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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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Emergency Sub Plans: The Water Cycle Reading & Comprehension
Perfect for substitute teachers, emergency plans, or independent work days, this 60-minute, no-prep water cycle lesson is designed to keep students engaged and learning with minimal teacher support. The lesson includes a clear, age-appropriate reading passage that explains the stages of the water cycle, followed by a variety of interactive and comprehension-based activities. Students will complete multiple-choice, short-answer, diagram, and creative response questions that check understandi
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
5-Day Emergency Plans: Earth & Space Science + BONUS Warm-up/Exit Ticket slides
✨ No-prep. Print-and-go. Truly sub-proof. ✨ Need reliable emergency sub plans that actually keep students engaged and learning? This 5-Day Earth & Space Science Emergency Sub Plan Unit is designed specifically for middle school and can be taught by any substitute—no science background required. 🧪 UNIT TOPICS COVERED:Day 1: Earth’s LayersDay 2: Weathering & ErosionDay 3: Natural Hazards (Earthquakes & Volcanoes)Day 4: The Rock CycleDay 5: Earth in Space (Rotation, Revolution, Gravity)📦 WHA
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS2-1
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Plate Tectonics | Reading + Worksheets No-Prep Science | Emergency Plan
Why does Earth move? Students investigate tectonic plates, boundaries, and continental drift in this NGSS-aligned, no-prep lesson designed for substitutes and busy teachers. Includes✔ Phenomenon introduction ✔ Reading & comprehension questions ✔ Plate boundary analysis activity ✔ Answer key ✔ Sub plan script
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Exploring Earth’s Layers | Earth Science Emergency Sub Plan |
Students explore what’s inside our planet as they learn about the crust, mantle, and core through an engaging reading and worksheet. This print-and-go lesson is perfect for emergency sub plans or independent work days. Includes✔ Student-friendly reading ✔ Warm-up & exit ticket ✔ Open-ended, multiple choice & true/false questions ✔ Diagram activity ✔ Answer key ✔ Clear sub instructions
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Science Warm-Ups & Exit Tickets – 30+ Bell Ringers Aligned to NGSS
Save time and boost student engagement with this 30+ Warm-Up and Exit Ticket Bundle designed specifically for middle school science! These ready-to-use prompts are perfect for starting class with purpose and ending lessons with meaningful checks for understanding. Each warm-up activates prior knowledge, sparks curiosity, or introduces key science concepts, while the exit tickets help you quickly assess student learning—making this resource ideal for daily instruction, sub plans, intervention,
5th - 8th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
The Rock Cycle | No-Prep Science Reading + Comprehension | Emergency Plans
Students model how rocks change over time through weathering, melting, pressure, and cooling in this interactive, NGSS-aligned lesson. Includes✔ Engaging reading ✔ Rock cycle diagram activity ✔ Critical thinking questions ✔ Answer key ✔ Sub plan instructions
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Earth in Space | Science Reading + Comprehension No-prep Lesson |
Students discover how Earth’s rotation and revolution create day, night, and seasons in this student-friendly, print-and-go lesson. Includes ✔ Diagram & vocabulary activity ✔ Comprehension questions ✔ Answer key ✔ Sub-friendly pacing
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Earthquakes & Volcanoes | Reading + Worksheets No-Prep Science | Emergency Plan
Students explore how earthquakes and volcanoes form, why they happen, and how they impact humans. This high-interest lesson keeps students engaged while requiring zero prep. Includes ✔ Student reading ✔ Data & critical thinking questions ✔ Answer key ✔ Sub instruction
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
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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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