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This year marks 21 years of teaching 🎉🎉🎉 I have taught all levels of 8th-grade science for 13 years. I am now in my eighth year teaching gifted and talented students from 1st to 5th grade. I also have extensive training in NGSS through the New Jersey Department of Education as well as the Utah Partnership.
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Preview of 5th Grade NGSS Science Bundle - Complete Year Long Curriculum!

5th Grade NGSS Science Bundle - Complete Year Long Curriculum!

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COMPLETE full year science curriculum! 8 amazing units covering 5th-grade NGSS! Each unit includes lesson plans, activities, stations, poster projects, assessments, daily warm-ups, and so much more! Everything you need to teach science for months ALL IN ONE PLACE! Very little prep and materials allow you to print and begin! Units include:❤️5-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions ❤️5-PS2 Gravity ❤️5-LS1 What do Plants Need to Grow? ❤️5-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics ❤️5-ESS2 Earth'
Preview of Engineering Design K-2-ETS1 Complete Unit

Engineering Design K-2-ETS1 Complete Unit

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Engineering Design is a Complete NGSS unit covering all three K-2-ETS1 standards and completely designed for beginner engineers! This interactive unit is engaging and fun for you and your little engineers. This product is all you need to cover all K-2-ETS1 standards! Product includes: Engineering introduction - students learn who engineers are and what they doFinding a solution - students are given a picture and they must identify the problem before thinking of a solutionWhich tool is better -
Preview of Make a Musical Instrument

Make a Musical Instrument

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Enjoy creativity in your classroom with this exciting educational adventure: "Make a Musical Instrument Project." This hands-on resource transforms learning into a harmonious blend of exploration, research, and craftsmanship, all while utilizing easily accessible classroom and recycle bin materials. Whether in print or digital formats, this no-prep resource is designed for an effortless and engaging experience, inspiring students to craft their own musical masterpieces ending with a class jam se
Preview of Tom the Turkey's Great Escape: 5 Fun Thanksgiving STEM Challenges

Tom the Turkey's Great Escape: 5 Fun Thanksgiving STEM Challenges

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Looking for a fun, full week of engineering design challenges for your students? Look no further - Tom the Turkey's Great Escape is the perfect plan for your holiday season! Tom the Turkey wants to escape the barnyard so he's not served on the dinner table this year and he needs your students help! Resource also comes with an engineering design process classroom poster, a flipbook for students to plan and record data, and a fun award if they save Tom! Check out the five challenges below wh
Preview of Leonardo da Vinci Complete Unit

Leonardo da Vinci Complete Unit

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Check it out! New updated look and new lower price!!! ✔ NOW INCLUDES GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION Bring your students into the amazing world of Leonardo da Vinci with this complete unit featuring an independent research project, PowerPoint presentation that goes along with all lessons and activities, complete lesson plans for three weeks which include clickable video links, and of course creative fun activities that will delight your students! Activities in this unit include: Research booklet
Preview of Potential and Kinetic Energy - Introduction and Marble Run

Potential and Kinetic Energy - Introduction and Marble Run

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This easy to use, concise resource gives students an introduction potential and kinetic energy with an engaging and fun project! Informational text and video allows you to effectively convey the key principles to students. USe to introduce or to reinforce mechanical energy! The highlight of this resource is the hands-on marble run activity, where students get to apply their understanding of potential and kinetic energy in a practical and exciting way. As they construct their marble run, student
Preview of Thermal Energy Introduction and Project (Covers NGSS MS-PS3-3)

Thermal Energy Introduction and Project (Covers NGSS MS-PS3-3)

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Take project based learning to the next level! This resource covers NGSS MS-PS3-3 and is designed to enhance understanding through exploration, skill development, and hands-on project-based learning. Comes in print or digital formats! Introduction: Build a strong foundation with our engaging introduction to thermal energy. Visual aids and clear explanations make complex concepts accessible, laying the groundwork for the next step in learning. Skill Practice: Students will be introduced to the d
Preview of Candy Corn Catapults: Informational Text and Engineering Project

Candy Corn Catapults: Informational Text and Engineering Project

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Engage your students in this fun and hands-on Candy Corn Catapults engineering challenge! Combining STEM learning with Halloween-themed excitement, this resource includes everything your students need to design, build, and test their own candy corn catapults. Students will begin by reading an informational text about the history of candy corn, complete with three comprehension questions to test their understanding. They will then dive into the engineering challenge, where they’ll brainstorm,
Preview of All About Hurricanes: Complete Unit Including Introduction and Project

All About Hurricanes: Complete Unit Including Introduction and Project

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Get ready to captivate your students with this engaging hurricane unit that covers all the bases! From the basics of hurricane formation to an exciting hands-on engineering project, this resource has it all. Dive into Hurricanes: Kick off with a fascinating introduction to hurricanes! Your students will explore how these powerful storms form, their unique characteristics, and the impact they leave behind. Ever wondered how hurricanes get their names? Discover the stories behind names like Katri
Preview of Acorn Launching System (Supports NGSS 3-5-ETS1)

Acorn Launching System (Supports NGSS 3-5-ETS1)

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Acorn launching system is an engineering design project that can be accomplished at home OR at school. Students are briefly introduced to the engineering design process before reviewing the objective of the project. Several ideas for systems are given to students so they begin to think about their own design. Next, students the engineering design process as a guide for the project. This resource comes as a google slide document to give virtually or in class. Have a fantastic time with your stude
Preview of How I Caught a Reindeer Using Simple Machines

How I Caught a Reindeer Using Simple Machines

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✨ Elevate Your Holiday Learning! Dive into festive fun while hitting educational standards! Explore Simple Machines: Begin with a lively presentation on simple machines, setting the holiday mood. Students then craft a dazzling poster showcasing their newfound knowledge. Unwrap a Tale: Read "How to Catch a Reindeer" and dive into a worksheet related to simple machines in the story. Students craft a handy booklet as a guide to creating two simple machines for catching their very own reindeer –
Preview of Engineering Design Challenges - 10 fun Challenges!

Engineering Design Challenges - 10 fun Challenges!

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Introducing Engineering Design Challenges – the ultimate solution to ignite creativity and critical thinking in your students while mastering core engineering concepts. Oh, and its click and go for you! Get ready to transform your classroom into a hub of innovation with 10 captivating and student-approved challenges that seamlessly integrate hands-on learning while nailing NGSS standards! Unlock Engaging Student-Approved Challenges: Empower your students to tackle real-world problems through 10
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About the store

Experience

This year marks 21 years of teaching 🎉🎉🎉 I have taught all levels of 8th-grade science for 13 years. I am now in my eighth year teaching gifted and talented students from 1st to 5th grade. I also have extensive training in NGSS through the New Jersey Department of Education as well as the Utah Partnership.

Teaching style

Through my experience as a science teacher, I find that if I am excited about what I am teaching, my students are as well! Hands on, creative lessons maximize student engagement and learning. Let's have some fun!

Awards & shining teacher moments

Teacher of the Year 2021 Awarded PLC leader in 2011 Became honors teacher 2009

My own education history

I graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor's in Environmental Science. I received a Masters of Science degree from American Military University in Environmental Policy and Management.