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At The Science Effect, we believe in the idea that one small change can create a powerful ripple. In the classroom, a single spark of curiosity can transform a student’s confidence, motivation, and understanding of the world. My goal is to help you create those moments every day. Here you’ll find meaningful, classroom-ready science resources designed to engage students and support teachers. My resources are designed to complement your personal teaching style and fire up your classroom. I have been teaching middle school science in a New Jersey urban community for over 12 years. I love what I do and hope I can bring you simple, creative, and engaging lessons/activities that will meet your students needs!
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Scientific Method | Engineering Design | Claim Evidence Reasoning Doodle Notes
🔬 Build strong scientific thinking with engaging, visual doodle notes! This Science Practices Bundle includes Scientific Method, Engineering Design Process, and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) Doodle Notes designed to help middle school students organize and understand essential science practices. These printable doodle notes are perfect for guided instruction, interactive notebooks, and reinforcing critical thinking skills. Doodle notes are a visual note-taking strategy that will increase s
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Scientific Method | Engineering Design | CER | Doodle Notes | Digital & Print
🔬💻 The ultimate flexible science bundle — print AND digital! This Nature of Science Bundle includes Scientific Method, Engineering Design Process, and CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) Doodle Notes in both printable and digital formats, giving you maximum flexibility for any classroom setting. Whether you prefer hands-on interactive notebooks or a paperless workflow, this bundle supports engagement, critical thinking, and scientific writing all in one resource. Doodle notes are a visual note-t
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Scientific Method | Engineering Design | CER | Digital Doodle Notes Bundle
💻 Go paperless with interactive science doodle notes! This Nature of Science Bundle includes fully digital Scientific Method, Engineering Design Process, and CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) Doodle Notes designed for use with Microsoft Powerpoint or Google Slides™. Students can type directly into the notes, making this resource perfect for 1:1 classrooms, distance learning, and tech-integrated instruction. Doodle notes are a visual note-taking strategy that will increase student engagement, fo
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Engineering Design Doodle Notes | Digital & Print | Middle School Science 5-8
Teach students how engineers solve real-world problems with these Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes! This resource includes both print and digital versions, giving teachers flexibility for any classroom setting. Students learn the steps engineers follow to design and improve solutions: define the problem, identify criteria and constraints, imagine solutions, build a prototype, test designs, improve the design, and communicate results. These engaging visual doodle notes help students orga
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
Famous Astronauts Research Pennants | Space Science Biography Project
Launch your students into space exploration with this engaging Famous Astronauts Research Pennant Project! Perfect for upper-elementary and middle school science, this activity helps students research real astronauts, explore key missions, and create an eye-catching pennant to display in your classroom or hallway. With 9 astronaut toppers, a blank template, and both lined and unlined research pages, this resource is ideal for biography units, STEM Week, early finishers, science literacy integrat
4th - 10th
Astronomy, Engineering, Science
Engineering Design Digital Doodle Notes | Visual Notes | Middle School Science
Teach the Engineering Design Process with these interactive digital doodle notes! This digital resource helps students explore how engineers solve problems through the steps of define, identify criteria & constraints, imagine, prototype, test, improve, and communicate.Students interact with the notes by typing, labeling diagrams, and digitally annotating key concepts, making this a great option for paperless classrooms, remote learning, or 1:1 technology environments. These notes help student
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Engineering Design Doodle Notes | Graphic Organizer | Middle School Science 5-8
Help students understand the Engineering Design Process with these engaging Engineering Design Process Doodle Notes! This resource introduces students to the key steps engineers use to solve problems and design solutions: define, identify criteria & constraints, imagine, prototype, test, improve, and communicate.These visual, student-friendly doodle notes help middle school students organize information while actively engaging with the content through drawing, labeling, and color-coding. Dood
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
CER Anchor Chart Science Poster | Claim Evidence Reasoning | Classroom Decor
Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster | NGSS-Aligned STEM Anchor Chart Help students master scientific thinking with this Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) Anchor Chart Poster! This visually engaging resource breaks down how to construct clear, evidence-based explanations using claim, evidence, and reasoning. Perfect for middle school science, this anchor chart supports students in writing strong scientific arguments and communicating their thinking effectively. Like this poster? Want the matching dood
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Engineering Design Process Poster | NGSS STEM Anchor Chart | Classroom Decor
Engineering Design Process Poster | NGSS-Aligned STEM Anchor Chart Bring the engineering design process to life in your classroom with this engaging, student-friendly anchor chart poster! Perfect for middle school science and STEM classrooms, this visually appealing resource helps students understand each step of the engineering design process in a clear and memorable way. Like this poster? Want the matching doodle note activity? Click hereWhat’s Included: ✔ 5 Print Sizes for Flexible Displ
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Scientific Method Poster | NGSS Science Anchor Chart | Classroom Decor
The Scientific Method Poster | NGSS-Aligned STEM Anchor Chart Help your students understand the steps of the scientific method with this engaging, easy-to-follow anchor chart poster! Perfect for middle school science classrooms, this visual resource breaks down each step in a student-friendly way to support comprehension, retention, and real scientific thinking. Like this poster? Want the matching doodle note activity? Click hereWhat’s Included: ✔ 5 Print Sizes for Flexible Display: 8.5" x
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physical Science
Elijah McCoy - Black Leaders in STEM - Science Biography Poster Activity
Elementary & middle school students will enjoy researching and creating this "Profile Project" collaborative biography poster project! Each page of the poster has information for students to research and record information about different notable figure. The "Profile Project" collaborative research poster is a great way for students to begin learning, or extend their learning about all of the past and present notable figures that have changed history. Your students will be completely engaged wit
4th - 8th
Black History, Engineering, Science
Thanksgiving Science Activity | Scientific Discovery Research Pennants | No Prep
Bring gratitude and science together this Thanksgiving with this engaging Scientific Discovery Research Pennant Activity! Perfect for upper-elementary and middle school science classrooms, this resource helps students explore and give thanks for the scientific discoveries that have shaped our world. With 12 different pennant toppers (plus a blank template), students choose a topic, research the discovery, and complete the structured prompts to create a display-ready pennant you can hang around y
4th - 8th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science of Reading
Thomas Edison Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Steve Jobs Collaborative Biography Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Valentine's Day Science Activity ~ Famous Scientists Biography Pennant
Warm up your science classroom this holiday season with these famous scientists heart pennants. Middle school students will love creating these research pennants and they make a great activity to post on a bulletin board. Research pennants are a great way incorporate ELA into your science lessons. Your students will be completely engaged with this hands-on activity! What's Included?1 PDF with 48 different scientists, inventors, and mathematicians1 PPT Gallery walk worksheetIncludes the following
5th - 10th
Chemistry, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activity ~ Research Pennant Bundle
Alexander Graham Bell Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Samuel Morse Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
St. Patrick's Day Science Activity Famous Scientists Shamrock Biography Pennant
Green up your science classroom this St. Patrick's Day with these famous scientists shamrock pennants. Middle school students will love creating these research pennants and they make a great activity to post on a bulletin board. Research pennants are a great way incorporate ELA into your science lessons. Your students will be completely engaged with this hands-on activity! What's Included?1 PDF with 48 different scientists, inventors, and mathematicians1 PPT Gallery walk worksheetIncludes the fo
4th - 8th
Engineering, Science, U.S. History
Hayat Sindi Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research Project
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Women in STEM Biography Poster | Women's History Month Science Project
The Wright Brothers Biography Poster Activity - Famous Scientist Research
Engage students with a collaborative biography research poster project that builds critical thinking, writing, and research skills! The "Profile Project" is an interactive collaborative biography poster and a hands-on research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will enjoy exploring the life, accomplishments, and impact of an important scientist — whether a pioneering woman in STEM, trailblazing scientist, or influential figure from history and today. Pe
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
At The Science Effect, we believe in the idea that one small change can create a powerful ripple. In the classroom, a single spark of curiosity can transform a student’s confidence, motivation, and understanding of the world. My goal is to help you create those moments every day. Here you’ll find meaningful, classroom-ready science resources designed to engage students and support teachers. My resources are designed to complement your personal teaching style and fire up your classroom. I have been teaching middle school science in a New Jersey urban community for over 12 years. I love what I do and hope I can bring you simple, creative, and engaging lessons/activities that will meet your students needs!
Teaching style
When the teacher's role is to guide, providing access to information rather than acting as the primary source of information, the students' search for knowledge is met as they learn to find answers to their questions. For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves and practice skills in authentic situations. Providing students access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur.
Helping students to develop a deep love and respect for themselves, others, and their environment occurs through an open sharing of ideas and a judicious approach to discipline. When the voice of each student is heard, and environment evolves where students feel free to express themselves. Class meetings are one way to encourage such dialogue. I believe children have greater respect for their teachers, their peers, and the lessons presented when they feel safe and sure of what is expected of them. In setting fair and consistent rules initially and stating the importance of every activity, students are shown respect for their presence and time. In turn they learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment.
My own education history
B.A. Elementary Education with a minor in Earth Science
M.A. Special Education
M.A. Educational Leadership
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