EA Science
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Auburn, Alabama, United States
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Welcome, fellow middle school science teachers! I’m so glad you’re here. With a biology degree, a master’s in biology education, and years of experience teaching grades 7–12, I know firsthand how challenging (and rewarding!) it is to make science both rigorous and exciting.
In my store, you’ll find engaging, ready-to-teach science resources designed to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and save you serious planning time. Whether you’re looking for interactive lessons, hands-on projects, or assessments with built-in support for all learners, I’ve got you covered. Every resource includes digital options to fit any teaching style—whether you're in the classroom, teaching remotely, or somewhere in between.
I’m passionate about helping students fall in love with the scientific process—asking “why,” “what if,” and “what happens next?”—and I’ve created these materials to help you make that magic happen in your own classroom.
Need help? I’m here for you anytime. Let’s make science unforgettable!
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MoonPangea Biodome Project
MoonPangea is not just a project — it’s a mission to redesign life beyond Earth. Inspired by Jurassic Park, students apply real science concepts like ecosystems, genetics, reproduction, and sustainability to engineer a living biodome on the Moon. This hands-on experience challenges students to think critically about abiotic and biotic factors while solving real-world problems such as resource management and planetary protection. By combining creativity, collaboration, and scientific reasoning,
7th - 9th
Biology
Zootopia 2 Ecosystem Balance Challenge
Bring ecosystems to life with an engaging, movie-inspired activity tied to Zootopia 2 that gets students thinking critically about real-world environmental changes. This no-prep lesson blends creativity and science, guiding students to build food webs and analyze cause-and-effect relationships in a way that’s both meaningful and memorable. Perfect for busy teachers, it requires minimal materials while delivering high-impact learning aligned to life science standards addressing ecology and popul
7th - 9th
Biology
Population Ecology w/ Graphing Practice
This ready-to-use resource makes teaching population ecology clear, engaging, and stress-free for both you and your students. The student-friendly article breaks down complex concepts like carrying capacity and population density into language middle schoolers can easily understand. Paired with a structured graphic organizer and graphing practice activity, it helps students actively process information instead of passively reading. It’s perfect for reinforcing key science standards while buildin
7th - 9th
Biology
Energy Flow in a River Ecosystem
Help students truly understand how energy moves through an ecosystem with this engaging reading passage and graphic organizer set! Designed to build science literacy and critical thinking, this resource helps students visualize food chains, food webs, and energy transfer while reinforcing key vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for independent work, stations, homework, or review, it provides meaningful cross-curricular practice that saves teachers time while keeping students actively en
7th
Biology
Carrying Capacity Graphing Practice
Make graphing effortless with this ready-to-use activity that gives students meaningful, real-world data to analyze—no prep required. This resource builds essential skills like plotting points, identifying trends, and interpreting data while keeping students engaged. Just print and go to add quick, effective graphing practice to your ecology lesson.
7th - 9th
Biology, Graphing
Population Ecology Reading Passage & Graphic Organizer
This ready-to-use resource makes teaching population ecology clear, engaging, and stress-free for both you and your students. The student-friendly article breaks down complex concepts like carrying capacity and population density into language middle schoolers can easily understand. Paired with a structured graphic organizer, it helps students actively process information instead of passively reading. It’s perfect for reinforcing key science standards while building critical thinking and data an
7th - 9th
Biology
Valentine's Heart Card
I've created an anatomically correct heart "Valentine's" card for students to cut, color, and assemble. So that they can give away their card, there is an attached table for students to fill out with labeling, descriptions, and the pathway of blood. My students 7th-12th grade have enjoyed this activity each year!
5th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Habitat Design Project
My 7th graders love creating new hands-on models! I've taken the traditional diorama assignment to a bit more advanced level so ensure my kiddos are genuinely learning the ecology concepts. I've designed this to be the final part of our "Design an Endangered Species Zoo", though it can be completed entirely on it's own. This project is designed to be an end-of-unit assessment that requires students to compile content and skills learned throughout the ecology lessons. Without expecting students
7th - 9th
Biology, Science
Color by Number Science Review
This activity was designed to be used as a review of major concepts covered in the first portion of a life science classroom. For example, my 7th graders complete this on the last day before our winter break. The questions cover the standards addressing taxonomy, cells, body systems, photosynthesis/cellular respiration, and cell reproduction.
7th
Biology
Body Tissues Microscope Lab
While learning about the human body systems my students always spend a class period investigating a variety of body tissue slides under the microscopes. They love any chance to use the microscopes and this provides a bit of "free exploration" while guiding them to connect their findings to the 7th grade standards! The open response questions means very little lab prep for the teacher- one set of copies as a reference and any slides from body tissues!
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Experimental Design- AlkaSeltzer Lab Instructions
Middle school students explore experimental design/the scientific method while investigating how they can change the speed of which Alka-Seltzer tablets dissolve. Students choose from different versions of the lab so that they can share findings with the class. I typically provide the accompanying lab report template so that students are clear about their expectations.
3rd - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
Pumpkin Decomposition Experiment
I designed this ongoing experiment so that my 7th grade science students can witness the decomposition process in a meaningful and memorable way! The first week of October I carve two small pumpkins, name them, and set up closed systems to monitor weekly. I've created a lab report so that students incorporate the scientific method. I've also created a diagram and worksheet requiring students to model matter cycling within the pumpkin ecosystem.
7th - 9th
Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Cardiovascular System & Osmosis Study Guide and Test
I teach the concepts of diffusion and osmosis as part of the cardiovascular system unit with my 7th graders. This gives meaning to the concepts since it explains how this system functions. This product is my study guide, list of defined terms, a practice test, and three versions of the unit test one of which is accommodated.
7th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
GATTACA movie discussion questions
During my genetics unit with 7th and 9th graders I show the movie GATTACA (1997) to kick off a class discussion about ethical issues with genetics. Rather than have simple “are you watching” questions, I provide argument based questions to encourage students having passionate discussion in groups. After holding small group discussions during the movie, we hold a Socratic seminar the day after the movie so that students have time to share ideas and process opposing viewpoints.
7th - 12th
Biology, Science, Writing
Stem Cells CER
As an introduction to the cell cycle, we briefly discuss cell differentiation and stem cells. I have my 7th graders read the news article about stem cells, then choose one of the CER questions to answer. I link the original article in our Schoology page as well as provide a pdf and printed copies for students that request a paper copy. Because this article is written for news rather than students, I assign it as homework. I give several days for students to read the article, choose their questio
7th - 9th
Biology, Science, Writing
Full Genius Hour System
Encourage your students to research their passions and they will develop a love for research itself! After my third successful year guiding my 7th graders in independent research projects, I've developed a detailed process to provide them with structure and freedom to explore at the same time. This is the complete set of teacher notes to successfully incorporate Genius Hour into your curriculum now!
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Science, Writing-Essays
Scientific Method Stations Unit
This resource is designed to introduce seventh through nine grade students to the scientific method. Students work together to learn about experimental design, data collection and analysis using the 'work at your own pace' stations method. Each of my units has six assignments based on the following assignment types: Research, Data, Lab, Design, Explore, and Communicate.Because we're unsure how teaching in the near future will occur, I've included a plan for teaching this unit in the physical
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Science
Genius Hour Introduction
Encourage your students to research their passions and they will develop a love for research itself! After my third successful year guiding my 7th graders in independent research projects, I've developed a detailed process to provide them with structure and freedom to explore at the same time.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Library Skills, Science
Cell Analogy Project: An Eco-Village
Eco-Village Cell Analogy ProjectThis project is designed to be a component of the Zoo & Research Center Problem Based Learning Unit in which students investigate ecology and design an ideal local zoo. The purpose of the zoo is to provide an immersive research experience for endangered species. This project could easily be completed as a stand-alone cell unit project after students learn cell structures. After a brief introduction students work independently and/or in small groups for approximate
7th - 12th
Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
Cake Core Sampling & Fossils
This foldable is designed to accompany a cake core sampling activity that students will do to investigate the relationship between layers of the earth and evidence for organisms changing over time. The instructions for the core sampling are intentionally quite vague so that the teacher has the freedom to choose the best fit for the group (whole cake, cupcakes, large groups, individuals, etc). This can easily be adapted to work with students from elementary through high school ages in a tradition
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Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
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Experience
Welcome, fellow middle school science teachers! I’m so glad you’re here. With a biology degree, a master’s in biology education, and years of experience teaching grades 7–12, I know firsthand how challenging (and rewarding!) it is to make science both rigorous and exciting.
In my store, you’ll find engaging, ready-to-teach science resources designed to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and save you serious planning time. Whether you’re looking for interactive lessons, hands-on projects, or assessments with built-in support for all learners, I’ve got you covered. Every resource includes digital options to fit any teaching style—whether you're in the classroom, teaching remotely, or somewhere in between.
I’m passionate about helping students fall in love with the scientific process—asking “why,” “what if,” and “what happens next?”—and I’ve created these materials to help you make that magic happen in your own classroom.
Need help? I’m here for you anytime. Let’s make science unforgettable!
Teaching style
As Ms. Frizzle says: Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy!
She really is my hero and I strive to give my kids as many authentic, hands-on science experiences as possible. I want them to fall in love with the scientific process and constantly ask "but why? how? what happens next? what if?". The more they talk to each other, engage in debate, and offer new information they've found on their own, the better class it is!!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Undergrad- General Biology
Master's- Biology Education
PLTW certified in Medical Detectives, Design & Modeling, Energy & the Environment, and Computer Science
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