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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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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
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Bundle _Reading+Worksheets No-Prep Science
Teach the complete energy cycle in living things with this money-saving bundle that includes both Modeling Photosynthesis AND Cellular Respiration lessons! This no-prep resource gives students a clear, connected understanding of how energy is stored and released in plants and animals—perfect for NGSS-aligned life science instruction. Each lesson includes a student-friendly reading passage, a 4-page engaging comprehension worksheet, and a full answer key, making this bundle ideal for in
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Investigating Asexual Reproduction- No-Prep Science Reading + Comprehension
Bring life science to life with this engaging, no-prep lesson on Asexual Reproduction Types! Perfect for grades 5–8, this resource blends science literacy, real-world case studies, comprehension practice, and creative learning into one easy-to-use package. Students explore binary fission, budding, fragmentation, vegetative propagation, and spore formation.✅ What’s Included✔ Phenomenon hook + warm-up question✔ 4-paragraph student reading (middle school friendly)✔ 10 organism case studies (stu
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+3
Modeling Photosynthesis & Kelp Forests _ No-Prep Science Reading + comprehension
Looking for an engaging, no-prep science resource that students can complete 100% independently? This comprehensive photosynthesis lesson is designed to make life easy for teachers—whether you’re teaching in person, assigning digital work, planning for a sub, or differentiating instruction.Perfect for classrooms that need accessible, student-friendly text paired with meaningful comprehension checks. ⭐ What’s Included✔ Complete Reading Passage (Original, Student-Friendly Text) ✔ 4-Page Com
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Emergency Sub Plans- What is an Ecosystem? -Science Reading + Comprehension
Objective:Students will describe the components of an ecosystem and explain how organisms depend on each other and their environment. Engage your students with this exciting introduction to ecosystems! This 7th-grade lesson explores how living and nonliving things interact in a balanced environment. This lesson includes: Phenomenon introduction (hook)Five-paragraph reading (each paragraph 4–5 sentences), with definitions included in the reading text for vocabulary words5 preview vocabulary word
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
+1
Emergency sub plans- Energy Flow:Food Chains & Food Webs
Objective:Students will explain how energy is transferred between organisms and represented in food chains and energy pyramids. Description:Bring food chains and energy pyramids to life! This lesson teaches how energy moves through producers, consumers, and decomposers using real-world examples and clear explanations. Perfect for independent work or substitute plans, it reinforces NGSS concepts through literacy-rich activities and critical thinking questions. This lesson includes: Phenomenon in
5th - 8th
General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
+1
Cellular Respiration & Energy Flow | Reading + Comprehension | No-Prep Science
Make teaching cellular respiration and energy flow simple and stress-free with this no-prep, student-friendly science lesson! This resource includes a complete original reading passage, a 4-page engaging comprehension worksheet, and a full answer key—perfect for independent work, sub plans, review, or NGSS-aligned instruction. Students will explore how plants and animals release energy, track inputs and outputs of cellular respiration, model energy and matter flow, and complete claim–e
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
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
Potato Starch Lab | Pre-Lab + Lab | Energy & Matter | No-Prep Science
Turn plant energy into a hands-on investigation with this engaging, no-prep Potato Starch Iodine Lab! This resource includes a 3-page pre-lab and lab worksheet designed as a complete assessment that guides students step-by-step through testing a potato for stored energy (starch) and connecting results to plant growth, cellular respiration, and energy flow. Students make predictions, follow clear lab procedures, collect data, complete analysis questions, and finish with an exit ticket. Perf
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa | Science Reading+Comprehension No-Prep |
Take your students beyond Earth and into the icy world of Europa, one of Jupiter’s most fascinating moons! In this engaging, middle-school-friendly lesson, students explore how Europa’s cracked ice surface, underground ocean, and extreme environment make it one of the top places scientists search for life beyond Earth. This print-and-go lesson includes a content-rich reading, comprehension and critical-thinking questions, vocabulary preview, and creative exit tickets—perfect for regular inst
5th - 8th
General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-ESS1-3
Emergency Plans- Human Impacts: Habitat Loss -Science Reading + Comprehension
Objective:Students will analyze how human activities affect natural ecosystems and propose ways to reduce negative impacts. Description:Help your students understand how human activities change the planet. This lesson explores pollution, deforestation, and climate change in a way that inspires students to think critically about solutions. Great for NGSS-aligned discussions and real-world connections! This lesson includes: Phenomenon introduction (hook)Five-paragraph reading (each paragraph 4–5
5th - 8th
General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
+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
Letter D Activities Pack | Letter of the Week | No Prep Phonics & Literacy
Make teaching the alphabet simple, engaging, and effective with this Letter D – Letter of the Week Activity Pack! This resource is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early learners, providing a variety of hands-on and no-prep activities that build letter recognition, phonics skills, and fine motor development. Students will practice identifying, writing, and using the letter D through interactive and meaningful activities. 📚 What’s Included: Letter identification (uppercase & lowercase D)C
PreK - K
Alphabet
Letter B Activities Pack | Letter of the Week | No Prep Phonics & Literacy
Make teaching the alphabet simple, engaging, and effective with this Letter B – Letter of the Week Activity Pack! This resource is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early learners, providing a variety of hands-on and no-prep activities that build letter recognition, phonics skills, and fine motor development. Students will practice identifying, writing, and using the letter B through interactive and meaningful activities. 📚 What’s Included: Letter identification (uppercase & lowercase B)C
PreK - K
Alphabet
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, RF.K.2a
, RF.K.2d
+4
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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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