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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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Winter Snow Storms Reading Science Worksheets Hazard Blizzards Avalanches
Teaching winter storms, blizzards, and avalanches has never been easier. This Winter Hazards Science Unit for grades 5–8 includes high-interest readings, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, real-world case studies, engineering challenges, and hands-on activities that help students understand how winter hazards form, why they are destructive, and how people can stay safe. Everything is fully aligned to NGSS and ready to teach in one class period per topic. This Winter Hazards Unit is id
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+7
Also included in: Natural Disasters Worksheets and Project Extreme Weather Natural Hazards
CRISPR and Selective Breeding Worksheets Human Influence on Traits NGSS MS-LS4-5
Help your students understand how humans influence traits through both selective breeding and modern genetic engineering. This NGSS-aligned lesson introduces CRISPR in clear, student-friendly language, connects it to real-world examples, and includes everything you need to teach artificial selection and biotechnology in middle school science. Students Will LearnExplain what genetic engineering is and how CRISPR works to edit genesCompare selective breeding and genetic engineering as ways humans
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+2
Shadows and Patterns of Change Earths Motion Science Worksheets Grade 5
Teach your students how Earth’s rotation, revolution, and tilt create daily and seasonal patterns of shadows with this engaging, NGSS-aligned science lesson. Perfect for 5th grade science, these Shadows and Seasons lessons includes reading passages, worksheets, and activities, plus daily lesson plans to help you know when to teach the materials. These activities will help students understand how the Sun’s apparent motion affects day, night, and seasonal changes. Whether your students are learni
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.4
+1
Science Tools Worksheets Activities and Lab Equipment Quiz for Grades 5–8
Get your students ready for hands-on investigations with this Lab Equipment and Science Tools Unit for Grades 5–8. Before diving into labs, it’s essential that students know how to identify and correctly use science tools. These lessons provide clear instruction, engaging practice, and built-in assessments so students build confidence with science lab equipment right from the start of the school year. Like this science tools activity? Check out the first days of school bundle and save over 50% b
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Science Skills First Days of School NGSS Lab Safety Metric Measurement
Conservation of Matter Reading Worksheets Law of Conservation of Mass Lab
Help your students finally understand that matter doesn’t disappear; it changes form. In this NGSS-aligned science lesson, students explore the Law of Conservation of Matter and the Law of Conservation of Mass through reading, writing, and hands-on investigation. Designed for grades 5, 6, 7, or 8, this 3 day lesson helps students visualize that during physical and chemical changes, atoms are rearranged, not lost. Students begin with a Conservation of Mass science reading passage explaining what
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.4
, RI.6.10
+7
Biodiversity Unit Reading Comprehension Worksheets Ecosystem Activities Lesson
Teach biodiversity with ready to use NGSS aligned reading passages, worksheets, biodiversity webs, case studies, and ecosystem stability activities. Students learn genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity through diagrams, modeling, and real world examples. Includes assessment with CER writing prompt, and everything needed for an engaging 5 day lesson unit. Like this biodiversity unit? Check out my ecosystem activities and save over 20% here! Understanding biodiversity is essential for helping
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.10
+5
5th Grade Constellations Project Seasonal Science Reading Activity Worksheets
This Constellations Lesson Pack for 5th Grade NGSS 5-ESS1-2 has everything you need to teach seasonal star patterns and circumpolar constellations. With reading worksheets, comprehension questions, a seasonal constellation chart activity, and a research project, this low-prep unit makes teaching constellations easy and engaging. Perfect for 5th grade science, upper elementary astronomy, or as an introduction to middle school space science. Daily lesson plans are included to teach this 6 day unit
5th - 7th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.4
+1
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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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