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Since 2017, I’ve been teaching Science to Years 7–10 and Stage 4 Religion in NSW high schools. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and make learning stick. My resources are designed with teachers in mind — practical, creative, and ready to use — so you can spend less time planning and more time teaching.
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Preview of Human Body Systems & Disease Bundle (Homeostasis, Nervous, Endocrine, Immune)

Human Body Systems & Disease Bundle (Homeostasis, Nervous, Endocrine, Immune)

This unit includes Homeostasis scaffolded notes worksheet & slidesHomeostasis & Feedback loops questions worksheets Nervous System worksheet + slides Nervous System questions and graphing analysis questions worksheetslabel the parts of the neuron worksheets + postersBrain labelling worksheet (cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem) Endocrine systems scaffolded notes, questions + diagrams worksheets Label the endocrine glands and hormones comparing the nervous and endocrine system Disease scenarios (i
Preview of Homeostasis & Feedback Loops Worksheet + PowerPoint (slides)

Homeostasis & Feedback Loops Worksheet + PowerPoint (slides)

Educators, are you ready to captivate your students’ interest in biology? . Our expertly designed worksheet and PowerPoint offers an in-depth exploration of homeostasis through the lens of negative feedback loops. Featuring explicit examples of water levels, blood glucose levels, and temperature regulation, this resource is packed with specific images and diagrams to help students dive deep into the intricate world of homeostasis. Perfect for sparking curiosity and deepening understanding in yo
Preview of UNIT: Food & Fibre year 3/4 Australian  Primary Curriculum

UNIT: Food & Fibre year 3/4 Australian Primary Curriculum

Bring the world of food, farming, and sustainability to life with this 10-week thematic unit designed for Australian primary schools (Years 3–4). This engaging bundle integrates science, design, and cultural perspectives, giving students hands-on opportunities to explore where their food comes from and how fibres are produced. Lesson Resources include: 1. Food & Fibre 2. Farming Equipment & First Nations Farming 3. Production of Strawberries 4. Design a chicken coop 5. Design your own Terrarium
Preview of Vertebrate, Invertebrate & Body systems (Movement) UNIT- Stage 2 AUS Curriculum

Vertebrate, Invertebrate & Body systems (Movement) UNIT- Stage 2 AUS Curriculum

This comprehensive 10‑week bundle brings together everything you need to teach movement in living things, vertebrate and invertebrate classification, and key human body systems. With hands‑on activities, clear notes, games, tests, and a full student workbook, this unit is perfect for Year 3–6 biological sciences or an integrated science program. Get all these resources in one with 20% off. Lesson Resources include:1. Living Things move (vertebrates + invertebrates) 2. Vertebrates Doodle Notes
Preview of Rates of Reactions -Concentration, Temperature, Surface Area, Catalysts, Enzymes

Rates of Reactions -Concentration, Temperature, Surface Area, Catalysts, Enzymes

Ever wonder what makes some reactions sizzle while others fizzle? Our engaging worksheet bundle reveals the secrets behind the speed of chemical reactions! This resource explains the science of reaction rates with clear definitions, specific examples, and custom visuals, making learning engaging and easy. It helps students fully understand how and why reactions occur at different speeds. Designed to be both captivating and straightforward, this is the ultimate tool for mastering reaction rates.
Preview of Rates of Reactions -Concentration, Temperature, Surface Area, Catalysts, Enzymes

Rates of Reactions -Concentration, Temperature, Surface Area, Catalysts, Enzymes

Help students finally make sense of reaction rates with this clear, curriculum‑aligned worksheet bundle. Each worksheet breaks down key ideas with straightforward explanations, scaffolded questions, and diagram‑based tasks that build real scientific understanding. Students learn what reaction rate means, how collision theory connects to the particle model, and how factors like temperature, concentration, surface area, catalysts, and enzymes change the speed of reactions. Designed for Years 7–1
Preview of Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Water Pollution Doodle Notes and Activities

Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Water Pollution Doodle Notes and Activities

Stage 5 - Environmental Sustainability TopicExplore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with this engaging bundle featuring 6 worksheet pages, 14 PowerPoint slides, and embedded videos to support student understanding. Designed for Years 6–12, this resource integrates doodle notes, comprehension activities/questions, mapping tasks, and infographic creation to deepen learning across science, geography, and marine science units focused on plastic pollution, ocean gyres, and sustainability. Content Co
Preview of 3D Ecological Energy pyramid paper foldable

3D Ecological Energy pyramid paper foldable

Ecological Energy Pyramid 3D Foldable | Producers to Third-Order Consumers | Visual Energy TransferBring ecosystems to life with this interactive 3D foldable that models the ecological energy pyramid from producers to third-order consumers! Designed to support science literacy and conceptual understanding, this hands-on resource helps students visualize energy flow, trophic levels, and the roles of plants, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and decomposers—all in one engaging activity. 🌿
Preview of Nervous + Endocrine System Bundle - scaffolded notes, questions, labelling etc

Nervous + Endocrine System Bundle - scaffolded notes, questions, labelling etc

Build strong, confident understanding of the Nervous & Endocrine system with this comprehensive worksheet and teaching bundle. Designed for Years 8–10, this pack combines clear explanations, labelled diagrams, graphing tasks, data analysis, and visual supports to make even complex concepts accessible. Perfect for direct instruction, revision, homework, assessment preparation, or relief lessons. Everything is ready to print and go. This bundle brings together six complementary resources that re
Preview of Heat Energy UNIT Year 3/4 Australian Primary Curriculum

Heat Energy UNIT Year 3/4 Australian Primary Curriculum

Bring heat energy to life in your classroom with this comprehensive, hands‑on thematic unit designed specifically for Year 3/4 students and fully aligned with the NEW Australian Primary Science Curriculum. This resource pack blends engaging theory, guided investigations, and creative design tasks to help students build a deep, practical understanding of how heat is produced, transferred, and used in everyday life. 20% discount of this bundle! Lesson 1: Heat energy: Defines energy, heat energy,
Preview of Law of Refraction (light/optics) diagram analysis + Drawing Worksheet + slides

Law of Refraction (light/optics) diagram analysis + Drawing Worksheet + slides

Teach the Law of Refraction with this engaging, classroom‑ready bundle of light worksheets. Designed for Years 7–10 / Grades 6–9, these activities help students build confidence with ray diagrams, angles, and scientific vocabulary through clear, scaffolded practice. This resource includes two complementary worksheets plus an optional direct‑instruction PowerPoint to support explicit teaching. Content covered:1. Worksheet 1: Light Refraction – Cloze Passage & Diagram LabellingA perfect introd
Preview of Vertebrates + invertebrates lesson Bundle - Year 3/4 NSW Curriculum

Vertebrates + invertebrates lesson Bundle - Year 3/4 NSW Curriculum

This bundle is 5 weeks worth of lessons, activties and resources to teach everything you need to do for vertebrates and invertebrates in year 3 and 4. The resources align with the NSW Science curriculum. NSW Science Syllabus 2024:Body systems work together to enable movement Recognise that all animals are either invertebrates with no spine, or vertebrates with a spineCompare ways invertebrates and vertebrates move on land, in water and in the skyCreating written explanations of physical and liv
Preview of Climate Science (climate data) Stage 5 Environmental Sustainability - BUNDLE 2

Climate Science (climate data) Stage 5 Environmental Sustainability - BUNDLE 2

Climate Change Science & Ecosystem Impacts Bundle 20% off!Engage your students with ready-to-use lessons, data activities, and critical thinking tasks that bring climate science to life!This comprehensive bundle is designed to help learners understand, investigate, and analyse the key concepts behind climate change and global weather patterns. Perfect for middle and upper primary or lower secondary classrooms, these resources combine clear explanations, hands-on data analysis, and thought-provo
Preview of Stage 5 Environmental Sustainability Bundle 3 - SAVE 20%

Stage 5 Environmental Sustainability Bundle 3 - SAVE 20%

This Bundle addresses the Australian Alternative resource use and recycling Stage 5 Science Syllabus outcomes. SAVE 20% with this BundleOutcomes and associated resources13. Describe the causes of environmental pollution and discuss its implications - Environmental Pollution (5 types...)14. Research how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have developed sustainable harvesting practices and Cultural protocols based on deep ecological understandings- Aboriginal first nation sustainabi
Preview of Immune system Scaffolded notes, questions and analysis diagrams worksheets

Immune system Scaffolded notes, questions and analysis diagrams worksheets

Immune System Bundle – Lines of Defence Notes, Comprehension Questions & Diagram AnalysisBuild a complete, engaging immune‑system unit with this three‑resource bundle covering the first, second and third lines of defence. Perfect for Years 7–10 Science, this bundle includes scaffolded notes, comprehension questions, and two diagram‑analysis worksheets that help students understand how the body protects itself from pathogens. What’s Included in the Bundle:1️⃣ Scaffolded Notes – 3 Pages (with Wo
Preview of Law of Reflection (light energy) diagram analysis + Drawing Worksheet + slides

Law of Reflection (light energy) diagram analysis + Drawing Worksheet + slides

Teach the Law of Reflection with this engaging, classroom‑ready bundle of light worksheets and a fun mirror‑maze challenge. Designed for Years 7–10 / Grades 6–9, these activities help students build confidence with ray diagrams, angles, mirrors, and scientific vocabulary through clear, scaffolded practice. This resource includes three complementary worksheets plus an optional direct‑instruction PowerPoint to support explicit teaching. Content covered:1. Worksheet 1: Light Reflection – Cloze
Preview of What am I? (atom, molecule/element, compound, mixture)

What am I? (atom, molecule/element, compound, mixture)

Engage and Challenge Students with Our "What am I?" Worksheet!Make learning chemistry interactive and fun with our "What am I?" worksheet. This resource helps students demonstrate their understanding of atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, and mixtures by selecting the correct option for each example. With 14 visual representations and 14 written examples, students can easily grasp these foundational concepts while having a great time! Content covered:Visual representations of atoms, elements,
Preview of Rock Identification Laboratory with Dichotomous key (AUS + USA versions)

Rock Identification Laboratory with Dichotomous key (AUS + USA versions)

Unlock the Wonders of Rocks with Our Exciting Teaching Resource! Explore Rocks with Our Fun Dichotomous Key! Engage your students in the intriguing world of rocks using our detailed teaching resource. This dichotomous key helps students observe and identify various rock samples based on their physical characteristics. It’s perfect for hands-on learning and interactive lessons! Content covered:Identifies a range of rock properties including colour, crystals etcproperties on the following rocks:
Preview of Food chains & Food webs - Energy flow worksheet + Slides

Food chains & Food webs - Energy flow worksheet + Slides

From producers to predators—track the journey of energy through the wild! Engage your students in the fascinating world of food chains and ecosystems with this comprehensive, scaffolded worksheet! Perfect for science lessons, this resource breaks down key concepts, provides clear examples, and encourages critical thinking through hands-on activities. Content covered:Organism Roles: An introduction to producers, consumers, and decomposers and their role in food chains.Food Chain Example: A clear,
Preview of Diseases BUNDLE (infectious/non-infectious/epidemics-pandemics

Diseases BUNDLE (infectious/non-infectious/epidemics-pandemics

Dive into the fascinating world of health and science with this comprehensive bundle of educational resources. Perfect for classrooms or self-paced learning, this collection covers essential topics with engaging materials to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
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About the store

Experience

Since 2017, I’ve been teaching Science to Years 7–10 and Stage 4 Religion in NSW high schools. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and make learning stick. My resources are designed with teachers in mind — practical, creative, and ready to use — so you can spend less time planning and more time teaching.

Teaching style

My teaching style is all about visual clarity and student engagement. I create lessons that are easy to follow, approachable, and designed to spark curiosity in science. Every resource is built to keep learners interested while making complex ideas simple, memorable, and fun.

My own education history

* Bachelor of Science (Majors in Biology, Earth & Environmental Science and Minor in Chemistry) at Newcastle University of Newcastle, Australia. * Masters in Secondary Teaching at University of Newcastle, Australia. * Graduate certification in Religious Education (BBI - The Australian Institute of Theological Education) * Graduate certificate in Educational leadership (Australian Catholic University)