Inquiry Lab Studio
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Wisconsin, United States
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I've been in education for 15 years, initially as a sign language interpreter, and since, a teacher with experience developing inquiry-based and project-based units for grades 3-8. I am experienced in designing traditional, nature-based, and virtual classrooms, creating real-world simulations, budgeting projects, and cross-curricular learning experiences that support academic standards and skill development.
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What's a Claim? - No Prep CER Intro Lesson to Claims
Looking for an engaging way to introduce claims before diving into CER or science content? This no-prep resource helps students understand what a claim is—and what it is not— using high-interest, middle school–friendly topics like games, school policies, and everyday debates. By starting with familiar topics, students can focus on clarity and structure, building confidence they can transfer to science investigations and CER writing. What’s Included✔ Interactive slideshow introducing claims ✔ Sen
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (ELA), Writing
Evidence Practice for CER- Claim Evidence, Reasoning
Evidence Practice: Choosing Strong Evidence (CER Activity)Help students stop using opinions as evidence and start using real data to support scientific claims with this engaging CER evidence practice activity. Many students struggle to move beyond opinions when supporting their ideas. This structured worksheet gives students guided practice analyzing data tables, patterns, and observations so they can confidently select evidence that truly supports a claim. Through three real-world scenarios, st
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Design an Inquiry Investigation - A Free Inquiry Planning Sheet for Grades 6-8
A Free Inquiry Planning Sheet for Middle School Science (Grades 6–8)Help students move beyond following directions and start thinking like scientists. This free inquiry planning sheet supports students as they design, test, and reflect on their own investigations. It works across life science, physical science, and earth & space science, and can be used at any point in a unit, from introducing inquiry to assessing student thinking. Students will: Describe observations from a phenomenon Write a
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Claim vs. Evidence Card Sort
Claim vs. Evidence Card Sort (FREE)A CER Foundations Activity for Science & Inquiry ClassroomsStudents often confuse claims with evidence—and that confusion can derail scientific writing before it even begins. This Claim vs. Evidence Card Sort helps students clearly distinguish between the two using concrete, student-friendly examples. In this low-prep activity, students sort statements into Claim or Evidence, building a strong foundation for future CER (Claim–Evidence–Reasoning) work. What
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (ELA)
NGSS
MS-PS2-4
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS2-4
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Experience
I've been in education for 15 years, initially as a sign language interpreter, and since, a teacher with experience developing inquiry-based and project-based units for grades 3-8. I am experienced in designing traditional, nature-based, and virtual classrooms, creating real-world simulations, budgeting projects, and cross-curricular learning experiences that support academic standards and skill development.
Teaching style
I create inquiry-based, project-based, and real-world learning experiences. Most of my resources are designed specifically for middle school students (grades 6-8). My resources focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of academic skills through engaging projects and investigations.
Each resource is classroom tested and designed to be teacher-friendly, with clear directions, student-ready materials, scaffolds, and rubrics that support diverse learners without adding extra prep.
Additional biographical information
I am a middle school educator with experience designing inquiry-driven instruction across science, social studies, and cross-curricular learning. I am passionate about helping students connect classroom learning to real-world contexts and meaningful problems.
Inquiry Lab Studio was created to support teachers looking for engaging, standards-aligned resources that promote deeper thinking and student ownership.
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