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Hi! I'm an 8th-grade science teacher in Missouri with 8 years of experience teaching both Life Science and Physical Science. I have a passion for making science engaging and accessible to all students. Whether we’re diving into ecosystems, exploring the laws of motion, or experimenting with chemical reactions, I strive to create hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that help students develop a deep understanding of the world around them.
With a focus on inquiry, real-world connections, and differentiated instruction, I design resources that support students' diverse learning styles and encourage critical thinking. My goal is to help students not only master the content but also develop a lifelong love for science.
On my Teachers Pay Teachers store, you’ll find a variety of ready-to-use lesson plans, worksheets, labs, and activities that are classroom-tested and designed to keep students engaged. I believe in creating practical resources that save teachers time while providing students with the best possible learning experiences. Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, I’ve got you covered with high-quality materials that fit your needs.
Thanks for visiting my store, and I hope you find something that makes your teaching a little easier and your students’ learning fun!
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Lab Safety & Scientific Method Escape Room Activity - Back to School 6th - 8th
Kick off the school year with this Back to School Lab Safety Escape Room - a fun, interactive way to teach or review science lab safety rules with your middle school students! Perfect for grades 6-8, this engaging science classroom activity reinforces essential lab procedures, safety symbols, CER and equipment identification through puzzles, critical thinking challenges, and teamwork. The print-and-go science escape room is ideal for the first week of school, science stations, or
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
TEKS
SCIENCE.8.1.A
, SCIENCE.8.1.C
, SCIENCE.8.1.D
Design a Flower Project - Review Parts of a Flower, Pollination, & Reproduction
Engage your students with this creative Design a Flower Project, perfect for art, science, or STEM integration! This hands-on activity allows students to explore the beauty of flowers while applying essential design skills. Created by an 8th grade science teacher, this project aligns with NGSS MS-LS1-4.What's Included?✔️ Step-by-step project instructions for both teacher and student ✔️ Flower anatomy and design reference sheets✔️ Guided templates for sketching and drawing ✔️ Creative
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-4
, SCIENCE.6.12.A
, SCIENCE.8.12.A
+4
Life Science Review Stations - Engaging & Low Prep Middle School Problem Trails
Make review engaging, active, and stress-free with this comprehensive Life Science Problem Trail Bundle for middle school! These movement-based, self-checking review activities gets students up, thinking, and collaborating while reinforcing key life science concepts. Perfect for small groups, stations, whole-class review, or test prep, this bundle makes content stick without adding extra prep for you. Topics Included:✅ Cells ✅ Ecosystems ✅ Human Body Systems ✅ Human Impact on the Environ
6th - 8th
Biology, Reading, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
+34
Plant & Animal Cell Organelles: Color, Label, Fold Structure & Function Activity
Perfect for middle school classrooms, this Plant & Animal Cell Organelles Activity includes both English and Spanish versions! Students will explore the structure & function of key cell organelles with this engaging foldable activity. The activity involves coloring, labeling, and cutting out a foldable diagram for both plant and animal cells, making it perfect for reinforcing cell structure concepts. This resource includes detailed slides for classroom instruction, and the Spanish versi
6th - 8th
Biology, Science, Spanish
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, SCIENCE.8.13.A
+2
Evolution Review Activity: Hands-On Fun Survival of the Fittest Simulation Game
Bring evolution to life in your classroom with this hands-on Survivor Evolution Activity! Designed for middle school life science, this activity helps students understand natural selection, adaptation, and survival of the fittest through an engaging, interactive simulation.Students will manipulate traits, face environmental challenges, and make survival decisions, seeing firsthand how certain traits increase an organism's chances of survival. Perfect for NGSS-aligned lessons, this resou
6th - 8th
Biology, Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
, SCIENCE.6.13.C
+12
Human Body Systems Review Activity: Middle School Fun, Differentiated, Hands-On
Bring energy, excitement, and interactive learning to your classroom with this high-interest Human Body Systems Olympics Review Activity! This hands-on, engaging game transforms body systems review into a memorable whole class activity where students complete fun Olympic-style challenges while reinforcing important science concepts. Included Activities:The Cookie Coordination Challenge - moving a cookie from their forehead to mouth without the use of hands.The Circulation Speed Run - sprint
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Measurement
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
, SCIENCE.7.13.A
Plant & Animal Reproduction Vocabulary/Reading Word Wall Activity Middle School
Bring your classroom walls to life with this engaging Reproduction Word Wall! This resource is designed to support student understanding of key concepts in plant structures and functions and animal behaviors through clear, student-friendly vocabulary. Perfect for middle school life science, this word wall helps reinforce essential terms such as sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, courtship behaviors, pollination, and many more!What's Included:✅ An engaging reading passage to get
6th - 8th
Biology, Reading, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-2
+18
Halloween Science Activity: Pumpkin Decomposition CER Cycles of Matter 6th - 8th
Bring the spooky season to your science classroom with this hands-on, low-prep Halloween activity that helps students explore decomposers, cycles of matter, and the process of decomposition in a fun and meaningful way! In this Pumpkin Decomposition Observation Lab, students will watch what happens when a pumpkin begins to rot and record their observations over time. Perfect for the fall season, this activity combines real-world science, reading comprehension, and critical thinking in on
6th - 8th
Biology, Environment, Science of Reading
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
+70
Human Body Systems Review Stations Activity - Middle School Low-Prep & Fun
Looking for a fun, low-prep, and engaging way to review human body systems with your middle school students? This Human Body Systems Problem Trail is a self-paced, interactive station activity designed to boost comprehension and reinforce key concepts in a high-interest, hands-on format. Perfect for test-prep, small group work, or independent review, this resource includes 13 multiple choice questions that guide students through a self-checking problem trail - making it both fun and
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, SCIENCE.7.13.A
Human Impact on the Environment Vocab Triangle Puzzle Activity - Middle School
Help your students deepen their understanding of human impacts on the environment with this engaging, hands-on Triangle Puzzle & Vocabulary Activity! Perfect for middle school science and environmental science units, this resource reinforces key concepts such as climate change, deforestation, pollution, biodiversity loss, renewable and nonrenewable resources, conservation, and sustainability.What's Included?✅ Triangle Puzzle Activity: Students match vocabulary terms with their correct defini
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
+20
Human Body Systems Vocab Interactive Triangle Puzzle Activity - Middle School
Looking for an engaging and interactive way to teach human body systems in your middle school science classroom? This Human Body Systems Triangle Puzzle and Vocabulary Worksheet is the perfect tool to help students master key terms and concepts while having fun! What's Included?✅ Triangle Puzzle - Featuring essential vocabulary and definitions related to the human body systems, including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems. ✅ Vocabulary Worksheet - I
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, SCIENCE.7.13.A
+1
Cell Word Wall & Reading Passage - Middle School Vocab, No-Prep, & Sub Plans
Looking for a no-prep, engaging way to teach cell structure & vocabulary to your middle school students? This real-world phenomenon-based reading passage and cell vocabulary word wall activity is the perfect blend of science literacy, content mastery, and flexible classroom use! Centered around a mysterious case of melting frogs, this resource brings cell biology to life through an intriguing science story that hooks students while introducing and reinforcing essential vocabulary. Aligned
6th - 8th
Biology, Literature, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
+16
Life Science Question Cards Review Activity - Bell Ringers - Middle School
Elevate your life science classroom with this comprehensive bundle of task cards, specially designed for middle school classrooms in mind! This all-in-one package includes every set of task cards I've crafted, covering all key life science topics. Perfect for review, practice, centers, early finishers, or even engaging group activities! What's included?✔️ Detailed questions that span all major life science units ✔️ Thought-provoking scenarios to enhance critical thinking✔️ Answer keys fo
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
+77
Human Body Systems Word Wall & Reading - Differentiated Vocab, No-Prep, Sub Plan
Looking for a ready-to-use resource that covers human body systems and levels of biological organization? This no-prep science activity includes everything you need to build vocabulary, reinforce concepts, and engage students in real-world connections - perfect for middle school life science or anatomy units. What's Included:✅ 18 vocabulary terms✅ High-interest reading passage about Ashlyn, a girl with a rare condition (congenital insensitivity to pain) ✅ Word bank for scaffolded suppo
6th - 8th
Anatomy, General Science, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
+5
Cell Organelles & Characteristics Vocab Triangle Puzzle Activity - Middle School
Help your students master the function of cell organelles and the characteristics of plant and animal cells with this engaging Triangle Puzzle & Vocabulary Activity! Ideal for middle school life science, this resource makes learning about cell structures and their functions fun and interactive. Students will review and reinforce key terms such as nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cell membrane, cell wall, vacuole, cytoplasm, and more!What's Included:✅ Triangle Puzzle Activity - Student
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
+11
Ecosystems Vocab Self-Checking & Fun Triangle Puzzle Activity - Middle School
Make learning about the cycles of matter and energy flow in ecosystems engaging and interactive with this Triangle Puzzle and Vocabulary activity. Perfect for middle school science, this resource helps students review and reinforce key concepts such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, trophic levels, decomposers, energy transfer, and more! What's Included?✅ Triangle Puzzle Activity - Students match vocabulary terms with their correct definitions to form a large, completed triangle! Thi
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
+12
Life Science Vocab Low-Prep & Self-Paced Triangle Puzzle Review Activity Bundle
Make life science review sessions fun and interactive with this bundle of Triangle Puzzles! Designed by an experienced 8th-grade science teacher, these puzzles cover every major middle school life science unit, turning complex concepts into memorable learning experiences. What's Included?✅ A complete set of triangle puzzles for all major life science units, including cells, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and human body systems. ✅ Vocabulary sheets, both blank and filled out for easy diff
6th - 8th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
+74
Lab Safety & Scientific Method Vocab Word Wall Activity - 6th - 8th Science
Support your middle school science students with this comprehensive word wall resource covering essential lab safety, scientific method, and lab equipment vocabulary. Perfect for middle school science classrooms, this set includes three differentiated versions of each term to support vocabulary development and student engagement: ✅ Complete Version (term + definition) ✏️ Fill-in-the-Blank Version Write-Your-Own Definition Version Aligned with NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, this
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Vocabulary
Human Impact on the Environment Question Cards Review Activity
Engage your students in meaningful discussions about environmental science with these Human Impact on the Environment Question Cards! Designed for 5th - 8th grade science, this set of 24 printable cards is perfect for review games, group discussions, task stations, or exit tickets. What's Included:♻️ 16 question cards with thought-provoking prompts about topics such as pollution, climate change, resource depletion, conservation, and sustainability. ♻️ 4 blank cards with continued numbers fo
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-1
+21
Evolution Vocab Interactive & Low-Prep Triangle Puzzle Activity - Middle School
Looking for an engaging way to teach evolution concepts in your middle school science classroom? This Evolution Triangle Puzzle and Vocabulary Activity is perfect for helping students master key vocabulary and concepts related to biological evolution and natural selection! What's Included?✅ Triangle Puzzle - featuring essential vocabulary and definitions related to evolution, including natural selection, genetic variation, adaptation, and more!✅ Vocabulary Worksheet - Introduce and reinfor
6th - 8th
Biology, Science, Vocabulary
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
+15
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Experience
Hi! I'm an 8th-grade science teacher in Missouri with 8 years of experience teaching both Life Science and Physical Science. I have a passion for making science engaging and accessible to all students. Whether we’re diving into ecosystems, exploring the laws of motion, or experimenting with chemical reactions, I strive to create hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that help students develop a deep understanding of the world around them.
With a focus on inquiry, real-world connections, and differentiated instruction, I design resources that support students' diverse learning styles and encourage critical thinking. My goal is to help students not only master the content but also develop a lifelong love for science.
On my Teachers Pay Teachers store, you’ll find a variety of ready-to-use lesson plans, worksheets, labs, and activities that are classroom-tested and designed to keep students engaged. I believe in creating practical resources that save teachers time while providing students with the best possible learning experiences. Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, I’ve got you covered with high-quality materials that fit your needs.
Thanks for visiting my store, and I hope you find something that makes your teaching a little easier and your students’ learning fun!
My own education history
I received my education at Missouri State University!
Bachelor’s degree in Middle School Science Education with an emphasis in science and math.
Master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.
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