I incorporate my experiences as a medical doctor, middle school science teacher, and college chemistry and anatomy professor to create resources that ignite students' innate sense of curiosity while saving teachers valuable time and energy.
No-prep NGSS-aligned project-based choice boards. Differentiate for student interests while empowering students to drive their learning as they work through an engaging project.
Empower your students with a comprehensive physical science exploration through our Choice Board Bundle! Unleash their scientific curiosity as they delve into various topics, including matter and its interactions, motion and stability, energy, and waves. This versatile bundle offers in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessments. Engage students with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, fostering deep understanding and critical thinking. Align with NGSS standards s
This Atoms Project-Based Choice Board is perfect for grades 6–8. This resource offers 9 creative project options (infographic, skit, video, comic, free choice, model, newscast, meme, and game design) to help students explore the structure of atoms, subatomic particles, and their role as the building blocks of matter. Each project includes: Student-friendly descriptions in 1–2 sentences Step-by-step checklists to guide completion 3 tips for success to encourage quality work and creativity Al
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Earth and Space Science with our comprehensive Choice Board Bundle. Explore the mysteries of our planet and beyond with a collection of NGSS-aligned choice boards covering a range of captivating topics. This bundle offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities that foster scientific curiosity. From geoscience processes to celestial wonde
Differentiate your middle school science class using this Middle School Life Science Choice Board Bundle. These 21 engaging choice boards cover all middle school standards for Life Sciences. Useful for project-based learning (PBL), as assessments, as homework or independent study, and as work for early finishers. Because there are 9 different options per choice board, the use of these boards can be tailored to any amount of class time, ranging from 15 minutes to several days, depending on the ac
Engage your students with this comprehensive 5-day lesson unit inspired by the Scientific American article, “This ‘Tower of Worms’ Is a Squirming Superorganism.” Perfect for grades 6–8, this NGSS-aligned resource combines leveled informational reading, a hands-on STEM challenge, creative research projects, and vocabulary games to engage students in exploring animal cooperation and survival behaviors. ✅ What's Included: Day 1 – Video + Leveled Reading + Vocabulary 3 leveled reading passag
Unleash the power of Earth's Systems with our comprehensive MS-ESS2 Choice Board Bundle. Delve into dynamic NGSS-aligned choice boards exploring plate tectonics, water cycle, climate, natural disasters, and more. This bundle offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching with engaging Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities that unravel the complexities of Earth's processes. Rubrics included. Bonus file: Google Classroom banners cor
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Help students create practical steps towards achieving their goals using this "Planning for the Future Project." It starts by having the students dream of their future life. Where do they live? How much will that cost? What kind of job will they need to help them afford that situation? Then, they explore what it takes to achieve that. After determining what's involved, they reflect on whether they are up for the task or want to choose another job, going through those steps again. Finally, they d
Discover Earth's Place in the Universe with our focused MS-ESS1 Choice Board Bundle. Dive into captivating NGSS-aligned choice boards exploring celestial wonders, lunar phases, eclipses, and more. This bundle offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching with engaging Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities that unveil the mysteries of our cosmos. Rubrics included.
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Navigate the world of Natural Disasters with our versatile choice board - an NGSS MS-ESS3-2 resource. Analyze data on natural hazards, forecast future catastrophic events, and develop technologies to mitigate their effects. This choice board offers flexibility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. NGSS-aligned for seamless integration. Rubric included for easy assessment.
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Dive into the wonders of the Water Cycle with our versatile choice board - an NGSS MS-ESS2-4 resource. Develop a model describing the cycling of water through Earth's systems, powered by the sun's energy and the force of gravity. This choice board offers flexibility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching, exploring the dynamics of Earth's water processes. NGSS-aligned for seamless integration. Rubric included for easy assessment.
Unlock the secrets of waves and information transfer with our MS-PS4-2: Waves and Technologies Choice Board! Develop and utilize a comprehensive model to describe how waves behave when encountering different materials, whether reflected, absorbed, or transmitted. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become pro
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Matter and Interactions Choice Board Bundle! This comprehensive bundle covers a wide range of topics, from atomic composition to chemical reactions, natural resources, thermal energy, conservation of mass, and more. Each choice board offers dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, engaging students in critical thinking and exploration. This bundle provides versatility and depth, whether used for in-class activities, homework, independent study, or assessment. Align seamlessly with NGSS s
Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr
Embark on a thermal energy design project with our MS-PS1-6: Matter and its Interactions Choice Board! Undertake the challenge of constructing, testing, and modifying a device that releases or absorbs thermal energy through chemical processes. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become engineers, exploring th
I incorporate my experiences as a medical doctor, middle school science teacher, and college chemistry and anatomy professor to create resources that ignite students' innate sense of curiosity while saving teachers valuable time and energy.
Teaching style
Problem-based and project-based learning. Student-driven instruction, differentiated by interest and need.
My own education history
BS in Biology, MD, M Ed
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