendly reading on cell division and how cancer develops. Perfect for grades 6–9, this resource introduces key concepts like mitosis, DNA mutations, tumors, and cancer treatment, using clear language and relatable explanations. Also included is a graded project rubric to support a student-led cancer research assignment. Students will investigate a specific type of cancer by answering guided questions and prese
6th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
Emergency Sub Plans- The Solar System
Looking for a low-prep, engaging emergency lesson plan for middle school science? This Solar System sub plan includes everything you need for a complete class: an engaging three-part reading (with a paragraph on each planet and the sun), 10 comprehension questions, 10 fill-in-the-blank review questions, and a creative solar system model activity — all on paper with no prep required! It’s perfect for sub days, review sessions, or independent work time. Designed to keep students engaged while b
6th - 9th
Astronomy, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Sexual & Asexual Reproduction | No-Prep Science Reading + Comprehension |
Students explore the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction, analyze how organisms pass on genetic information, and apply real-world examples to determine how various species reproduce. This lesson promotes critical thinking, NGSS-aligned instruction, and hands-on application using case studies. Whether you're teaching the topic directly, reviewing before a test, or leaving a detailed lesson for a substitute, this resource is designed to be engaging, easy to use, and classroom-
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
What Are You Thankful For? Thanksgiving Engaging Lesson
Join us for a special Thanksgiving activity where students will reflect on gratitude and the people who support them. In this engaging and creative lesson, students will write down three things or people they are thankful for on decorative feathers and share the importance of appreciation. This hands-on activity encourages reflection, creativity, and community building, while highlighting the value of expressing gratitude to those who make a difference in our lives. What’s Included:A brief intro
5th - 9th
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About the store
Experience
I’m a middle school science teacher with 5 years of classroom experience and a background in higher education ESL instruction. I hold a Bachelor of Science, an ESL Certification, and a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction from Moravian University.
I create engaging, standards-aligned science lessons that are clear, sub-friendly, and designed to help all learners succeed.
Middle School Science Teacher
• 5 years teaching middle-level science
• Experienced in inquiry-based learning & literacy-embedded instruction
• Create scaffolded lessons for diverse learners
• Strong background in NGSS and PA standards
• Develop sub plans, hands-on labs, assessments, and literacy-based activities
Higher Education ESL Instructor
• Taught academic English to multilingual learners
• Designed curriculum focused on scaffolding & accessibility
• Specialized in clear, structured content for varying proficiency levels
My own education history
Moravian University
*Master of Education – Curriculum & Instruction
*Bachelor of Science
*ESL Certification
*Additional training in literacy strategies & differentiation.
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