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I’m a certified high school science and special educator from New York with 15 years of classroom experience, specializing in NGSS and NYSSLS-aligned instruction. I’ve taught in both general education and special education settings, and I design all my resources to meet the needs of diverse learners, including scaffolded supports, real-world case studies, and accessibility tools for ELL and IEP students.
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Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary Cards for NGSS Science | 222 Words + 16 Activities
A comprehensive set of 222 Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary Cards designed for all NGSS-aligned high school science courses. Includes definitions, Regents-style example sentences, and a full Teacher Guide with 16 engaging activities to strengthen CER writing, scientific literacy, and test readiness. Help your students master the academic language of science with this set of 222 Tier 2 Vocabulary Cards, designed for NGSS Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics classrooms.
8th - 11th
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
CCSS
RST.9-10.1
, RST.9-10.2
, RST.9-10.3
+17
NYS Phenomenon: Groundwater Issues Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Analyze real Long Island aquifers with data on hydraulic head and chloride. Students interpret graphs/tables and recommend solutions to saltwater intrusion. PDF print-ready. Practice skills for high school Regents Earth and Space Science, NGSS / NYSSLS.Engage students with a real New York coastal aquifer case. Learners examine the Upper Glacial, Magothy, and Lloyd aquifers, read hydraulic head and chloride trends, and connect pumping, recharge, and the freshwater–saltwater interface. The t
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
+1
NYS Phenomenon: Hurricane Sandy's Impacts Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
High School NGSS / NYSSLS Earth and Space Science Regents prep cluster practice | Analyze The Battery (NYC) tide-gauge + Long Island sites to calculate overtopping, compare barrier islands vs bluffs, and design mitigation | Print-ready PDF + Answer Key.Turn real NYC data into a high-impact lab . Students use The Battery (Manhattan) tide-gauge hydrograph and a Long Island site table to calculate total water level (tide + surge), identify overtopped locations, compare south-shore barrier isla
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-2
NYS Phenomenon: Coastal Erosion of Atlantic Shore | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Analyze real coastal data on longshore drift, dune change, and sea-level rise. NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned ( HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS2-5). Print-ready student packet + Teacher Guide, answer key, and rubric. Perfect for Earth and Space Science or Environmental Science, Regents prep, or a sub-ready data lesson. Equip students to think like coastal engineers. This hands-on data investigation walks learners through groins & alongshore transport, storm-driven dune profile change, and chronic sea-level rise—the
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
NYS Phenomenon: Hudson Valley Earthquake Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Analyze a real New York intraplate earthquake with Regents-style prompts and clear scaffolds. Students interpret P–S arrivals conceptually, compare intraplate vs. plate-boundary settings, and design practical risk-reduction strategies for bridges, dams, and dense transportation corridors. PDF print-ready + Teacher Guide & Answer Key included.Bring local relevance to Earth Science with a high-engagement case study: the 1985 Ardsley earthquake in the Hudson Valley. This resource turns authentic
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
NYS Phenomenon: Finger Lakes Formation Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Engage students with a real New York case study: the formation of the Finger Lakes. Analyze U-shaped valleys, over-deepening, drumlins, and moraines with authentic data, visuals, and CER— answer key + teacher guide included. Aligned to NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-2 and NYSSLS Earth and Space Science. Bring glacial geomorphology to life with a high-interest, local phenomenon: the Finger Lakes of New York. Students interpret real-world style data/figures, compare river vs. glacier erosion, and explai
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-2
NYS Phenomenon: Urban Heat Island Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Urban Heat Island (UHI) Investigation — NYC Data, Graphs & Design Challenge | HS-ESS3 NGSS & NYSSLS | Answer Key + Teacher GuideEngage students with real NYC UHI data, a day-night temperature graph, and a design challenge. Includes scaffolded tables, visuals, teacher guide, and answer key. Aligned to HS-ESS3 & HS-ETS1; print-ready for grades 8–12. Turn city heat into a high-interest, data-driven investigation. Students analyze NYC neighborhood UHI data (10 PM anomalies), interpret a diurnal
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
NYS Phenomenon: Lake-Effect Snow Cluster | High School ESS NGSS NYSSLS
Lake-Effect Snow HS Earth and Space Science: data plot, cross-section, wind-band ranking, MCQs, CER, and policy evaluation. NGSS and NYSSLS aligned. PDF Print and Go.Regents-style Lake-Effect Snow task: plot, cross-section, MCQs, CER, policy eval. NGSS HS-ESS3-1; NYSSLS. PDF no-prep. Product Description Real New York weather. Real Regents thinking.This Lake-Effect Snow performance task has students analyze how fetch, heat/moisture flux, wind alignment, and orographic lift on the Tug Hill P
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
+1
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I’m a certified high school science and special educator from New York with 15 years of classroom experience, specializing in NGSS and NYSSLS-aligned instruction. I’ve taught in both general education and special education settings, and I design all my resources to meet the needs of diverse learners, including scaffolded supports, real-world case studies, and accessibility tools for ELL and IEP students.
Teaching style
My approach blends inquiry-based learning with grounded structure. I believe in student-driven discovery, but I never leave them without a roadmap. I’m big on using visual organizers, simulations, and real-life data to help students connect the dots. No matter the topic, I aim to make science relevant, rigorous, and accessible for students of all levels.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’ve had students win district-wide science fair awards, present at local green energy summits, and even apply to NASA internships. One of my proudest moments? Watching a student with a learning disability give a confident presentation using the scaffolded blueprint I created, proving that the right tools unlock brilliance in every learner.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor's in environmental science and a Master's in adolescent education. As my career evolved, I completed the post-Master's coursework required to obtain additional certifications to teach students with disabilities, English language learners, and school building/district administration.
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