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NextWave Science was created by an international educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom instruction, leadership, and curriculum development. Led by a PhD in Educational Psychology, the work focuses on NGSS-aligned science instruction, hands-on learning, differentiation, and the use of Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to support student understanding.
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FREE NGSS Crater Collision Investigation Lab | Gravity, Mass & Impact Craters
Make gravity ENGAGING with this FREE hands-on NGSS-aligned crater investigation lab! Students investigate how gravity, mass, and height affect impact crater size using a fun flour-and-cocoa collision model. Perfect for Grades 6–8, this lab helps students analyze patterns, collect data, and build CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) skills while exploring real-world planetary science. This ready-to-teach resource includes: ✔ Teacher Guide ✔ Student Lab Notes ✔ Data Tables ✔ CER Writing Practice
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, 7.SP.B.3
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Also included in: Physical Science Investigation Labs Bundle | NGSS Aligned Hands-On
FREE CER Invisible Force: Electricity, Magnetism & Fields | NGSS | Grades 6-8
FREE CER Practice Worksheets for Middle School Science! “Invisible Forces: Electricity, Magnetism & Fields” helps students strengthen their Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) writing skills while exploring magnetic forces, collisions, and force interactions. These NGSS-aligned worksheets are perfect for reinforcing physical science concepts through data analysis, scientific explanation, and evidence-based reasoning. This print-and-teach FREE resource includes structured CER support, sentence s
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
FREE Forces & Motion CER Practice | NGSS Aligned Newton’s Laws Activity
Help students strengthen their scientific writing skills with this FREE Forces & Motion CER Practice activity! Students practice writing Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning while applying key concepts related to forces, motion, mass, and Newton’s Laws. This ready-to-use activity is perfect for reinforcing science concepts while building critical thinking and NGSS-aligned argumentation skills. Students analyze real-world scenarios, interpret data, and explain motion using scientific reasoning. What’s
6th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
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About the store
Experience
NextWave Science was created by an international educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom instruction, leadership, and curriculum development. Led by a PhD in Educational Psychology, the work focuses on NGSS-aligned science instruction, hands-on learning, differentiation, and the use of Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to support student understanding.
Teaching style
NextWave Science is rooted in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that actively engages students in the scientific process. Lessons emphasize Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) to develop critical thinking and scientific communication. All resources are designed with differentiation in mind, ensuring access to rigorous, NGSS-aligned content. Through structured labs, activities, and real-world applications, students build deeper understanding and increase their Depth of Knowledge (DOK).
Awards & shining teacher moments
The educator who leads NextWave Science has over 20 years of international teaching and curriculum leadership experience, including serving on secondary leadership teams and contributing to school-wide initiatives. Notable accomplishments include founding a National Junior Honor Society chapter and presenting at numerous AMISA workshops on NGSS-aligned instruction, assessment design, and student-centered learning. Curricula developed through NextWave Science have demonstrated measurable impact, contributing to growth in student performance, including multiple-point gains on NWEA MAP assessments.
My own education history
B.Sc. in Sociology
M.Ed. in International Education
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
I hold US teaching license in:
Administrative Services Credential (ASC)
Special Education K-12
Elementary Education 1-6
Secondary Education 7-12 in Math, General Science, Biology & Chemistry
I also hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from England
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