Remote Scientists
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
About the store
I am a high school biology teacher who creates classroom-tested resources designed to make complex life science concepts engaging and accessible. I currently teach high school biology and design lessons aligned to NGSS standards, focusing on topics like genetics, cell biology, ecology, and evolution.
Many of the resources in this store began as activities for my own students. I refine them each year based on real classroom feedback to ensure they are clear, effective, and genuinely engaging for students.
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Our Planet: Complete 8-Episode Viewing & Question Bundle (Netflix/YouTube)
Transform your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of ready-to-use resources for all 8 episodes of the acclaimed Netflix docuseries Our Planet. Each episode features thought-provoking, standards-aligned questions that spark critical thinking as students explore Earth’s most extraordinary habitats and the challenges they face. Perfect for science, environmental studies, Earth Day, sub plans, or enrichment, this bundle covers every major biome and ecosystem, integrating biodiversity, adaptat
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
+13
Nervous System Bundle: Reading + Reaction Rate Lab Activity + Puzzle: Grades 6–9
Help students build a foundational understanding of the nervous system with this engaging reading + lab bundle designed for grades 6–8 or introductory high school biology. This bundle pairs a student-friendly nervous system reading with a hands-on reaction time lab that allows students to investigate how the body Detects and responds to stimuli. Together, these resources reinforce structure–function relationships, basic cause-and-effect reasoning, and real-world connections to human health—witho
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Health
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+2
Respiratory System Bundle: Blood & Heart Reading + Heart Rate Lab (Grades 6–9)
Help students build a foundational understanding of the respiratory system with this engaging reading + lab bundle designed for grades 6–8 or introductory high school biology. This bundle pairs a student-friendly respiratory system reading with a hands-on modeling lab that allows students to investigate how breathing works by constructing a physical model. Together, these resources reinforce structure–function relationships, basic cause-and-effect reasoning, and real-world connections to human h
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Health
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+2
Circulatory System Bundle: Blood & Heart Reading + Heart Rate Lab (Grades 6–9)
Help students build a foundational understanding of the circulatory system with this engaging reading + lab bundle designed for grades 6–8 or introductory high school biology. This bundle pairs a student-friendly circulatory system reading with a hands-on heart rate lab that allows students to investigate how exercise affects heart rate. Together, these resources reinforce structure–function relationships, basic cause-and-effect reasoning, and real-world connections to human health—without overw
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Health
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+1
Nervous System Reaction Time Lab | MS Science | NGSS | No-Prep Activity
Help students understand how the nervous system responds to stimuli with this hands-on reaction time lab designed specifically for middle school science (grades 6–8) and adaptable for grades 6–9. In this engaging investigation, students measure their reaction time using a simple ruler drop test and analyze how practice improves response speed by strengthening neural pathways. The lab emphasizes brain processing, neuron communication, and voluntary responses, without confusing reflex demonstratio
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
, HS-LS1-3
Heart Rate Lab Bundle: Differentiated Circulatory System Labs (Grades 6–12)
This differentiated heart rate lab bundle includes two complete versions of the same investigation—allowing you to meet the needs of multiple grade levels and ability ranges with one cohesive resource. ✔ Standard Lab (Grades 6–8): Introductory, single-variable focus ✔ Challenge Lab (Grades 9–12): Advanced data analysis, recovery rates, CER Perfect for: Differentiation within one class Vertical alignment across grades Honors extensions or scaffolded instruction Designed to align seamlessly with
5th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Health
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+1
Respiratory System Model Lab: Balloon Lung & Diaphragm Activity | NGSS MS-LS1
Help students see how breathing works with this hands-on respiratory system model lab! In this engaging middle school science activity, students build a balloon-in-a-bottle lung model to investigate how the diaphragm controls airflow through changes in volume and pressure. This lab is designed to directly address common misconceptions like “lungs suck air in” and “the diaphragm pulls on the lungs” while reinforcing structure and function and cause-and-effect reasoning aligned to NGSS. What St
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
, HS-LS1-3
ABCs of Middle School Science | 52 Minimalist Classroom Decor Posters Pack
Create a calm, science-forward classroom with this ABCs of Middle School Science poster set. Designed for grades 6–9, these minimalist posters introduce essential science vocabulary using simple language and clean visuals—perfect for daily exposure without overwhelming students. Each poster features: A single science term A 2–4 word, student-friendly tagline A clear, intuitive visual that reinforces meaning This set works beautifully as classroom decor, a bulletin board, or a yearlong visual re
5th - 9th
General Science
Interactive Food Webs & Energy Flow: Guided Notes & Drag-and-Drop Activity
Engage students in your ecology unit with this interactive, no-prep Google Slides activity that teaches food webs, energy pyramids, and the 10% rule—all with guided notes and drag-and-drop elements! Students will learn how producers, consumers, and decomposers interact within an ecosystem and apply their knowledge by building their own food web from scratch. This digital resource includes: ✅ Embedded instructional video introducing food webs and energy flow ✅ Click-and-drag interactive slides
5th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
Heart Rate Lab: Effect of Exercise on the Circulatory System (Grades 6–8)
Help students explore how the heart responds to physical activity with this introductory heart rate lab designed for middle school and early high school biology. Students measure their heart rate before and after exercise, analyze simple cause-and-effect relationships, and connect heart function to oxygen delivery and energy use. This lab emphasizes clear procedures, accessible analysis, and real-world health connections without overwhelming students. Best For: Grades 6–8 Intro biology or life
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-3
Black History Month STEM Scientists Worksheet | No-Prep Matching Activity
Teach students about Black innovators in STEM with this printable, no-prep matching worksheet! This self-contained worksheet it perfect for middle and high school science classes. Students will match 8 influential scientists — including George Washington Carver, Katherine Johnson, Mae Jemison, Percy Julian, Marie Daly, Lonnie Johnson, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, and Neil deGrasse Tyson — to their contributions. Includes: Self-contained matching activity PDF printable format for easy classroom use Su
5th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Pride Month STEM Scientists Worksheet | No-Prep Matching Activity
Celebrate LGBTQ+ pioneers in STEM with this printable, no-prep matching worksheet! This self-contained worksheet is perfect for middle and high school science classrooms. Students will match 8 LGBTQ+ scientists — including Alan Turing, Sara Josephine Baker, Ben Barres, Lynn Conway, Sally Ride, Nergis Mavalvala, Megan Smith, and Angelica Ross — to their contributions. Includes: Self-contained matching activityPDF printable format for classroom or remote learningSupports biology, chemistry, physic
5th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Women’s History Month STEM Scientists Worksheet | No-Prep Matching Activity
Celebrate women in STEM with this printable, no-prep matching worksheet! This self-contained worksheet is ideal for middle and high school science classrooms. Students will match 8 pioneering women scientists — including Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin, Chien-Shiung Wu, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, Tu Youyou, Jane Goodall, and Donna Strickland — to their scientific achievements. Includes: Self-contained matching activityPDF printable format for quick classroom useSupports biology, chemistry,
5th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Our Planet: "Fresh Water" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Fresh Water” — the visually stunning seventh episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Focusing on rivers, lakes, and wetlands, this episode demonstrates the water cycle’s role in shaping ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on freshwater resources, aligning with hydrology and ecology units. What’s Included: 5
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
+3
Hispanic Heritage Month STEM Scientists Worksheet | No-Prep Matching Activity
Teach students about Hispanic & Latinx innovators in STEM with this printable, no-prep matching worksheet! This worksheet is self-contained for middle and high school classrooms, and perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month in STEM classrooms. Students will match 8 influential Latinx scientists and engineers — including Carlos Juan Finlay, Mario Molina, Luis Walter Alvarez, Antonia Novello, France A. Córdova, Ellen Ochoa, Franklin Chang-Díaz, and Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski — to their accomplishments.
5th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Our Planet: "Coastal Seas" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Coastal Seas” — the visually stunning fourth episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Examining life in shallow ocean waters, this episode addresses marine biodiversity, food webs, and human impacts such as overfishing and coral bleaching-ideal for marine biology or conservation units. What’s Included: 5 short-answer
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-3
+3
Our Planet: "Frozen Worlds" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Frozen Worlds” — the visually stunning second episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Focusing on the Arctic and Antarctic, this episode explores adaptations to extreme cold, climate change impacts, and food web dynamics, supporting units on biomes, adaptation, and environmental science. What’s Included: 5 short-answ
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
+3
Our Planet: "One Planet" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “One Planet” — the visually stunning first episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode provides a global overview of Earth’s diverse habitats and interconnected ecosystems, making it ideal for introducing ecology, biodiversity, and the concept of interdependence. What’s Included: 5 short-answer questions for
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
+3
Our Planet: "From Deserts to Grasslands" Netflix Movie Guide | Editable
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: "From Deserts to Grasslands” — the visually stunning fifth episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode investigates survival strategies in arid and grassland environments, migration, and the consequences of habitat loss, fitting well with units on biomes, adaptation, and human-environment interactions. What’s
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-LS2-4
+4
Our Planet: "Forests" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Forests” — the visually stunning season 1 finale episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode explores temperate and tropical forests, emphasizing biodiversity, carbon storage, and the resilience of ecosystems, making it suitable for lessons on climate change, succession, and conservation. What’s Included: 5
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
+3
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About the store
Experience
I am a high school biology teacher who creates classroom-tested resources designed to make complex life science concepts engaging and accessible. I currently teach high school biology and design lessons aligned to NGSS standards, focusing on topics like genetics, cell biology, ecology, and evolution.
Many of the resources in this store began as activities for my own students. I refine them each year based on real classroom feedback to ensure they are clear, effective, and genuinely engaging for students.
Teaching style
Since most of my teaching career has been in alternative education and/or special education classrooms, my teaching style focuses on active learning, inquiry, and problem-solving to increase engagement for the most reluctant learners. I believe students understand biology best when they interact with the concepts rather than simply memorizing vocabulary.
That’s why many of my resources include puzzle-style review activities, escape rooms and challenge games, scaffolded notes and guided practice, NGSS-aligned questions, and real-world connections
My goal is to help teachers save time while giving students meaningful learning experiences.
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