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I’m an experience middle school science teacher with over 25 years in the classroom, teaching in both elementary and middle school settings. I’ve spent time diving into STEM, Technology, and Robotics, and I absolutely love bringing hands-on learning and tech into the curriculum.
These days, I’m an Instructional Tech Coach and VSTE Certified Coach, helping other teachers create student-centered, tech-friendly classrooms. I’m all about inquiry-based learning—giving students the tools and space to explore, ask questions, and grow at their own pace. I’ve been passionate about designing lessons that spark curiosity ever since.
You’ll find resources here that are practical, engaging, and built to help your students think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their learning. Mostly geared towards secondary students or upper elementary. Thanks for stopping by—I’m so glad you’re here!
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Edible Atom Activity
Two page word document for students to create an edible atom. Students choose an element from the Periodic Table of Elements and identify the protons, neutrons, and electrons. Draw the atom then create a model of the atom using a cookie, icing, and M&M's.
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Science
Gumdrop Compounds and Molecules
This activity has students create models of molecules and compounds using gumdrops. Students practice describing the kinds and numbers of elements that make up a molecule of any compound. This activity would be completed after teaching the compunds and molecules notebook lesson.
4th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Make Learning Visible - Thinking Routines for Secondary
Visible Thinking Routines Bundle for Secondary Students | Critical Thinking Across SubjectsLooking to boost student engagement, promote deeper thinking, and support meaningful conversations in your classroom? This Visible Thinking Routines Bundle is just what you need! ✨ What’s Included: This resource includes 10 versatile Visible Thinking Routines designed for secondary grade levels and adaptable across all subject areas. Whether you're teaching ELA, science, social studies, or STEM, thes
5th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects
Observation and Inferences Quiz
Two, short, 9 question quizzes to assess student's knowledge of qualitative and quantitative observations. Students must also read statements and determine if it is an observation or inference. All questions reference a cartoon at the top of the quizzes. Answer keys are inlcuded. This could also be used as a homework assignment or exit slip.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Visible Thinking Routines Bundle for Elementary Students
Visible Thinking Routines Bundle for Elementary Students | Critical Thinking Made Kid-FriendlyWant to spark curiosity, boost engagement, and help your K–5 students become deeper thinkers? This Visible Thinking Routines Bundle for Elementary Students is just what you need! ✨ What’s Included: This resource features 11 K-5 friendly Visible Thinking Routines designed specifically for elementary learners and easily adaptable across all subject areas. Whether you're teaching reading, writing, scien
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Metric Measurement Exit Slip
An exit slip for students to practice reading scientific equiment using metric measurements. Practice reading a metric ruler, graudated cylinder, triple beam balance, and thermometer. Requires students to identify the correct usage of the scientific equipment and its units.
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Science
Molecule Construction
Bring chemistry formulas to life with this engaging digital molecule-building lesson! Perfect for middle and high school science classrooms, this activity gets students hands-on with formulas, elements, and atoms while encouraging collaboration and choice. What’s Included: ✅ A guided digital activity where students: Construct molecules from given chemical formulas Identify element names correctly Calculate the total number of atoms in each formula Break down the number of atoms of each element
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS, VA SOL
MS-PS1-5
, 6.5.b
, 6.5.e
+2
Weekly Tech Update for Teachers | Editable Template + Coaching & Engagement Tips
Looking for a simple but powerful way to connect with your teachers each week? This Weekly Tech Update Template is the perfect resource for instructional technology coaches, digital learning specialists, and teacher leaders who want to share quick, meaningful updates without starting from scratch every time. Fully customizable so you can adjust for your school/district needs. This resource includes everything you need to keep teachers informed, inspired, and engaged all year long! ✅ What’s Incl
5th - 10th
For All Subjects
First Week Social Studies Choice Board: Student-Centered Introduction Activity
✨ First Week Social Studies Choice Board: Student-Centered Introduction Activity ✨Kick off the school year by giving your students voice and choice with this engaging Back-to-School Social Studies Choice Board! This student-centered activity is the perfect way to build classroom community while helping students introduce themselves in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to them. What’s Included: Editable choice board with 8 creative and reflective introduction options (e.g., create a ma
4th - 12th
Civics, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Earth's Energy Budget
A PowerPoint lesson on Earth's energy budget designed for 6th graders. There is a handout included for students to record notes from the presentation. Presentation covers how much solar enegy is reflected and absorbed in our atmosphere and why the energy budget needs to be balanced.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Science Choice Board | Getting to Know You Activity
Back-to-School Science Choice Board | Student-Choice Getting to Know You Activity Start your science year off right with this engaging, student-centered First Day/Week Choice Board Activity! Designed to empower students with voice and choice, this resource allows them to introduce themselves in creative and meaningful ways themed around science—all while building a positive classroom community. What It Is: A flexible choice board that gives students a variety of fun, low-pressure options t
4th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, General Science
Watershed Word Wall
32 page word document containing vocabulary words for a unit on watersheds. Each word wall card includes the term, definition, and a picture. I print these in color, laminate, and attach a magnet so they can easily be used and moved.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Element Biography Activity | Science + Writing Integration
Bring science to life while strengthening writing skills with this engaging Element Biography Activity! Students select a real element from the periodic table that best represents their personality. Then, they dive into a creative writing task that blends science knowledge with self-expression. This activity encourages students to: ✅ Make connections between science concepts and real-life traits ✅ Develop critical thinking skills while justifying their choice of element ✅ Practice writing ac
4th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
HS-PS1-1
, SCIENCE.6.6.C
, SCIENCE.IPC.7.A
+5
Science Variables and Airplanes
This is a lesson that was created to teach students about science variables: independent, dependent, control, and constants. Individual students create a paper airplane then improve upon one plane the group chooses. Included with this purchase is a WORD document that can printed and used with students. Also is a smartboard presentation to use with the lesson. In the presentation is also a slide with student lab roles and the description of those rules. Mean, median, mode and range is also c
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Math
Easy Sub Binder
This file contains different forms that middle school teachers can use in their substitute binder. These forms can be adapted for high school as well. The files include: Our Daily and Class Schedules - Binder Divider Page Fillable ChartsClass Rosters and Period Seating Charts - Binder Divider PageYou will need to print your rossters and seating charts to add into the binderHelp and Contact InformationFillable chartsA School Map and Emergency Procedures - Binder Divider PagePrint and add in your
K - 10th
For All Subjects
Scientific Variables Lesson
An interactive lesson to teach the four variables in an experiment. Independent variable, dependent variable, control, and constants. The lesson has an intoroduction to the terms. Students create a foldable to record and note the terms and definitions. There are class practice pages and an independent video practice. Then a review.
5th - 8th
General Science, Science
Experimental Design Practice
Students read a scenario and need to identify the independent variable, dependent variables, conrtol, and constant variables. Then students create a hypothesis. Students also interpret a data chart and create a graph based on the data identified. This is assignment is used to asses how well students understand the process of designing experiments and their knowledge of variables.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Science
All About Me Tik Tok Edition
All About Me TikTok-Themed Choice Board | Back to School Activity for Middle & High School Kick off the school year with a fun, engaging, and student-centered “All About Me” activity — TikTok style! This All About Me Choice Board invites middle and high school students to creatively introduce themselves using TikTok-inspired tasks that align with the types of content they already love to consume and create. This is a perfect icebreaker that blends student voice, creativity, and 21st-century sk
5th - 12th
For All Subjects
First Week Math Choice Board: Student-Centered Introduction Activity with a Mat
First Week Math Choice Board: Student-Centered Introduction Activity with a Math Twist! Start your school year off right with this Math Introduction Choice Board that gives students the opportunity to creatively introduce themselves— through the lens of math! This student-centered activity invites learners to make personal connections to math concepts while expressing their unique identity. What’s Included: Editable math-themed choice board with 8 creative options (e.g., "My Life in Numbers,
4th - 12th
Algebra, Geometry, Other (Math)
End of Year Newscast
Activity created for use during the last few days of the school year. This was designed for all team teachers in a middle school setting to work together. Students work in groups of 5-6 to create a town and a town's newscast based on curriculum covered in science and social studies. There is more science stories since this is the only subject without an end of year test. Students use math skills in the weather forecast to discuss averages. Language arts skills used to create a commercial. S
4th - 8th
For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
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Hey there! Welcome to my TpT store! 👋
I’m an experience middle school science teacher with over 25 years in the classroom, teaching in both elementary and middle school settings. I’ve spent time diving into STEM, Technology, and Robotics, and I absolutely love bringing hands-on learning and tech into the curriculum.
These days, I’m an Instructional Tech Coach and VSTE Certified Coach, helping other teachers create student-centered, tech-friendly classrooms. I’m all about inquiry-based learning—giving students the tools and space to explore, ask questions, and grow at their own pace. I’ve been passionate about designing lessons that spark curiosity ever since.
You’ll find resources here that are practical, engaging, and built to help your students think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their learning. Mostly geared towards secondary students or upper elementary. Thanks for stopping by—I’m so glad you’re here!
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