ScherbieScience
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Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hey there! I’m ScherbieScience: an 8th Grade Science Teacher, former Educational Technology Coach, and a big believer in making science engaging, accessible, and realistic for real classrooms. 👩🏫⚡
I have 8 years of teaching experience across both charter and public school settings and specialize in Amplify Science, curriculum adaptation, and supporting urban learners. I recently returned to the classroom, which means every resource you see here is grounded in what actually works with students today. 🧪📊
My goal is to help you save time, boost engagement, and feel confident walking into your lessons. Let’s make science exciting and manageable together! 🚀✨
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Amplify Science Traits and Reproduction: Genetics Mysteries + CER Activity
Get your students thinking like real geneticists with this interactive and mysterious Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) activity! In this engaging lesson, students work through three real-world inspired genetics scenarios, each filled with unexpected twists that challenge their understanding of inheritance, variation, and natural selection. From puzzling flower colors to bacteria that outsmart antibiotics and blood type surprises, students will analyze data, complete Punnett squares, and build str
6th - 12th
General Science
Also included in: CER Growing Bundle!!-- Amplify Science
Amplify Science 6th Grade Vocabulary Bundle
Do you have a Spiralized Curriculum? Are your students needing that extra vocabulary help? Here are the colorful vocabulary cards that add images to the different vocabulary words! These are super helpful because they are set to be printed as index card size. Use them as flashcards, print them for bulletin boards, the capabilities are endless!
6th - 12th
Science
Amplify Science Earth Systems Mysteries | CER Lab Activity
Ready to transform your Earth science class into a CSI-style science lab? Students will become Earth system detectives as they crack environmental mysteries through real-world data, scientific reasoning, and CER writing! What’s Inside: 4 Intriguing Environmental Mysteries Students investigate: The Looming Clouds (Atmosphere & Hydrosphere) The Vanishing Fish (Biosphere & Hydrosphere) The Sliding Hillside ⛰️ (Geosphere & Human Activity) The Hazy Summer (Atmosphere & Health) Real
6th - 10th
General Science
Geology on Mars- Amplify Science Digital Bundle
UPDATED 1/13/20025--- Flash Cards!!! Geology on Mars- Amplify Science Digital Review! Lesson 1.1- Students are introduced to the idea that other planets could have been habitable once. They will compare the 4 rocky planets. Lesson 1.2- Students begin to examine the surface of Mars using Google Mars. To extend the lesson, have students begin to convert the km to feet or inches to show the differences in elevation. Lesson 1.3- Students begin to sort evidence into two different claims. They begin t
7th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
CER Growing Bundle!!-- Amplify Science
🚀 Why a Growing Bundle?This is a "Buy it once, get it all" deal. By purchasing today, you get the current resources at a massive discount. As I add new CER mysteries to this bundle, the price will increase for new buyers—but you will get every single update for FREE!These will soon be updated to be fully digital too!✅ What’s Included Now:Natural Selection: Solving the mystery of population shifts.Traits & Reproduction: Investigating genetic mysteries and inheritance.Earth Systems: Analyzing t
6th - 8th
General Science
Amplify Science Middle School Flash Card Mega Bundle
Get ALL the vocabulary resources you need for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Amplify Science in one convenient bundle! This Amplify Science Complete Vocabulary Bundle includes three full sets of printable vocabulary cards covering essential science concepts across multiple disciplines, making it perfect for review games, interactive notebooks, science stations, and test prep. What’s Included?This bundle features three grade-level vocabulary card sets, each packed with key science terms and studen
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Amplify Science 8th Grade Vocabulary Bundle
Save time and engage your students with this Amplify Science Vocabulary Cards Bundle! This comprehensive set includes seven essential vocabulary review packs covering key science topics, making it the perfect resource for reinforcing important concepts through interactive learning. These printable vocabulary cards are ideal for review games, science stations, partner activities, and independent study. What’s Included?This bundle features 7 vocabulary card sets aligned with Amplify Science top
6th - 8th
Science
Amplify Science Matter and Energy in Ecosystems- Ecosystems Builder CER
Ready to take your science class to the next level? This Ecosystem Design CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) project will turn your students into ecosystem engineers! Using the interactive Ecosystem Designer site, students build a custom environment and then support their choices with scientific reasoning—all while practicing NGSS-aligned skills like modeling, analyzing, and explaining ecosystem interactions. Perfect for middle school life science or environmental units, this activity blends cr
6th - 10th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Also included in: CER Growing Bundle!!-- Amplify Science
Amplify Metabolism Engineering Internship-Shark Tank
MUST HAVE AMPLIFY SCIENCE TO USE THIS RESOURCEBring real-world food science, nutrition, and engineering into your classroom with this engaging FuturaBar STEM Challenge! Students take on the role of food engineers at FUTURA Food Engineering, where they must design a nutritious protein bar to support disaster relief efforts. This hands-on project guides students through the scientific process of food engineering, helping them create a protein bar that meets metabolic needs, has a high tast
6th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Amplify Science Engineering Internship- Shark Tank Mega Bundle
Earth Systems & Climate "Survival" Bundle: No-Prep CER, Vocab, & Shark Tank STEM
MUST HAVE AMPLIFY TO USE THIS PRODUCT 🚀 STOP SCROLLING. Your Earth Systems Unit is Officially Planned. Amplify Science: Earth’s Changing Climate & Systems MEGA BUNDLELet’s be real: Earth Systems and Climate Change are HUGE topics, and sometimes the standard curriculum needs a little... extra. As an 8th Grade Science Teacher and EdTech Coach, I built this bundle to move your students from "What is a greenhouse gas?" to "I am a literal Climate Engineer." This isn't just a pack of worksheets; i
6th - 8th
General Science
Amplify Science- Seventh Grade Vocabulary Bundle
Do you have a Spiralized Curriculum? Are your students needing that extra vocabulary help? Here are the colorful vocabulary cards that add images to the different vocabulary words! These are super helpful because they are set to be printed as index card size. Use them as flashcards, print them for bulletin boards, the capabilities are endless!
6th - 12th
Science
Shark Tank- Light and Sound Waves
Over a 15-day timeline, students work as engineering interns for innov8 studios. Their mission? To design a theoretical invention that uses wave properties to solve a real-world problem and pitch it to the critical "Knights of the Round Table" (your grading panel!). 🌟 What’s Included in This Resource? Complete Light & Sound Waves Internship Packet: A detailed, student-led workbook (provided in both English and Spanish) that guides students seamlessly through the engineering design process. Re
7th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Amplify Science Engineering Internship- Shark Tank Mega Bundle
MUST HAVE AMPLIFY SCIENCE TO ACCESS THIS RESOURCETransform your middle school science classroom with this Amplify Engineering Internship Shark Tank Bundle—a full collection of six interactive, real-world STEM projects that align perfectly with Amplify Science units! In each project, students take on the role of engineering interns at FUTURA, a fictional engineering firm, and tackle authentic challenges tied to the content of their current Amplify unit. From natural disasters to global health c
6th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Amplify Plate Motion Engineering Internship- Shark Tank
MUST HAVE AMPLIFY SCIENCE TO USE THIS RESOURCEEngage your students in a real-world problem-solving challenge with this Tsunami Warning System Engineering Challenge! In this Shark Tank-style STEM project, students act as plate motion engineers at FUTURA Plate Motion Engineering, tasked with designing an early earthquake and tsunami warning system for Sri Lanka. Using the TsunamiAlert simulation, students will analyze seismic data and design a cost-effective warning system that: ✔ Maxi
6th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Amplify Science Engineering Internship- Shark Tank Mega Bundle
Thermal Energy Digital Lab!
Are you looking for a no-prep, highly engaging way to teach thermal energy transfer? Put your students in the driver's seat with this Thermal Energy Lab! This resource guides students through a virtual investigation to discover which materials are the best "heat-savers" and which are "heat-losers." Whether you are teaching in-person or virtually, this lab turns complex concepts like conduction and insulation into a hands-on (even if digital!) discovery mission. 🧪 What’s Inside? Students
7th - 10th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Amplify Science 5th Grade Vocabulary Bundle
Calling all 5th grade science rockstars! ✨ This vocabulary card bundle is your no-prep, bilingual secret weapon for helping students tackle key science concepts across three Amplify Science units—all while making learning meaningful, accessible, and actually fun! What's Included: Modeling Matter Vocabulary Cards Ecosystem Restoration Vocabulary Cards The Earth System Vocabulary CardsEach set includes: Bilingual cards (English & Spanish) to support ELLs and diverse learners Ke
4th - 6th
General Science
Amplify Science- Natural Selection CER Activity
Ready to spark curiosity and bring natural selection to life in your classroom? This engaging, interactive activity will have your students thinking like real scientists as they explore how traits and the environment impact survival over time! In this hands-on lesson, students dive into the world of beetle coloration, run an online simulation, and build a strong scientific argument using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) model. It's real data. Real science. And really fun. What’s Insid
6th - 9th
General Science
Also included in: CER Growing Bundle!!-- Amplify Science
Amplify Phase Change Engineering Internship-Shark Tank
MUST HAVE AMPLIFY SCIENCE TO USE THIS RESOURCEChallenge your students to think like real engineers with this Baby Incubator Engineering Challenge! In this Shark Tank-style STEM project, students take on the role of chemical engineers at FUTURA Chemical Engineering, where they must design a portable baby incubator to help premature and underweight babies in underserved areas. Using a realistic simulation, students test their incubator designs to ensure: ✔ The baby’s average temperature s
6th - 8th
Engineering, Science
Also included in: Amplify Science Engineering Internship- Shark Tank Mega Bundle
Amplify Science- Harnessing Human Energy Vocabulary Cards
Help your students explore the concept of energy transformation and transfer with these Harnessing Human Energy Vocabulary Cards! This engaging and printable resource reinforces essential terms related to energy, kinetic vs. potential energy, scientific reasoning, and systems. Perfect for interactive learning, group activities, or independent study, these cards are a must-have for any middle school science classroom! Product Features:Key Vocabulary Terms including Energy, Kinetic Energy, Pote
6th - 8th
Science
Also included in: Amplify Science 8th Grade Vocabulary Bundle
Amplify Science- Ocean,Atmosphere, and Climate Vocabulary Cards
Vibrant, new vocabulary cards using Amplify Science! Embrace the color with pictures and definitions. They are index card size for print, but can be scaled up to use on a word wall, bulletin board, and so much more!
6th - 12th
Science
Also included in: Amplify Science 6th Grade Vocabulary Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Hey there! I’m ScherbieScience: an 8th Grade Science Teacher, former Educational Technology Coach, and a big believer in making science engaging, accessible, and realistic for real classrooms. 👩🏫⚡
I have 8 years of teaching experience across both charter and public school settings and specialize in Amplify Science, curriculum adaptation, and supporting urban learners. I recently returned to the classroom, which means every resource you see here is grounded in what actually works with students today. 🧪📊
My goal is to help you save time, boost engagement, and feel confident walking into your lessons. Let’s make science exciting and manageable together! 🚀✨
Teaching style
As much humor as possible! I am currently branching out into more digital notebooks.
Awards & shining teacher moments
District Science Teacher of the year 2021-2022
District Science Teacher of Excellence 2023-2024
Most Impactful Science Teacher- 8th Grade 2023-2024
ROARing Achievement Award- September 2025
My own education history
Doctoral Student- Tentative Graduation 2029
Master's of Science in General Education-2018
Bachelor's of Science in Biology-2016
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