Teach Beyond The Grade
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Coaldale, Alberta, Canada
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Welcome to Teach Beyond the Grade! My name is Sara. I’m a middle school educator with six years of teaching experience. For the past four years, I’ve focused on teaching Grade 6, crafting engaging science lessons that encourage students to think critically and explore the world around them. Before that, I taught Grade 8 science and math, which gave me a strong foundation for creating resources that challenge and inspire learners.
At Teach Beyond the Grade, my mission is to provide high-quality resources that save you time, engage your students, and help you go beyond the curriculum to foster curiosity and lifelong learning.
Thank you for supporting Teach Beyond the Grade! Your purchase directly supports my work as an educator, and I’m truly grateful for your support. If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, feel free to contact me at teachbeyondthegrade@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!
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NEW ALBERTA CURRICULUM Grade 6 Social Studies Word Wall BUNDLE
Help your students build confidence and deepen their understanding of Social Studies vocabulary with this comprehensive word wall bundle for the NEW Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum.Featuring 120 key terms across three core units— Time and Place, Systems, and Citizenship—this bundle is packed with clear, student-friendly definitions and custom visuals designed to support comprehension, retention, and engagement. What’s Included: Time and Place Word Wall – 58 terms Build background
6th
Canadian History, Elections - Voting, Government
Grade 6 Science Word Wall BUNDLE | Alberta Science Curriculum (New) 8 Units
Grade 6 Science Word Wall BUNDLE | Alberta Science Curriculum (New)8 Units • Over 170 Vocabulary Cards • Bundle & Save!This Grade 6 Science Word Wall BUNDLE includes printable vocabulary sets for all eight science units in the new Alberta Science curriculum. Each word wall features essential terms, student-friendly definitions, and visual representations to support understanding and boost scientific literacy all year long. Perfect for classroom displays, reference centers, or science notebo
6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Grade 6 Science Alberta Unit Bundle: Crossword and Word Search Pack
Looking for an engaging way to reinforce key vocabulary in your Alberta Grade 6 Science classroom? This complete bundle includes crossword puzzles and word search activities for all 8 units in the Alberta Science curriculum. Perfect for introducing or reviewing important concepts in a fun and interactive way, these activities are ideal for students of varying abilities. Units Included:Scientific MethodComputer ScienceLiving SystemsEarth SystemsEnergy ResourcesSpaceMatterForcesEach unit comes
5th - 9th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
REVIEW BUNDLE: Grade 6 Science Bingo and Science & Ladders Board Game
Alberta Curriculum-Aligned | Perfect for PAT Prep & Year-End ReviewGet your students excited about science review with this engaging Grade 6 Science Game Bundle. This low-prep, high-impact bundle includes two fun and interactive games— Science Vocabulary BINGO and Science & Ladders—designed to help students solidify key vocabulary and concepts from all eight Alberta Grade 6 Science units. What's Included: Science Vocabulary BINGO 34 unique 5x5 BINGO boards 81 science terms with student-frie
6th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NEW Grade 6 Alberta Science BINGO - Year End Review & PAT Prep
Make reviewing for the NEW Grade 6 Alberta Science Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) engaging and fun with this comprehensive BINGO game!* This resource covers 81 essential terms from ALL units, ensuring your students are well-prepared for their year-end assessment. Units Included: Matter Forces Space Computer Science Ecosystems Climate Change Energy Resources Scientific Method What’s Included: 34 Unique BINGO Boards – Each board features a randomized selection of key science terms, so every st
6th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: REVIEW BUNDLE: Grade 6 Science Bingo and Science & Ladders Board Game
Planets & Space Exploration Trading Card Project - Science 6 Alberta
Aligned with Alberta Curriculum & Perfect for Any Classroom Studying Space!Get ready to launch into an exciting journey through the solar system! This hands-on, zero-prep project will engage your students in scientific exploration as they discover the fascinating celestial bodies in our solar system. Project Overview:In the Planet Trading Card Project, students will create 9 unique trading cards featuring: 8 Planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)1 Wild Card
5th - 9th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
BUNDLE: NEW Alberta Grade 5 Science Word Walls – Key Terms & Visuals (All Units)
Save time and build student confidence with this Grade 5 Science Word Wall Bundle for the NEW Alberta Curriculum! This complete collection includes all seven science units, featuring over 175 key terms with short, student-friendly definitions designed to make complex concepts easy to understand. Each word wall highlights the essential vocabulary your students need to master across all Grade 5 Science topics — from the Scientific Method to Space, Matter, Energy, Living Systems, Earth Sy
5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
The Four Sacred Medicines - First Nations and Métis Plants: Grade 6 Alberta
This no-prep, ready-to-use resource helps students explore the significance of sacred plants to First Nations and Métis peoples, including sage, sweetgrass, cedar, and tobacco. Through reading, drawing, and reflection activities, students will engage with the cultural importance of these plants and the practice of offering tobacco as a symbol of respect, balance, and harmony with the land. Want More?Pair this project with the Four Sacred Plants Mini Poster Project for a complete learning experi
5th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Science, Social Studies
BUNDLE: NEW Alberta Grade 4 Science Word Walls – Key Terms & Visuals (All Units)
Bring the new Alberta Grade 4 Science Curriculum to life with this complete Word Wall Bundle—covering all seven Science units! This bundle includes over 200 key vocabulary terms with short, student-friendly definitions that make science language clear, accessible, and engaging for every learner. Each word wall set is carefully aligned with the NEW Alberta Science Curriculum and features the essential terminology students need to understand core scientific ideas, investigations, and systems.
4th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Extreme Weather Brochure: Research and Illustrative Project TEMPLATES INCLUDED!
This Extreme Weather Brochure Assignment is a creative and research-based science activity that gets students exploring different types of extreme weather while building cross-curricular skills in writing, research, and design. It’s perfect for upper elementary or middle school students and can be adapted to suit a variety of grade levels. This resource supports the new Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum (Weather and Climate Unit), but it can also be used in Grades 4–8 across Canada or internat
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Photosynthesis: Crossword & Word Search with Differentiated Levels & Answer Key
This FREE resource is the perfect supplement to your Living Systems unit in Grade 6 Alberta Science! Help students reinforce their understanding of photosynthesis and its vital role in ecosystems with two engaging activities: a crossword puzzle and a word search. Learning Outcomes Covered:Students investigate how plants carry out photosynthesis, using light, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar (glucose).Students understand the role of photosynthesis in the biological proc
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Career Portfolio: Zero-Prep Resource to Compile Canada Job Bank Quiz Results
Career Portfolio Resource for Grades 7-12Help your students develop lifelong skills for career exploration and planning with this no-prep Career Portfolio Resource! This tool aligns with Alberta's learning outcomes for grades 7-9 and CALM (Career and Life Management). This resource pairs seamlessly with the Canada Job Bank website. It is also flexible enough to be used across all secondary grades, making it ideal for any Canadian classroom and beyond! Key Features: No-Prep and Ready to Use: Perf
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Health
NEW Grade 6 Alberta: Snakes & Ladders Game - Year End Review & PAT Prep
Make science review fun and meaningful with Science & Ladders – a curriculum-aligned board game designed to help students review and reinforce key vocabulary terms from all eight Alberta Grade 6 Science units! Perfect for PAT prep, end-of-year review, or even center work, this resource turns studying into a game your students will love. What’s Included: 2 board game size options (printable) 88 terms in total, sorted by unit: Space – 16 terms Matter – 16 terms Energy Resources – 16 terms Cli
6th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: REVIEW BUNDLE: Grade 6 Science Bingo and Science & Ladders Board Game
Around the World with Google Earth: A Digital Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Take your students on an interactive, hands-on geography adventure with this Google Earth Scavenger Hunt! Using printed worksheets, students will solve riddles, enter coordinates into Google Earth, and explore famous landmarks, natural wonders, and historical sites—all while developing critical thinking and mapping skills. What's Included:✅ Teacher Directions – Step-by-step guide for easy setup and implementation ✅ Student Directions – Clear, easy-to-follow instructions ✅ How to Use with
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Geography
Banana Starch Lab: How Plants Store Sugar (Grade 6 Science, Alberta-Aligned)
Looking for a hands-on, engaging way to teach how plants store sugar as starch? This two-part lab investigation helps students clearly understand how plants store glucose they create from photosynthesis as starch and how that starch changes into sugar as fruit ripens — using a simple and powerful iodine test! Designed specifically to support the Alberta Grade 6 Science outcome related to plant energy storage, this resource is also flexible enough to use in any classroom studying plant biology
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Career Exploration WebQuest | ZERO PREP | Self-Assessment & Career Planning
Looking for a zero-prep, student-led career exploration activity? This Career Planning WebQuest is a fully guided, independent resource that walks students step-by-step through self-discovery and career research — with minimal teacher direction required. Students simply read and follow the instructions to complete structured online self-assessments and career investigations. This resource is perfect for Health class or Career Studies, as it supports self-awareness, goal setting, and future pl
6th - 12th
Character Education, Health
Extreme Weather Event Report
This Extreme Weather Event Report Research Assignment is an engaging, structured science activity that guides students in exploring real-world extreme weather events while building cross-curricular skills in research, writing, and visual communication. Students investigate a specific event—such as Hurricane Katrina—and organize their learning into a clear, easy-to-follow report. This resource supports the Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum (Weather and Climate Unit), but is flexible enough to
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Four Sacred Medicines Mini Poster Project | Alberta Grade 6 Science | Indigenous
This no-prep, hands-on project helps students explore the cultural significance of the Four Sacred Medicines— sage, sweetgrass, cedar, and tobacco—as understood by First Nations and Métis peoples. Through art, literacy, and reflection, students will create an informative mini poster showing what their chosen sacred plant looks like, how it is used, and the values it represents— respect, balance, and harmony with the land. This activity complements your existing lessons on Indigenous knowled
6th
Earth Sciences, Native Americans, Writing
Making Inferences: What’s My Teacher Doing This Summer? ZERO PREP!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the school year? This lighthearted, engaging activity has students use their inference skills to guess what their teacher might be doing over the summer break! With playful prompts like “Snack Attack,” “Retail Adventure,” “Streaming Spree,” and more, students will make predictions about their teacher’s summer plans—what they’re eating, watching, shopping for, and how they’re spending their time. Each page encourages students to infer based on clue
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, General Science, Writing
Climate Change & Glaciers - Alberta Science 6 Statistical Postcard Project
Glacier Postcard Project | Grade 6 Alberta Science and Climate ChangeThis Glacier Postcard Project is a research-based and creative activity aligned with the Grade 6 Alberta Science curriculum, specifically within the Earth Systems unit. It also works well as part of any climate change unit focused on glaciers, data analysis, and human environmental impact. Students will research six statistical facts related to glacier melt and present their findings through an illustrated postcard. The facts
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Statistics
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About the store
Experience
Hi!
Welcome to Teach Beyond the Grade! My name is Sara. I’m a middle school educator with six years of teaching experience. For the past four years, I’ve focused on teaching Grade 6, crafting engaging science lessons that encourage students to think critically and explore the world around them. Before that, I taught Grade 8 science and math, which gave me a strong foundation for creating resources that challenge and inspire learners.
At Teach Beyond the Grade, my mission is to provide high-quality resources that save you time, engage your students, and help you go beyond the curriculum to foster curiosity and lifelong learning.
Thank you for supporting Teach Beyond the Grade! Your purchase directly supports my work as an educator, and I’m truly grateful for your support. If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, feel free to contact me at teachbeyondthegrade@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you!
Teaching style
I focus on creating an engaging and hands-on learning environment where students are actively involved in their education. I love incorporating interactive science activities that get students moving around the classroom and using a variety of learning methods. Gamifying learning is also key in my classroom—through fun challenges and competitions, I make sure that students are motivated and excited to learn. My goal is to make every lesson dynamic, memorable, and full of opportunities for exploration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I graduated with Honors with Great Distinction in my Bachelor of Education and with Honors with Distinction in my Bachelor of Science in General Science, specializing in Chemistry, Biology, and Neuroscience.
My own education history
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education
Additional biographical information
After high school, I moved to Calgary to play university basketball at St. Mary’s University. During breaks, I would return home to Coaldale and help coach the girls’ basketball team at my high school. It was through coaching that I discovered my love for teaching. I found it incredibly rewarding to share my knowledge and help younger students grow and succeed. Inspired by this passion, I transferred to the University of Lethbridge, where I pursued both a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science in General Science.
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