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18 years total in teaching science grades 7-12th grade Ive taught staar tested areas 16/18 years. I have been a middle school and high school department chair. (Current role in HS).I also Coached girl sports for 10 years. Taught all Emerging bilingual students in Environmental Systems. Other classes I have taught: Chemistry, IPC, Forensic Science, Ap Physic C, Anatomy& Physiology, OR Physics.
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Preview of Biomolecules Differentiated Reading Passages for Biology

Biomolecules Differentiated Reading Passages for Biology

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This engaging Biomolecules Literacy Activity combines high school biology content with science reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Students explore the four major biomolecules—carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids—through differentiated reading passages, academic vocabulary, text evidence questions, and written response prompts. This resource supports biology TEKS alignment, scientific literacy, close reading, vocabulary development, and constructed response writing
Preview of EOY: Physics Alphabet Project

EOY: Physics Alphabet Project

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Bring creativity and science vocabulary together with this engaging Physics Alphabet Book Project! Students work in pairs to create an A–Z physics mini-book using key science vocabulary, illustrations, and student-friendly definitions. This low-prep activity encourages collaboration, critical thinking, organization, and content review while reinforcing important Physics TEKS concepts. Perfect for Physics, STEM classrooms, substitutes, review days, enrichment activities, or end-of-unit projects!
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EOY: Astronomy Alphabet Project

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Bring creativity and science vocabulary together with this engaging Astronomy Alphabet Book Project! Students work in pairs to create an A–Z astronomy mini-book using key space science vocabulary, illustrations, and student-friendly definitions. This low-prep activity encourages critical thinking, collaboration, organization, and content review while allowing students to showcase creativity in a fun, meaningful way. Perfect for Astronomy, Earth & Space Science, STEM enrichment, sub plans, early
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Physics Anchor Charts

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🚀 Physics Anchor Charts Bundle | Motion, Forces, & Scientific Skills Make abstract physics concepts visual, engaging, and student-friendly with this set of high-impact anchor charts! Perfect for reinforcing key ideas and supporting student understanding in middle school and high school science classrooms. This resource includes vibrant, easy-to-read anchor charts covering essential physics topics such as: Momentum (p = mv) with real-world visuals Scalar vs. Vector quantities Newton’s Laws
Preview of Physics Stations: Circular Motion, Torque & Universal Gravitation

Physics Stations: Circular Motion, Torque & Universal Gravitation

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Make physics engaging, rigorous, and real-world with this 10-station Physics activity covering Circular Motion, Torque, and Universal Gravitation—perfect for High School Physics classes in Texas and beyond. This resource is designed to get students thinking like physicists, not just plugging numbers into formulas. Each station includes a short, high-interest reading connected to real-world applications (sports, space, engineering, amusement parks) followed by a free-response problem that
Preview of Biology Visual Quick Writes | PRINT & GO! | STAAR-Aligned

Biology Visual Quick Writes | PRINT & GO! | STAAR-Aligned

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Looking for a low-prep, high-rigor Biology resource that actually gets students thinking and writing scientifically? This PRINT & GO Biology Quick Writes bundle is designed for 9th grade Biology and aligns directly with Texas Biology TEKS and STAAR expectations. Each topic combines visual analysis, short reading passages, and scaffolded A–E questions that move students from identify → explain → analyze → justify. Perfect for bell ringers, exit tickets, stations, sub plans, test review, and daily
Preview of Circular Motion Unit

Circular Motion Unit

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This Unit Includes: PPT, 2 Math practices also can be used as a quiz.
Preview of Circular Motion Simple Practice

Circular Motion Simple Practice

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Two versions of Simple Math practice for Circular Motion. Answers are given so students need to show work.
Preview of Circular Motion Practice

Circular Motion Practice

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This Circular Motion Practice Bundle is a scaffolded, TEKS-aligned resource designed for Physics classrooms. The set intentionally builds from conceptual understanding to quantitative problem solving and culminates in Free Response Question (FRQ). What’s Included: ✔ Practice 1 – Multiple Choice STAAR-style conceptual questions Vector direction analysis (velocity vs. acceleration) Force identification (tension, friction, normal force) ✔ Practice 2 – Short Answer (OL / Advanced Learners
Preview of Circular Motion PPT

Circular Motion PPT

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Make Circular Motion Click! This ready-to-use Circular Motion PowerPoint brings physics concepts to life with clear visuals, real-world examples, and student-friendly explanations. Perfect for middle or high school science classrooms, this resource simplifies complex ideas like centripetal acceleration, tangential velocity, and uniform circular motion into engaging, digestible slides. Whether you're introducing a new unit, reinforcing key concepts, or preparing students for assessments, this PPT
Preview of Paper Roller Coaster

Paper Roller Coaster

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To design, construct, and test a functional paper roller coaster that successfully guides a marble from a starting height to an end point, demonstrating the principles of mechanical energy transformation and conservation.
Preview of Work, Energy, and Power | 3-Week Physics Unit with Vocabulary & Exit tickets

Work, Energy, and Power | 3-Week Physics Unit with Vocabulary & Exit tickets

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Engage your physics students with this fully editable, inquiry-based Work, Energy, and Power Unit Presentation aligned to Texas TEKS P.7(A–C). Designed for use with peer instruction and guided inquiry, this 15-day lesson series promotes active learning through purposeful talk, real-world examples, and critical writing exit tickets. Each slide is structured for clarity and discussion, featuring sections for notes, peer questions, vocabulary, and TEKS alignment. Perfect for ONRamps-style classr
Preview of Leveled Science Reading: Active vs. Passive Transport (ESL–Advanced)

Leveled Science Reading: Active vs. Passive Transport (ESL–Advanced)

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Make active and passive transport click for every learner with this colorful, leveled reading resource! Students explore how the cell membrane acts like a tiny gatekeeper, deciding what gets in and out. With three scaffolded passages (ESL, On-Level, and Advanced), guiding questions, and a visual data chart, this resource helps every student grasp key biology concepts while building reading confidence — perfect for differentiation, STAAR prep, or quick sub plans!
Preview of The Vanishing Fish: Reading passage Scaffolded for ESL, OnLevel and Advanced

The Vanishing Fish: Reading passage Scaffolded for ESL, OnLevel and Advanced

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Vanishing Fish: Differentiated High School Reading PassageDiscover why fish are dying in Texas lakes! This TEKS-aligned passage is scaffolded for ESL, on-level, and advanced learners. Students will explore fertilizer runoff, algal blooms, and low oxygen, with critical thinking questions to analyze and predict outcomes. Perfect for classwork, homework, or test prep!
Preview of Task Cards Impulse and Momentum

Task Cards Impulse and Momentum

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Make momentum unforgettable! 💥 These Impulse & Momentum Task Cards give students the perfect mix of calculation and critical thinking practice. With real-world scenarios—from baseballs to car crashes—students apply formulas, solve for impulse, force, and momentum, and deepen their understanding through conceptual questions. ✨ Great for stations, bell ringers, exit tickets, or quick review before a test. Aligned to Texas TEKS 112.39.C(4)(F) — Impulse and Momentum.
Preview of Impulse and Momentum Mini Lab

Impulse and Momentum Mini Lab

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Launch learning into motion! 🚀 This hands-on Balloon Rocket Impulse & Momentum Lab makes abstract physics concepts come alive. Students build a simple rocket, collect real data, and calculate velocity, momentum, and impulse—no expensive materials required! Perfect for reinforcing Newton’s Laws, force-time relationships, and real-world applications in an engaging way. ✨ Low prep • High engagement • Perfect for physical science or physics classes
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Capture the Flag

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Turn ANY digital review game (Kahoot, Blooket, Quizizz, Gimkit, Wayground, etc.) into an engaging, team-based competition your students will beg to play again! Here’s how it works: Students play their favorite quiz game in teams. When a team answers a question correctly, they earn the right to grab a colored flag card. Once all flags are collected, teams can start stealing flags from one another to keep the game exciting until the very end! At the end of play, simply total up the point values
Preview of Enzyme and mystery Digestion Reading Comprehension

Enzyme and mystery Digestion Reading Comprehension

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This nonfiction reading passage about enzymes in digestion is perfect for integrating English I TEKS skills with science content. It helps students practice summarizing main ideas, using context clues to understand key scientific vocabulary (like enzyme, substrate, denaturation, and homeostasis), and making inferences based on text evidence. Designed for STAAR prep, this resource strengthens students’ ability to read and analyze informational texts while building content knowledge in bi
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Syllabus

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This is a general syllabus I use for my students. All of our districts are different so please make a copy and use as needed. Thanks!
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Unit Lesson Plan

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Simplify your planning and stay organized with this editable Unit Plan Template! Designed for busy teachers, this flexible and visually clean template helps you map out weekly lessons, align with TEKS or standards, track accommodations, and reflect on instructional strategies. With sections for essential questions, vocabulary, assessments, and real-world connections, this tool makes lesson planning intentional and effective. Perfect for any subject or grade level—just print or use digitally!
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Experience

18 years total in teaching science grades 7-12th grade Ive taught staar tested areas 16/18 years. I have been a middle school and high school department chair. (Current role in HS).I also Coached girl sports for 10 years. Taught all Emerging bilingual students in Environmental Systems. Other classes I have taught: Chemistry, IPC, Forensic Science, Ap Physic C, Anatomy& Physiology, OR Physics.

Teaching style

I employ an adaptive teaching style, ensuring an engaging day in science for learners of all levels. Utilizing hands-on labs, interactive technology, and fostering student choice significantly enhances rapport in my classes.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the year 2022

My own education history

I have served 17 years in education am currently an Advanced Biology and OL biology teacher with a heavy esl population at my current school.