Science with Scalf
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London, Kentucky, United States
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If you're looking for engaging, classroom-tested science resources created by someone who understands both teaching and curriculum design, you're in the right place!
With experience teaching middle school science, I create standards-aligned resources that make complex concepts easier for students to understand while saving teachers valuable planning time. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind, balancing scientific accuracy, student engagement, and practical implementation.
My background also includes instructional design and curriculum development, where I've written comprehensive lessons, assessments, performance tasks, and instructional materials aligned to state standards and the NGSS. I focus on building learning experiences that promote critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and meaningful student discussions rather than simple memorization.
Whether you're looking for ready-to-use classroom activities, complete lesson plans, assessments, or interactive learning resources, each product is carefully designed to be clear, engaging, and teacher-friendly. My goal is to provide high-quality materials that help teachers feel confident and help students develop a genuine understanding of science.
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Puppy Punnet Square Practice
Students will analyze the table to determine traits and genes for puppies! This handout is a great supplement to a Genetics lesson for Punnet squares. Use it for a formative assessment to gauge mastery of dominant v recessive genes; genotype v phenotype; and creating and interpreting Punnet squares.
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Science Word Search Bundle
General Science Word Search Bundle | 7 Themes and 2 Difficulty LevelsMake science vocabulary review simple, engaging, and easy to differentiate with this General Science Word Search Bundle! This ready-to-print resource includes 14 word-search activities covering seven high-interest science topics.Each theme comes in two levels:A 12-word version for younger students, developing readers, or quicker practiceA 20-word version for students who are ready for a greater challengeStudents will search for
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Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Science Interest and Learning Survey
Science Interest and Learning SurveyStart the school year with meaningful insight into your students’ interests, strengths, learning preferences, and goals. This ready-to-use 3-page Science Interest and Learning Survey helps teachers learn what excites students about science, how they prefer to learn, where they feel confident, and which skills they would like to improve.Students rate their interest in topics such as space, weather, ecosystems, animals, chemistry, engineering, and fossils. They
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General Science
Science Lab Exit Checklist Poster
Help students build strong lab safety habits with this clear and classroom-friendly Lab Safety Exit Checklist Poster! Designed to guide students through the essential steps they should complete before leaving the laboratory, this poster provides an easy visual reminder to turn off equipment, dispose of materials properly, clean the work area, return supplies, wash hands, and wait for permission to leave.The bright, modern design is easy to read from across the room and works well in middle schoo
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General Science, Other (Science)
Test Tube Get to Know Me
Make back-to-school introductions fun, meaningful, and science-themed with this Test Tube “Get to Know Me” Activity! Perfect for a back-to-school event, open house, first week of school, or science classroom display, this activity gives students a creative way to share about themselves while helping teachers build classroom community from day one.Students fill in sections of a test tube with personal details such as their interests, strengths, goals, science curiosities, and important things the
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Classroom Community, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
Kinetic Energy, Mass, and Speed Differentiated Notes (MS-PS3-1)
This set of differentiated notes is the perfect introduction to the NGSS standard for kinetic energy. Fill-in-the blanksComplete (KEY) for annotation for lower studentsBlank version for higher studentsMS-PS3-1 focuses on the descriptive relationships between KINETIC ENERGY and MASS and SPEED. This standard does not require students to focus on POTENTIAL ENERGY, however it is included in the notes because of the nature of energy transformation. It is easier for students to understand the energy
6th - 8th
Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-1
Gravity Calculation with Answer Key
Knowing the difference between mass and weight can be tricky for students--especially since those terms are often used interchangeably. With this handout, students will use the vocabulary review, calculation practice, and short answer to demonstrate understanding of mass, weight, and gravity. Use this as a supplemental review or formative assessment during a Forces and Interactions unit. NOTE: The first two calculations are straightforward. The last two are challenge questions that require
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
Chemistry Unit Notes Packet - NGSS and KAS Aligned
Looking for no-prep notes for your chemistry unit? Simply print or share via your favorite LMS and complete with an annotation program! Each page starts with the Lesson Objective. (Need a learning target for your whiteboard?) After each page is a key for easy reference! This Chemistry Unit packet includes notes over the following 6th grade topics (based on the Kentucky Academic Standards): STATES OF MATTERATOMIC STRUCTUREMOLECULES AND COMPOUNDSMIXTURESNot only are there fill-in-the-blank style
6th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Knew-New Chart
This graphic organizer is an excellent way to introduce a new topic with your students. This is especially helpful with video or reading passage reflections for bell ringer or exit slip formative assessment. Students can activate their prior knowledge and write out everything that they already "Knew" about a topic and then list anything that was "New" information that they hadn't heard before!
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Types of Graphs Posters
Included are 8 letter size (8.5 x 11 in) posters that show different types of graphs, a definition, example, and visual for each. These make great additions to a word wall or bulletin board for a graphing unit in science or math!
5th - 8th
Graphing, Math, Science
Monster Genetics Activity
Give your students the opportunity to practice their Punnett Square skills with an engaging genetics activity! They must roll the dice to determine what their own monster is going to look like. Students must create an illustration of their monster. Students will find someone with a monster of the opposite sex and create a monster baby! ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED: Dice for each student or pair of students
7th - 10th
Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Metric Measurement Assessment
This Google Form assessment is the perfect follow-up to a Metric Measurement unit or mini-unit. Focus is on practical understanding and skill mastery of the following: Length - Reading a metric rulerMass - Finding the mass of an object using a triple beam balanceVolume - Find the volume of irregular objects using water displacement via graduated cylinders and regular solid formulasDensity calculation - End the unit by bringing it all together to calculate the density of various objects
6th - 8th
Math, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Atomic Structure Worksheet
This handout is designed to formatively assess students' knowledge of atomic structure and how to pull information from the periodic table. It makes for a great bell-ringer or exit slip assignment! Students will show their understanding of determining the number of each subatomic particle using element information and then choosing the correct Bohr model for the atom fluorine. The last question makes students connect their understanding of atoms and elements to the states of matter and physical
6th - 9th
Other (Science), Physical Science, Science
Seasons Interactive Google Slides
This interactive Google Slides presentation allows students to review key concepts related to Earth's seasons (rotation, revolution, axis, orbit, etc.). There are informational slides followed by interactive review questions. This would make for an excellent formative assessment, centers/stations activity, sub assignment, and more.
4th - 7th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS1-1
Bell Ringer Bundle
Students can easily organize their responses to weekly bell ringer assignments! There are modified versions to suit your students' needs and your assignment styles.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Calculating Force in Newtons Practice
Use this short handout as a quick review or extra practice during any Forces and Interactions unit. Students will use the equation and given information to calculate the force in Newtons of different objects/people. NOTE: The first question is straightforward calculation with the numbers provided. The second and third question challenge students to pay attention to their units and quantities.
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
Weekly Bell Ringer Response Sheet
This handout will give your students a place to put all of their responses to your bell ringer assignments for the whole week! Students can put their name and class period at the top and keep track of each day's questions and answers in the response areas. There are two different versions with more or less space for writing to meet the needs of various grade levels or students that have larger or smaller handwriting.
Not Specific
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
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About the store
Experience
If you're looking for engaging, classroom-tested science resources created by someone who understands both teaching and curriculum design, you're in the right place!
With experience teaching middle school science, I create standards-aligned resources that make complex concepts easier for students to understand while saving teachers valuable planning time. Every resource is designed with real classrooms in mind, balancing scientific accuracy, student engagement, and practical implementation.
My background also includes instructional design and curriculum development, where I've written comprehensive lessons, assessments, performance tasks, and instructional materials aligned to state standards and the NGSS. I focus on building learning experiences that promote critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and meaningful student discussions rather than simple memorization.
Whether you're looking for ready-to-use classroom activities, complete lesson plans, assessments, or interactive learning resources, each product is carefully designed to be clear, engaging, and teacher-friendly. My goal is to provide high-quality materials that help teachers feel confident and help students develop a genuine understanding of science.
Teaching style
I believe students learn science best by doing science. My teaching philosophy centers on hands-on learning, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful investigations that encourage students to ask questions, analyze evidence, and explain their thinking.
The resources I create are designed to move beyond worksheets by engaging students in experiments, models, engineering challenges, data analysis, and real-world scientific phenomena. Many activities incorporate collaborative learning structures that encourage students to discuss ideas, defend claims with evidence, and learn from one another while developing critical thinking and communication skills.
Whether students are conducting investigations, interpreting data, building models, or working through inquiry-based challenges, my goal is to create learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and grounded in authentic scientific practices. Every activity is intentionally designed to build curiosity, deepen conceptual understanding, and help students develop the confidence to think like scientists.
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