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Welcome! I'm a dedicated science educator with over 30 years of teaching experience in both high school and collegiate settings. My passion lies in making complex biological concepts accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students. Over the years, I've taught a wide range of courses including Biology, AP Biology, Forensics, and Anatomy & Physiology.
I create resources that are classroom-tested, standards-aligned, and designed to support both teachers and students in mastering key science concepts. Whether you're looking for rigorous AP-level materials or interactive labs and activities, I'm here to help you bring science to life in your classroom!
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Why Do We Get Snow? Weather Lab
Bring winter weather science to life with this hands-on, easy-to-run Why Do We Get Snow? Weather Mini-Lab! Perfect for December lessons, weather units, or an engaging pre-break activity, this mini-lab helps students see how cooling temperatures, condensation, and freezing lead to the formation of snow. Students observe temperature changes, watch ice crystals form, and connect each step to the real water cycle. With clear teacher instructions and ready-to-print student worksheets, this lesson is
3rd - 7th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-1
, 4-PS3-2
Pumpkin Science Lab: Step-by-Step Teacher Guide
🎃Make science seasonal and fun with this Pumpkin Science Lab🎃 A complete, ready-to-use lesson that combines measurement, observation, prediction, and data analysis. Perfect for October, this lab engages students in hands-on exploration while reinforcing key science skills. Students will: Predict whether their pumpkin will sink or float Measure circumference, weight, and height Make detailed observations inside and out Conduct a float test and compare results Scoop, count, and graph Reflect o
K - 7th
General Science, Graphing, Measurement
CCSS, VA SOL
3.MD.B.3
, 3.MD.B.4
, MG.2.8.a
+10
Growing Into the New Year | Goals Box Craftivity | SEL & Writing Activity
Help students reflect, reset, and set meaningful goals with this hands-on New Year Goals Box activity! Perfect for January, this engaging craftivity combines social-emotional learning, growth mindset, and reflective writing into a memorable keepsake students can revisit all year. Students will create and decorate their own Goals Box, write goals and positive intentions on goal slips, and reflect using guided journal pages. This low-prep activity encourages students to think about personal growth
1st - 6th
Not Subject Specific
Gratitude Box Activity | Thanksgiving SEL & Writing Craft
✨ What’s Included: Printable Gratitude Box template (easy to assemble and decorate) and gratitude slips for student reflections Teacher guide with step-by-step directions Discussion starters to encourage deep thinking about gratitude Printable Gratitude Journal pages for writing extensions🧡 Activity Overview: Introduce Gratitude: Discuss what it means to be thankful and why it matters. Create the Box: Students color, cut, and assemble their Gratitude Boxes. Reflect & Write: Students fill gr
K - 6th
Not Subject Specific
Thankful Tree Activity | Gratitude Writing & Bulletin Board Craft
Encourage gratitude, kindness, and connection this season — one thankful leaf at a time!The Thankful Tree Activity encourages reflection, writing, and community building as students express what they’re thankful for on colorful leaves and create a beautiful classroom display. Perfect for grades K–5, this flexible resource supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and writing practice in a meaningful, creative way. ✨ What’s Included: Printable Thankful Tree trunk (poster-size or assemble from
K - 5th
Not Subject Specific
Build-a-Snowflake Science Craftivity
Bring winter science to life with this engaging Build-a-Snowflake Craftivity! Students design, build, and analyze their own paper snowflakes while learning the science behind real snowflake formation. This low-prep activity blends hands-on crafting with core science concepts, making it perfect for December lessons, winter units, sub plans, or calming pre-break activities. As students cut and assemble their snowflakes, they explore symmetry, repeating patterns, and crystal structure, then connect
3rd - 6th
General Science
NGSS
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-PS1-1
Ornament Model of an Atom Activity
Bring winter magic AND science modeling together with this engaging Ornament Model of an Atom Activity! Perfect for December lessons, science centers, hands-on modeling, and end-of-unit review, this activity lets students build a festive holiday ornament that represents the structure of an atom. Students assemble a nucleus, attach electrons to energy levels, and label the parts of the atom—all while reinforcing key physical science concepts. What’s IncludedNucleus + electron shell templateTeache
4th - 8th
Chemistry
NGSS
5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Halloween Puzzle Pack | Word Search, Crossword & Cryptogram
Add some spooky fun to your classroom this October with this engaging Halloween Puzzle Pack! Perfect for early finishers, sub plans, centers, or holiday-themed activities, this set of printable puzzles reinforces vocabulary while sharpening critical thinking skills. What’s Included: 🎃 Halloween Word Search (2 versions: easy & advanced) 🕷️ Crossword Puzzle featuring Halloween-themed terms 👻 Cryptogram Puzzle to decode a spooky riddle ✏️ Extension Activity: Students create their own cryptogram
K - 8th
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Halloween Activity & Decor Bundle | 7 Products in 1
Count and Match Numbers - Halloween Theme
Make learning count and match the number, a great fun activity for pre-school and Kindergarten students with a Halloween theme
PreK - 1st
Numbers
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About the store
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Welcome! I'm a dedicated science educator with over 30 years of teaching experience in both high school and collegiate settings. My passion lies in making complex biological concepts accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students. Over the years, I've taught a wide range of courses including Biology, AP Biology, Forensics, and Anatomy & Physiology.
I create resources that are classroom-tested, standards-aligned, and designed to support both teachers and students in mastering key science concepts. Whether you're looking for rigorous AP-level materials or interactive labs and activities, I'm here to help you bring science to life in your classroom!
My own education history
Master’s in Education & Zoology
Bachelor’s in Education & Biological Sciences
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