Teaching Sci
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Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
Hi teacher friends! 👋
I’m a certified science teacher with 9+ years of experience teaching middle school life science, and I absolutely love creating resources that make your classroom easier and your lessons more engaging. Every activity I make is teacher-tested, student-approved, and designed to blend creativity with clear, standards-aligned science instruction.
I earned my B.S in 4–8 Science Education and a Master’s in Instructional Media, where I focused on building student-centered learning experiences that pair purposeful technology with research-based best practices. I’m passionate about project-based learning, inquiry activities, and creating materials that meet the needs of today’s digital learners.
My goal is simple:
To help busy teachers bring science to life with hands-on, meaningful, and ready-to-use resources—without adding extra stress to your plate.
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Winter Holiday Science:Invasive vs.Festive Plants|Text|Graphic Organizer| Create
Overview:Bring the holidays into your science classroom with this festive, educational lesson on holiday plants and their impact on ecosystems! Students will explore which plants are safe and “Jolly” versus invasive or “Grinchy”, learning about biodiversity, native vs. non-native species, and sustainable holiday choices...all through fun, engaging activities. What’s Included: Jolly vs. Grinchy plant reference text Student table activity: Identify and explain why plants are Jolly or Grinchy H
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Holiday Eco-Science Bundle
My Holiday Carbon Footprint – Environmental Science Activities
Holiday Carbon Footprint Activity Pack Make the holidays a learning experience with this interactive, student-friendly resource! Perfect for grades 4–6, this activity helps students explore how holiday foods and seasonal activities contribute to their carbon footprint. Students will: Analyze the carbon footprint of their favorite holiday meals (turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.) Investigate the footprint of holiday activities, including decorating, shopping, wrapping gifts, and using
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-PS3-1
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My Thanksgiving Carbon Footprint – Environmental Science Activity NGSS
My Thanksgiving Carbon Footprint – Environmental Science Activity | Sustainability | NGSS AlignedMake Thanksgiving meaningful and educational with this engaging, student-friendly environmental science activity! Perfect for grades 4–8, this resource helps students explore the carbon footprint of common Thanksgiving foods while building awareness of sustainability, ecosystems, and human impact on the environment. Students will analyze the journey of their favorite holiday foods—from farm to tabl
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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About the store
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Hi teacher friends! 👋
I’m a certified science teacher with 9+ years of experience teaching middle school life science, and I absolutely love creating resources that make your classroom easier and your lessons more engaging. Every activity I make is teacher-tested, student-approved, and designed to blend creativity with clear, standards-aligned science instruction.
I earned my B.S in 4–8 Science Education and a Master’s in Instructional Media, where I focused on building student-centered learning experiences that pair purposeful technology with research-based best practices. I’m passionate about project-based learning, inquiry activities, and creating materials that meet the needs of today’s digital learners.
My goal is simple:
To help busy teachers bring science to life with hands-on, meaningful, and ready-to-use resources—without adding extra stress to your plate.
Teaching style
My teaching style is student-centered, visual, and interactive. I believe in making science memorable through analogies, movement, storytelling, and design...so students don’t just memorize concepts, they connect with them.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was honored to receive my district’s EDGE Teacher Award for consistently innovating, engaging students, and bringing science to life in meaningful, memorable ways!
Shining Teacher Moment-I develop lessons and activities that spark students’ love for science, including hands-on labs, creative projects, and festive, interactive units that combine learning with fun. I love seeing students’ excitement and curiosity in the moment—and it’s always such a joy when students from past years come back to visit, peek in on class, and say, “Remember when…” as we share new science adventures!
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree focused on Instructional Media and Technology, which allows me to blend strong, research-based pedagogy with digital tools and design that support all learners. I’m also currently completing my STEM endorsement to further expand my expertise in science education. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and continuously exploring new strategies, tools, and approaches to make science engaging, meaningful, and accessible for every student.
Additional biographical information
If you ever have questions, need advice, or want to see more resources on a particular topic, please reach out! I love connecting with fellow teachers and creating materials that make your classroom easier and more engaging.
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