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✨ Welcome to On-Task Teacher Tools!
With 18 years in education and experience teaching across grade levels and continents, I design resources to help you teach smarter, not harder. I'm a middle school science teacher, STEM enthusiast, and proud military spouse who has taught in a variety of classrooms—from elementary to middle school science—in several states and countries.
At On-Task Teacher Tools, you'll find thoughtfully designed lessons that boost engagement, support classroom management, and make learning stick. Whether it's a science CER with a twist of storytelling or a ready-to-go activity for busy days, each resource is crafted to be both effective and efficient—so you can stay on task and help your students thrive.
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Elementary Syllabus Template Editable Google™
Start this school year off with clear communication to your elementary students and their families! This elementary syllabus resource is an editable slide deck ( for use with Google Slides™) and includes teacher notes and an instructional screencast for editing the syllabi. Get organized with this syllabus set, included in black and white and color, to kick off your year! What is included in the resource:A two-page black and white syllabus with a back to school themeA two-page color syllabus
K - 5th
Science Lab Jobs Posters and Table Numbers Bundle
It's almost Back to School time, and whether you'll be in the classroom or distance learning, this science poster and table number bundle includes posters of science lab jobs, a set of printable nameplates, and science table numbers. To keep lab tables and trays organized, table numbers can be taped to the tables and lab trays to improve the retrieval of lab supplies during your labs. This Bundle includes: a set of 10 science lab roles posters in color and black and whitea set of 6 pages of tabl
3rd - 8th
Science
Elementary Syllabus Template Set for Back to School
Support your students and families with this elementary syllabus set! Includes 3 sets of editable syllabi and three editable newsletter templates for your elementary classroom. The resource is a set of editable slide decks for use with Google Slides ™ and includes teacher notes and an instructional screencast for editing the syllabi. Cactus, chevron, and mythical creature syllabi themes are included in black and white and color. Get organized with this syllabus set to kick off your year! What is
1st - 6th
For All Subjects
Science Safety Activity | Lab Safety Discussion Cards
This resource is perfect for introducing science safety rules to your upper elementary or middle school classroom. The set of 16 discussion cards covers science lab safety scenarios. Students can discuss the scenarios during your lab safety lessons to reinforce lab safety rules. This bundle includes: 2 sets of 16 discussion cards with 16 numbered scenarios in slides for Google Slides™ format. Each card includes a scenario that could occur in a science classroom. Students will discuss what they
4th - 8th
General Science, Science
CCSS
SL.6.1
Also included in: Science Safety Activity and Poster Bundle
STEM Syllabus Template Set | Elementary STEM | Editable Syllabus
Support your students and families with this elementary STEM syllabus set! Includes 2 sets of syllabi and an editable newsletter template for your elementary STEM classroom. Each STEM syllabus is in the easy-to-edit slide deck format ( for use with Google Slides™) and includes teacher notes and an instructional screencast for editing the syllabi. Plants and chevron syllabi themes are included in black and white and color. Get organized with this syllabus set to kick off your year! What is includ
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Middle School Chemistry Periodic Table Mystery WebQuest | NGSS Aligned
Bring the periodic table to life with this engaging, mystery-themed WebQuest designed for middle school chemistry! Students will dive into the history and science of the periodic table through an interactive, web-based investigation where an element has gone missing. This resource blends chemistry, social studies, and language arts—using original “crime lab” reports, newspaper articles, audio clips, and DBQs—to deepen understanding of chemical elements and non-fiction reading and writing skills.
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.6
, MS-PS1-2
+5
10 Graphic Organizers for use with Google Slides™
This graphic organizer set includes ten graphic organizers for use with Google Slides™: Venn diagram, 3-part Venn diagram, KWL chart, 3 column chart, T-chart, making connections, bubble map, idea map, group idea diamond, and a video-viewing note-catcher. Is in pdf format for easy printing! This resource includes the following graphic organizers compatible with Google Slides™ with editable text sections: Venn Diagram: Use for comparing and contrasting 2 ideas.3-part Venn Diagram: use for compar
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Writing
Also included in: Graphic Organizer Bundle
Elementary Science Reading Comprehension Skills Bundle
Help your students improve nonfiction reading comprehension skills in your science lessons with this reading passage set! The resource includes three nonfiction texts, lessons for summarizing, analyzing evidence, and making inferences, and writing graphic organizers. Supports NGSS Standards for Earth Science, Chemistry, and Life Science. This elementary science bundle includes a set of reading, math, and science activities. This resource includes 17-pages of resources in pdf format: Earth Scie
5th - 6th
Math, Science, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.8
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.8
+8
Daily Agenda Use With Google Slides™ Template Modern Farmhouse Theme
This resource is a modern farmhouse themed slide template that is compatible with Google Slides™. It includes 30 slides with rustic farmhouse-themed designs such as flowers, edison lightbulbs, and chevrons. Use for a daily agenda, post on your Learning Management System, or project them on to your interactive white board to pace and organize your lessons! What is included in this resource: A slide deck includes 30 editable slides with a wood/modern farmhouse theme. The design features flowers,
4th - 8th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Back to School Classroom Organization and Daily Slide Agenda Bundle
Periodic Table Word Wall Middle School Science NGSS Physical Science
Support science vocabulary development with this periodic table word wall, perfect for your middle school science classroom. The resource includes 29 slides with chemistry related vocabulary words, definitions, and images, and I've included three customizable slides for your additional vocabulary words. Students can quickly access the word wall to build vocabulary and content understanding with this periodic table resource. Included in this resource: 32 slides for use with Google Slides™ that
4th - 8th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-5
Also included in: Middle School Periodic Table Vocabulary Word Wall Bundle
Ecosystems Reading Passage and Vocabulary Activity Bundle NGSS Life Science
This resource supports middle school science standards for NGSS Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy & Dynamics. The bundle includes a word wall, a claim, evidence, and argument (CEA) writing activity, vocabulary activity worksheets, and a slide template with an ecosystem theme. Included in this resource are: Claim, Evidence, and Argument set: A fictional non-fiction newspaper article about a small town that is trying to determine if a decrease in a local deer population was due to building devel
5th - 8th
Biology, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.6
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
+4
Science Themed Slides Template Bundle Weather Ecology Chemistry & Earth Science
Get your classroom organized with this colorful, 50-slide science-theme slides template bundle for Google Slides™. This resource includes slides with chemistry, weather & climate, ecosystems, and earth science themes. Use this slide deck to organize and structure your lessons, or for creating fun signs for your classroom. What is included in this resource: A slide deck that includes 10 editable slides with a weather & climate theme. The design features clouds, lightning bolts, suns, and snowf
5th - 8th
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
Photosynthesis Vocabulary Activity and Word Wall Bundle NGSS Ecosystems
This bundle includes vocabulary words related to photosynthesis and plant studies in the upper-elementary or middle school classroom on a word wall, worksheet, and includes a vocabulary strategy poster set. Supports NGSS Middle School Ecosystems Standards This is a bundle of vocabulary activities and resources to reinforce science vocabulary related to photosynthesis. This bundle includes: a 3-paged student worksheet for use with Google Doc™, includes a one-page teacher's key, with a 3-page p
4th - 8th
Biology, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.6
, MS-LS2-3
, SCIENCE.4.12.B
Simple Machines Posters | NGSS Physics
This resource includes a set of 14 simple machines posters in color and B & W. The posters include a description of screw, pulley, inclined plane, lever, wedge, and wheel & axle and can be used for your engineering design activity, during a physics unit, or as a part of a study of simple machines. Supports engineering and physics standards. The Resource Includes:a 14-page printable document that includes each of the six simple machines in color and black and white. This set can be printed for
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Physics, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Middle School Ecosystems Claim Evidence and Argument | NGSS Ecosystems
This resource is a non-fiction set for teaching claim, evidence, and argument writing during an ecology unit in your middle school science classroom. The bundle includes one non-fiction newspaper article, a writing graphic organizer, teacher key, all in pdf and documents for use with Google Docs™ formats. This resource includes: A 6-page pdf: A fictional non-fiction newspaper article about a small town that is trying to determine if a decrease in a local deer population was due to building deve
5th - 8th
Biology, Creative Writing, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-4
Fall Morning Slide Template | Cozy Vibes | Modern Farmhouse
Happy Fall, Y'all! Get your classroom organized with this 30-slide fall and rustic farmhouse style daily slides agenda for Google Slides™. This resource includes slides with coffee cups, fall leaves, and pumpkins, with wood and solid colored backgrounds. Use this slide deck to organize and structure your lessons, or for creating fun signs for your classroom. What is included in this resource: A slide deck that includes 30 editable slides with a wood background and cozy autumn theme. The design
K - 8th
Elementary Science Reading Passage and Questions with Graphing Activity
This resource is a non-fiction writing set connected to NGSS Elementary Science Standards-Earth's Systems- summarizing. This set includes instructions for summarizing a non-fiction text that your students can use on any non-fiction text. The resource is a cross-curricular resource that includes learning tasks for elementary math, language arts, and science. This resource includes: A 6-page pdf: A 1-page newspaper article about a fishing captain who is considering towing an iceberg to his town
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Earth Sciences, Math
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
W.5.8
, MP4
, 5-ESS2-2
+2
Also included in: Elementary Science Reading Comprehension Skills Bundle
Graphic Organizer Bundle
This graphic organizer set includes ten graphic organizers compatible with Google Slides™ and in pdf formats: Venn diagram, 3-part Venn diagram, KWL chart, 3 column chart, T-chart, making connections, bubble map, idea map, group idea diamond, and a video-viewing note-catcher. Can be printed or used digitally why posted on your Learning Management System. This resource includes the following graphic organizers, 2 of each, one in pdf and one in Google Slides™ format: Venn Diagram: Use for compari
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Writing
NGSS Life Science Word Wall | Photosynthesis & Ecosystems Vocabulary
Help students build confidence with photosynthesis and ecosystems vocabulary using this visual, easy-to-understand word wall! Perfect for NGSS-aligned middle school science classrooms, this printable and digital word wall includes 16 essential terms with student-friendly definitions and clear visuals. Great for supporting all learners, especially English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with developing literacy skills. What’s Included: ✅ A 20-page word wall (Google Slides™ + printable
5th - 8th
Biology, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.6
, RST.6-8.4
, MS-LS2-3
+1
Also included in: Photosynthesis Vocabulary Activity and Word Wall Bundle NGSS Ecosystems
Weather and Climate Vocabulary Activity and Worksheets NGSS Earth Science
This resource is a 17-page document for use with Google Docs ™ that includes 4 weather vocabulary activities and a Screencast, and a set of posters to support science vocabulary skills, all related to middle school earth science standards for weather and climate. The set includes an interactive vocabulary activity that includes a Screencast to support teachers in leading the activity. Also included is a student worksheet that students can use to record the definitions (or description) and an i
5th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.6
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
+1
Also included in: Middle School Weather & Climate Vocabulary Bundle NGSS Earth Science
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✨ Welcome to On-Task Teacher Tools!
With 18 years in education and experience teaching across grade levels and continents, I design resources to help you teach smarter, not harder. I'm a middle school science teacher, STEM enthusiast, and proud military spouse who has taught in a variety of classrooms—from elementary to middle school science—in several states and countries.
At On-Task Teacher Tools, you'll find thoughtfully designed lessons that boost engagement, support classroom management, and make learning stick. Whether it's a science CER with a twist of storytelling or a ready-to-go activity for busy days, each resource is crafted to be both effective and efficient—so you can stay on task and help your students thrive.
Teaching style
⭐ Teaching Style
At On-Task Teacher Tools, I specialize in creating engaging, cross-curricular resources that help maximize instructional time and improve classroom behavior. My lessons are designed to reduce chaos, increase student focus, and support smooth daily routines—because when expectations are clear, more learning happens.
Whether you're looking for behavior management systems, bell ringers, or hands-on science and STEM activities, my resources make it easy to integrate academic content with real-world engagement. Every tool is designed to hook your students quickly—and help you keep them on-task with less stress and more success.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Once, a reluctant reader hid a copy of the Lightning Thief in his math book. This was after months of teaching and relationship-building, and I couldn't have been more proud of the student!
My own education history
I have a BA in Art Education, a BS in Chemistry, and a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Additional biographical information
I am a mom to a college student and a wife to an active duty service member. We also have a very active cat and a derpy Golden Retriever. I've lived in California, Idaho, Alaska and Germany among other locations.
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