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I aim to help teachers love science as much as I do and find easy, adaptable techniques to bring scientific concepts into students’ hands.
Teaching science can be tough.
You don’t have the necessary
✔ tools,
✔ confidence,
✔ resources, or
✔ budget
to enhance your students’ experiences.
Been there, done that! And here I am now to dispel those misconceptions that you have about teaching science.
Whether you lack the
✔ tools,
✔ confidence, or
✔ resources,
I can help make your teaching life much easier by providing tips, ideas, and cost-effective ways to bring science into the lives of your students.
Together, teacher friend, let’s do our best job and teach these kiddos a thing or two about the world around us.
I've taught special education to upper elementary and middle school students for 17 years. Before that, I had experience with elementary school students - general and special education. While my caseload changes yearly, I have taught mostly reading and science classes. I do have some social studies experience as well. Currently, I also serve as a building union representative and a Technology Integration Lead Teacher.
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Human Impact Project Save the Planet Earth Day Activity 4th 5th 6th grade
Need a fun project to teach students about the human impact on the environment that's also perfect for Earth Day? This print and digital project will help students think about solutions to problems that are affecting Earth. First, your students will use the provided links to research one of 5 major environmental problems our planet faces. Then, working independently or collaboratively, students will use their findings to create a solution. Finally, students will choose one of 6 ways to present
4th - 6th
General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
, CCRA.SL.1
+6
September 11 9 11 Patriot Day Hero Worksheets Flipbook with Video Social Studies
⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This beautiful, poignant recounting of one of the thousands of stories from 9/11 brought the tragedy to life for my students. They really connected with the family and the recounting of their son's heroic actions that saved lives. It will keep 9/11 alive for my students - they will never forget, even though they weren't even born yet." - AngelaThis Patriot Day lesson starts with a moving 13-minute video about a man named Welles Crowther and his last hours on September 11, 2001. While
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.7
, RH.6-8.10
Also included in: September 11 Lesson Patriot Day Activities
Human Impact Environment Worksheets Garbage Patch Ocean Pollution Earth Day
Teach students how humans impact the environment using this ocean pollution lesson on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, what a garbage patch is, why plastics are dangerous, and design a solution to the ocean pollution problem. This topical environmental concern includes a teacher presentation, student digital activity, and printable worksheets. Like this activity? Check out my environmental issues bundle and save 20% off by clicking here. Students wi
4th - 6th
Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.10
+2
Thanksgiving Science STEM Turkey Trap Worksheets How to Catch a Turkey Grade 5
This Thanksgiving science activity is a fall STEM inquiry-based activity aligned to NGSS 3-5 ETS 1-1 and 1-3. Students will build on their inquiry thinking skills to design a way to trap Timothy the turkey to save him from becoming the next Thanksgiving meal for the Pilgrims. This Fall holiday activity will integrate perfectly into your science curriculum and engage students to design and engineer a Thanksgiving solution to Timothy's problem. Like this Thanksgiving science activity? Check o
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Force and Motion Science Color by Number Worksheets Newton's Laws Review
Review force and Newton's Laws of Motion with this Halloween color by number activity print and digital worksheets. Students will create a Halloween inspired image by correctly answering questions designed to review force, motion, inertia, gravity, friction, mass, acceleration, velocity, action, reaction, and Newton's first, second, and third laws of motion. Students can use this self-grading activity as a study guide or reference sheet for an upcoming assessment. Like this activity? Check out
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Science
Lunar New Year Reading Worksheets Year of the Horse 2026 Chinese New Year
This Lunar New Year reading and flipbook activity helps students learn about the traditions, zodiac animals, and lunar calendar in an engaging, low-prep lesson for grades 4–6. Students read a nonfiction passage, answer comprehension questions, and complete a structured flipbook that reinforces key ideas. The reading worksheets also includes a short science connection explaining how moon phases affect the Lunar New Year date, making it a strong cross-curricular ELA and science activity. This re
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.10
Vaping Activity Science Reading Worksheets Red Ribbon Week Awareness for 2026
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week or the Great American Smoke Out and tackle the harmful trend of teenage vaping with these drug awareness reading worksheets, comprehension questions, CER activity, informational and opinion writing pieces, and a cooperative group project. In addition, the trending science article covers what vaping is, vape products, common nicknames, how the devices work, and harmful and possibly dangerous effects of e-cigarettes. Like this activity? Check out the monthly science acti
4th - 6th
Health, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.8
+1
Human Impact Environment Ocean Pollution Earth Day Reading Questions Worksheets
Teach students about pollution and how humans impact the ocean using this print and digital activity. Students will learn about the effects plastics have on our ocean water and devise a plan to solve the problem. This lesson focuses on Midway Island off of Hawaii and includes print and digital materials. This human impact on the environment activity is perfect for Earth Day and is included in my April Science Activities pack. Check it out here. Students will: Learn of the effect plastics have o
4th - 6th
General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Veterans Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets for November Holidays
Educate your students about the history and importance of Veterans Day with this reading, flipbook, and STEM activity. Students will learn what a veteran is, about Armistice Day, and how it eventually became the national holiday we recognize every November 11 as Veterans Day. Assess comprehension using the questions and / or flip book activity which will look great hanging in your classroom. Then, integrate Veterans Day into your science classroom by having students complete the STEM activity to
5th - 7th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+2
Women's History of Science Project
Celebrate Women's History Month and Women in STEM through this print and digital biography project. Students will research a famous woman in STEM using student-friendly links to complete a biography template. A template is included as a printable worksheet or digital Google Slide that can easily be presented in a classroom or virtual learning environment. This Women's History project allows teachers to integrate diversity in science, literacy, and research skills into their classroom. Like this
4th - 6th
Science, Writing
CCSS
W.4.2
, W.4.6
, W.4.7
+17
Women's History Month Bulletin Board and Project for Women in Science Inventors
Celebrate Women's History Month by decorating your classroom with these gorgeous famous STEM women's history month posters. This Women in STEM bulletin board set will make a colorful and inspiring addition to any classroom, especially during back to school season, Women's History Month, or in the science classroom. These STEM women posters feature 29 women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics field. Two versions of the banners allow you to print and hang or allow students t
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
Human Body Systems Christmas Review Game
Celebrate the holidays while reviewing the human body systems using these review activities. First, students will answer 30 multiple choice questions related to the parts and functions of each body system in the Christmas Light Hunt Game. This digital game has students build Christmas trees as they review the human body. A cheat sheet and student response sheet are included to help with this game. The second game includes 2 printable mystery pictures for students to answer and determine the
5th - 7th
Anatomy, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, MS-LS1-3
Patriot Day of September 11 Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 9/11 Grade 6
This Patriot Day lesson includes printable worksheets or digital Google Slides that details the events of September 11. This lesson will give students information about the events of 9/11 and the historical events that preceded 9 11 and the aftermath. This is the perfect activity to use to bring knowledge to your students about Patriot Day. Like this lesson? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: About Al QaedaHow the attacks happenedHow America helped one ano
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+1
Also included in: September 11 Lesson Patriot Day Activities
Periodic Table of Elements Valentine's Day Coloring Worksheets Identify Metals
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this periodic table of elements review activity. This activity will assess your students' ability to navigate the periodic table to locate the correct elements, metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and atomic numbers. Like this activity? Check out the periodic table of elements unit and save 20% by clicking right here.Need information on how to teach this unit? Take a minute to read about it here.Students will review:MetalsMetalloidsNonmetalsAtomic number This activity
6th - 8th
Chemistry, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Grade 4 Worksheets
Celebrate Halloween by reading and learning about the origin of this holiday through this print or digital distance learning activity. Students will read the informative text to learn about the fascinating details of the spooky history of Halloween. Comprehension will be assessed through questioning. Students will also complete an activity about their favorite Halloween tradition on a pumpkin that you can then use to decorate your classroom bulletin board. Print and digital options are included
4th - 6th
Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.4
, RI.5.10
, RH.6-8.4
+1
Christopher Columbus Indigenous Peoples Day Picture Book and Reading Worksheets
This social studies teaching lesson includes three activities to enhance your Christopher Columbus, National Indigenous Peoples Day, or a unit on European explorers. Activities use the picture books, Encounter by Jane Yolen to teach students the treatment of the Native American Taino tribe by the explorers. Students will: Learn an alternate point of view about Christopher Columbus based on the Taino peopleEnhance higher-level learning skills of foreshadowing, making inferences, and determining
4th - 6th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+2
Force and Motion Holiday Review Game Independent Review for Newton's Laws
Review force and motion while having some holiday fun with this Christmas review game. Students will answer 30 multiple choice questions about forces and Newton's laws of motion. The cheat sheet is included to help struggling learners. Use the student response sheet as a review sheet! In addition, a printable activity will have students match vocabulary terms and definitions related to balanced and unbalanced forces and different types of motion. Like this activity? It is included FREE in the f
6th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a quest
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
+10
Earth Day Science Activity Worksheets Human Impact Wordsearch 4th 5th 6th grade
This Earth Day Mystery gets students analyzing data, solving problems, and uncovering the biggest environmental issue without chaos or prep. These activities can be completed in ONE CLASS PERIOD. This printable and digital Earth Day science activity worksheet set turns your students into environmental “detectives” as they analyze data, follow clues, and uncover Earth’s biggest environmental problems. Students work in small groups or rotate through 4 engaging science stations, such as sorting h
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, Other (Science)
CCSS
RI.4.10
Day of the Dead STEM Activities | Dia de los Muertos Science Cultural Lesson
Celebrate Day of the Dead in your science classroom with this hands-on STEM activity. Students will explore the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos through a short reading passage before completing one or both STEM challenges. Students can design an ofrenda or create marigolds, two important symbols of the holiday. This engaging science activity combines engineering design skills with cultural awareness. It is perfect for upper elementary or middle school students and aligns with
4th - 6th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.10
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
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About the store
Experience
I aim to help teachers love science as much as I do and find easy, adaptable techniques to bring scientific concepts into students’ hands.
Teaching science can be tough.
You don’t have the necessary
✔ tools,
✔ confidence,
✔ resources, or
✔ budget
to enhance your students’ experiences.
Been there, done that! And here I am now to dispel those misconceptions that you have about teaching science.
Whether you lack the
✔ tools,
✔ confidence, or
✔ resources,
I can help make your teaching life much easier by providing tips, ideas, and cost-effective ways to bring science into the lives of your students.
Together, teacher friend, let’s do our best job and teach these kiddos a thing or two about the world around us.
I've taught special education to upper elementary and middle school students for 17 years. Before that, I had experience with elementary school students - general and special education. While my caseload changes yearly, I have taught mostly reading and science classes. I do have some social studies experience as well. Currently, I also serve as a building union representative and a Technology Integration Lead Teacher.
Teaching style
I love mixing it up. In a middle school environment, it is sometimes necessary to need to lecture. Still, I try to always include a hands-on experience or some form of technology in each lesson to keep their motivation high. Excited, motivated, engaged students will only make me more excited and motivated to be a better teacher.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nearpod Certified Educator, Google Level 2 Certification, Brainpop Certified Educator, Edpuzzle Level 1 Certification
My own education history
I received my bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College in elementary (K- Grade 6) and special education (Birth to Grade 12). I received my master's degree from Long Island University in Literacy K-6. Beyond that, I have obtained 90 credits beyond my masters in various courses to help me further excel in literacy, science, social studies, and technology.
Additional biographical information
Along with my love of teaching comes my love for my pitbull pup, Samson. He is a delight to my students and me. In my spare time, I enjoy painting and cycling with Peloton. Find me: teachingmuse
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