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In class, it didn't matter how "Bill Nye" I got, my students wouldn't read the content. These easy-to-use, comic-style lessons & activities get them EXCITED & ENGAGED in science. They WANT TO READ these comics.
I am Laura Balliett, a middle school science and math teacher. I spent most of my career at a charter school for at-risk youth.
I've been there.
I have spent late nights trying to find a lesson that might finally grab their attention. I stood at the front of the room and watched students roll their eyes when I handed them something to read. I was desperate to help my kids engage in the content and find success in science.
It was not until I started presenting topics in this one-page cartoon format that everything changed.
Comics grab the attention of graphic novel lovers and make content less intimidating for struggling readers. They bridge literacy gaps & make content approachable.
My goal is to make it EASY for you to engage your reluctant readers and struggling students. My products include NGSS-aligned content comics, hands-on learning opportunities, worksheets, projects, and more. Everything is crafted with that eye-catching comic style.
Want fresh science comics delivered straight to your classroom every month? I just launched the Cool School Comics Club- a monthly membership with seasonally curated NGSS-aligned comics starting at just $7/month. Founding member spots are limited. Learn more at coolschoolcomics.com
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Ultimate Science Comics Education Bundle for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-Grade
This ultimate education bundle covers the topics in 4th- and 5th-grade science. Whether you are searching for fun science mini-lessons, extensions, anchor charts, or a way to reach struggling readers, these print-and-go science comics are attention grabbers that work! Kids LOVE comics! These are more than just fun illustrated worksheets for kids. Comics improve accessibility for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, those with short attention spans, and
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-4
 +30
Independent & Dependent Variables Practice Worksheet Intro to Science Activity
Grab this independent and dependent variables practice and watch their jaws drop! Looking for some unique beginning-of-the-year science activities? Whether it is the first week or the middle of the school year, your science class will light up when they see these comic-style activities! This is not your everyday independent and dependent variables science worksheet. Teaching the basics of experimental design does not have to be boring. When you intro science with these print-and-go comics,
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Calculating Density Practice Worksheets Column Lab Middle School Doodle Notes
Stop calculating density with boring practice worksheets! This comic-style density content, Doodle Notes, column lab, and practice worksheet will have your middle school students ENGAGED in READING and LEARNING. Ideal for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, and everyone in between, teaching science with comics works! This fully illustrated package will grab their attention, deliver content in a fun way, and leave them asking for MORE! Here is what y
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Scientific Method Doodle Notes Coloring Sheet Anchor Chart ESL Reading Passage
Whether you are searching for scientific method Doodle Notes, anchor chart, reading passage, or coloring sheet, this PRINT-AND-GO, COMIC-STYLE resource is the perfect match! Ideal for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, and everyone in between, this resource will instantly engage your students and foster a love for learning. This product stands apart from all of the others because it involves one-page, easy-to-print comics! Need a little more than sc
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 +5
What is Science Worksheet I Am Think Like a Scientist ESL August Coloring Sheets
What is Science? More than just a worksheet, this intro to science activity illustrates the concept in a FUN and ENGAGING format- COMICS! A perfect addition to your August coloring sheets, this print-and-go resource will captivate your 3rd, 4th, or 5th-grade learners and get them to think like a scientist. This back-to-school season, introduce science a little differently... try comics! What do you get?What is Science Comic- Illustrates and defines science in an approachable formatGreat for disp
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
ESL Science en Español Bundle Spanish Attention Getters ESL ELL MLL ELD Reading
Upgrade your ESL science class with Spanish attention getters they will LOVE! If you have a classroom composed of English and Spanish speakers, these comics en Español will get them excited about reading! Great for ESL, ELL, MLL, and ELD, your students will love reading science in Spanish! This is a growing bundle, meaning more comics are being added all the time! Purchasing now means you will get all of the new comics for FREE! BONUS- All of the English versions of these comics are also inclu
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Pumpkin Coloring Pages Cut Out No Prep Science Halloween October Coloring Sheets
Looking for some unique pumpkin coloring pages? These no-prep, science coloring sheets are perfect for your life cycle of a pumpkin or life cycle of a pumpkin activities. Ideal for kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd-grade Halloween reading and science, these coloring sheets will rope them into learning! These black-line copies are part of the complete Pumpkin Investigation Lesson Plan. The lesson plan includes: Parts of a Pumpkin Comic (color & black-line)Editable Google SlideshowLife Cycle of a P
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Inferences Activities Middle School Notes Science Observations vs Inference
Fun first-week-of-school science activities: observation vs inference! Make the difference between observations and inferences crystal clear with this engaging, comic-style science activity! Perfect for upper elementary, homeschool, and middle school science, this mini-lesson is designed to help students master the skill of making inferences through fun illustrations and accessible language. This print-and-go activity is ideal for introducing scientific thinking and building skills for inqu
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Reference Point Movement Circular Linear Oscillatory Force & Motion 6th Grade
Upgrade your 6th through 8th-grade force and motion unit with a Reference Point and Movement science comic! Whether you are trying to solidify understanding of oscillatory, linear, and circular motion or simply looking for a fun force and motion reading activity, this physical science resource is EASY TO USE and ENGAGES today's learners. Ideal for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, and everyone in between, comics have the power to rope in a wide range
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.6.7.A
, SCIENCE.7.7.A
, SCIENCE.7.7.B
Force & Motion Coloring Unit 5th 6th Grade ESL ELL Science Sub Plans Busy Work
Not your standard Force and Motion coloring page! This balanced and unbalanced forces black-line makes your 5th and 6th-grade force and motion unot educational and FUN! Use it for sub plans, busy work, or reinforcement for ELL & ESL science! These black-line copies are part of the complete Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Lesson Plan. The lesson plan includes: Force Comic (color & black-line)Editable Google SlideshowGuided NotesDoodle Notes Extension ActivityCreate-a-Comic ProjectHands-on Balance
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Hurricane Tracking Inclement Fall Weather Coloring Page Sheets Melissa
Looking for a FUN way to enhance your fall weather and hurricane tracking lesson? Whether you are tracking a current hurricane, like Melissa, or tackling the extreme weather unit, this comic-style resource will grab their attention and keep it! Complete with a coloring page and Doodle Notes, this fall weather download has it all! Ideal for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, and everyone in between. Comics have the power to grab the attention of even y
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Fuerza y Movimiento ESL ELL MLL ELD Science in Spanish Reading Attention Getters
¿Buscas una actividad sobre fuerza y movimiento para tu clase de ciencias? Esta actividad de lectura es perfecta para cualquier aula de ciencias de estudiantes de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL, ELL, MLL, ELD) y para estudiantes de inglés como lengua extranjera (ELD). Aborda el tema en un formato que les encantará. Este recurso didáctico fácil de usar incluye versiones en inglés y español, lo que lo hace versátil para cualquier aula. ¿Qué incluye?Dos copias del cómic Fuerza y Movimiento: una en
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Tides & Gravity- 6th-Grade Science TEKS Comic Passage Guided Notes & Word Search
Teach tides with a science comic your 6th graders will actually read! This 6th-grade science TEKS 6.9B-aligned resource covers daily tidal cycles and gravitational forces and includes guided notes and a 6th-grade science word search.Get in early and save! This is the first comic in a three-part tides series. Grab it now at a steep discount and receive the next two comics FREE when they're released. Upcoming comics will cover spring and neap tides, plus why the oceans bulge on both sides of t
6th - 8th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS1-1
, SCIENCE.6.9.B
, 6.3.e
Also included in:Â Ultimate Astronomy & Space Science Comics and Worksheets Education Bundle
Pumpkin Investigation First Grade Diagram Worksheet Parts of a Pumpkin Labeling
Looking for a unique pumpkin investigation designed for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learners? Great for fall, Halloween, or any time of the year, this print-and-go, comic-style science lesson provides hands-on fun, engaging reading passages, and explores how pumpkins are living things, their life cycle, and how each part helps them survive and grow. Ideal for emerging readers, struggling readers, graphic novel lovers, and English language learners (ESL, ELL), every student i
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-LS1-1
 +11
Starburst Rock Cycle Experiment & Observation Sheet | Rock Cycle Starbursts Lab
Grab some Starbursts and demonstrate the rock cycle! This comic-style experiment includes visual instructions and observation sheets. Add this product to your rocks and minerals geology activities, ideal for 4th-6th-grade earth science! Students will follow along with the visual instructions as they use Starbursts to create the three different types of rocks. They will LOVE reading the comic-style instructions! Looking for more?Grab the Complete Rock Cycle Lesson Plan and get everything you nee
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-ESS2-1
, SCIENCE.5.10.B
Parts of a Pumpkin Labeling Craft First - 2nd Grade Halloween Reading Activities
If you are looking for unique first-grade Halloween reading activities, this parts of a pumpkin comic and labeling craft is exactly what you need. Delivered in an engaging comic format, your kindergarten, first, or 2nd grade learners will love reading about pumpkins, labeling the parts of a pumpkin, and coloring. These print-and-go science comics deliver content in a format today's learners LOVE. Ideal for emerging readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL, MLL), graphic novel lovers, and vi
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science
Gravedad Gravity 3rd 5th Grade Fuerza y Movimiento Spanish ESL ELL EFL Science
Searching for a gravity (gravedad) resource for your 3rd or 5th-grade mixed classroom of English and Spanish-speaking learners? Check out this comic-style science cartoon! This resource includes a print-and-go gravity comic in both English and Spanish, enabling you to successfully teach the content to ALL of your learners. Whether you are an ESL/ELL teacher or have a classroom full of short attention spans and struggling readers, science comics deliver content in a format they gravitate towards
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-PS2-1
, SCIENCE.3.7.A
, SCIENCE.4.7
 +1
How Pumpkins Grow a Pumpkin Life Cycle Cut & Paste Activity First Second Grade
Your learners will love this pumpkin life cycle cut-and-paste activity. Whether you teach kindergarten, first, or second grade, this unique, PRINT & GO project is a fun way to tackle how pumpkins grow. Students will cut out each phase of a pumpkin life cycle and organize them onto a colorful poster. This pumpkin activity is a part of the complete Pumpkin Investigation lesson plan. Delivered in an engaging comic style, this lesson plan covers the life cycle of a pumpkin, parts of a pumpkin, h
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, General Science
NGSS, TEKS
1-LS3-1
, SCIENCE.K.13.C
, SCIENCE.1.13.C
 +1
STEM Coloring Sheets- Black-line Comic Only - Easy National STEM Day Activities
Not your typical STEM coloring sheets! This What is STEM? black-line comic serves as an easy, no-prep National STEM Day activity or reading passage. Use it for sub plans, busy work, or reinforcement for ELL & ESL science! These black-line copies are part of the complete What is STEM? Lesson Plan. The lesson plan includes: What is STEM? Comic (color & black-line)Editable Google SlideshowGuided NotesDoodle Notes Extension ActivitySTEM Career ProjectCreate-a-Comic ProjectHands-on Paper Airplane Ch
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
VINTAGE!!! Revolution and Rotation Comic
Revolution and Rotation ComicKey Concepts: revolution, rotation, Earth, planets Here is a quick lesson covering the concepts of revolution and rotation with this fully illustrated comic. Students will see relatable examples and find themselves easily engaged in the topic. Download includes both color and black line copies allowing students the opportunity to color as they learn. ********************************************************************************************************* Related Prod
4th - 6th, Not Specific
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
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About the store
Experience
In class, it didn't matter how "Bill Nye" I got, my students wouldn't read the content. These easy-to-use, comic-style lessons & activities get them EXCITED & ENGAGED in science. They WANT TO READ these comics.
I am Laura Balliett, a middle school science and math teacher. I spent most of my career at a charter school for at-risk youth.
I've been there.
I have spent late nights trying to find a lesson that might finally grab their attention. I stood at the front of the room and watched students roll their eyes when I handed them something to read. I was desperate to help my kids engage in the content and find success in science.
It was not until I started presenting topics in this one-page cartoon format that everything changed.
Comics grab the attention of graphic novel lovers and make content less intimidating for struggling readers. They bridge literacy gaps & make content approachable.
My goal is to make it EASY for you to engage your reluctant readers and struggling students. My products include NGSS-aligned content comics, hands-on learning opportunities, worksheets, projects, and more. Everything is crafted with that eye-catching comic style.
Want fresh science comics delivered straight to your classroom every month? I just launched the Cool School Comics Club- a monthly membership with seasonally curated NGSS-aligned comics starting at just $7/month. Founding member spots are limited. Learn more at coolschoolcomics.com
Teaching style
I am like Bill Nye the Science Guy. I am high energy and incorporate a great deal of creativity and exploration into my science classes. I use inquiry-based teaching techniques.
Awards & shining teacher moments
First place winner in the Cleveland Leadership Center's Accelerate Pitch Competition 2024
Participated in the gBETA Accelerator presented by Gener8tor for Innovation in Education 2023
My own education history
MAT in Biology and Inquiry-Based Education
Additional biographical information
I know I was born to educate through my art, and it is my goal to reach as many learners as possible. If you have any suggestions for my product or content, feel free to contact me!
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