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My goal is simple: to help fellow middle grades teachers save time and feel confident with ready-to-go Social Studies and Science lessons that are engaging, standards-aligned, and easy to use. Whether you're planning for the year, unit planning, prepping for a sub, or just looking for something meaningful and fun for your students, I’ve got you covered.
Each resource is designed with both students and teachers in mind—clear instructions, thoughtful activities, and materials that are classroom-tested and ready to print or upload. I know how busy teachers are, and my hope is that my lessons give you more time to focus on what matters most—teaching and connecting with your students.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy teaching!
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Formal Teacher Observation Planning Template for New 2024 Tennessee TEAM Rubric
Streamline your preparation for formal teacher observations with this Lesson Plan Template, specifically designed to align with the NEW 2024 Tennessee TEAM Rubric. This comprehensive 200-line Google Sheet is perfect for educators looking to organize their lesson details clearly and effectively, ensuring all essential elements of the TEAM Rubric are covered. UPDATED: This item has been updated with a PDF sample of a completed lesson plan I have used in an actual TEAM observation, from which I r
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Map Skills / Geography Packet: Sub Lesson, Review, NTI / Snow Day Packet
This Landform and Map Skills Review Packet is your ultimate no-prep solution for reviewing key geography concepts! Whether you're planning a review, prepping for a Substitute Teacher, or assembling an NTI (Non-Traditional Instructional) Day / Snow Day packet, this ready-to-use resource saves you time while keeping students engaged and learning. Print & Go | No Prep | Two-Part Geography Activity✨ What’s Included:✅ TWO Engaging, Student-Friendly Articles with comprehension question worksheets — pe
4th - 8th
Geography
Full Year Bundle: TN & U.S. History Slideshows, Notes, Exams, & Study Guides
Complete U.S. and Tennessee History Curriculum Bundle for 5th Grade – Full YearThis extensive curriculum covers both U.S. and Tennessee history, fully aligned with Tennessee’s 5th-grade standards. Organized chronologically, each slideshow seamlessly integrates Tennessee history into the broader U.S. historical context, helping students see the impact of national events on Tennessee and vice versa. This bundle includes visually engaging slideshows, fill-in-the-blank guided notes, exams (printable
4th - 10th
U.S. History
Ancient Civilizations Scavenger Hunt / Project / Sub Plans / End of Year
This end of year project is perfect for reviewing Ancient Civilizations while keeping students excited and focused. With print and go materials, it’s easy to prepare for busy days or last-minute sub plans. Both printable and digital versionsare included, giving you the flexibility to print worksheets or post a Google Form for students to complete online. Just print or post, and your students are ready to dive into an engaging scavenger hunt across the ancient world! This resource includes two fl
6th - 10th
Ancient History
Map Skills / Geography Packet #4: Sub Lesson, Review, NTI / Snow Day Packet
This ready-to-use packet helps students understand how humans interact with their environment and how environments shape human activities. With a combination of informational articles, interactive worksheets, and engaging activities, students connect geography to real-world human choices.The packet includes:Map & Environment Match Activity – Students match human activities to the regions where they are most likely to occur.Environmental Cause-and-Effect Chart – Students analyze how human actions
4th - 8th
Geography
What is Matter Packet - Article, Worksheets, Answer Key, Instructions
What is Matter? Article & PacketEngaging 5th Grade Science Resource – Student-Friendly, Substitute-Ready & Standards-Aligned!Make teaching physical science simple and meaningful with the What is Matter? Article & Packet! This resource helps students build a clear understanding of matter—its states, properties, and changes—while also strengthening reading comprehension and writing in science. What’s Included:Student-Friendly Article (2 pages)→ Clear, age-appropriate explanations of solids, l
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Five Themes of Geography Article & Worksheet - Substitute / Sub Lesson
Bring geography to life with this ready-to-use lesson on the Five Themes of Geography—perfect for both classroom instruction and sub days. This comprehensive, no-prep resource introduces students to the essential themes used by geographers to study the world: Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. Designed for clarity, engagement, and flexibility, the included article explains each theme in clear. Students will build vocabulary and comprehension as they explore how
5th - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
END OF YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT | HISTORY RESEARCH PROJECT
Complete Research Packet + Essay Writing + Slideshow OptionLooking for a meaningful, low-prep end of year project or end of semester project that keeps students engaged while reviewing content? This complete history research project is the perfect way to build research skills, strengthen writing, and help students reflect on everything they’ve learned!This resource is designed as an introduction to historical research for middle school students, guiding learners step-by-step through the entire p
5th - 9th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Ancient History End of Year State Test Review: 6th Grade Review
These slideshows and notes provide a complete review of all Tennessee 6th grade Ancient History standards. The slideshows contain 32-76 slides each, depending on the number of standards for each civilization. Each slideshow covers all standards for that civilization. Each slideshow contains TCAP like release questions and answers to review in class. Wach slideshow contains the G.R.A.P.E.S. of each civilization. The practice test is a Google Form I generally proctor the practice test to gain in
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies
Caste System: Job/Role Card Sorting & Worksheet (Print & Digital Versions)
This engaging activity helps students understand the social structure of ancient India by exploring the caste system and the roles associated with each caste. The Caste System Sorting Card Activity includes both print and digital versions of worksheets, along with an answer key to ensure accurate assessment and understanding. Activity Details:Caste Sorting Cards:Students will be provided with a set of cards, each describing various roles, jobs, or social positions in ancient Indian society. They
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Immigration Role Play, Ellis & Angel Islands 5th grade U.S. History
U.S. History 5th grade early 20th century immigrant activity. This activity allows your students to experience immigration to the U.S. during the Gilded Age on both east and west coast, with west coast also dealing with effects of Chinese Exclusion Act. Engage your students in an immersive and educational experience with the Immigrant Role Play Activity, designed specifically for 5th-grade students studying U.S. History. This activity will take your class back in time to the early 20th century,
4th - 8th
U.S. History
Latitude & Longitude Activity Packet
Bring geography to life with this Latitude & Longitude Activity Packet, a complete resource designed to teach students how to read and use coordinates to find exact locations on Earth. Perfect for regular classroom instruction, a substitute lesson, or even a Nontraditional Instruction Day/Snow Day assignment, this packet has everything you need to cover the basics of latitude and longitude. What’s Included: Student Article: Understanding Latitude & Longitude – explains key concepts in clear, a
4th - 8th
Geography
Social Studies Skills Packet| NTI Snow Day Work | Sub Plans | Independent Review
Looking for a stress-free, independent social studies packet that works perfectly for non-traditional snow days, substitute teachers, or emergency lesson plans? This History Skills Print-and-Go Packet is designed to keep 5th grade students engaged, focused, and learning—without teacher support.What’s IncludedThis packet focuses on essential social studies thinking skills using clear explanations, modeled examples, reading passages, practice activities, and full answer keys. Skills Covered Unders
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
WWII Unit Bundle: Slideshow, Notes, Study Guide, Exam, & Worksheet
This comprehensive World War II Bundle is designed specifically for 5th-grade U.S. History students and aligns with Tennessee standards. The bundle includes 2 slideshow with guided notes, a study guide, and exam in printable & Google Form versions, and a worksheet. The bundle covers key topics, such as the Allies & Axis Powers, Causes of WWII, Pearl Harbor, major battles after U.S. entry, The Holocaust, Hiroshima & Nagasaki, and Tennessee's role in WWII (can be used with or without this
5th - 10th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Map Skills / Geography Packet #2: Sub Lesson, Review, NTI / Snow Day Packet
This Print and Go packet includes 4 fun and standards-based activities that help students build core map skills through scavenger hunts, clue-based challenges, map symbol design, and direction-following practice. With 30+ questions, map grid challenges, and a creative map-making project, this packet is ready for immediate use in the classroom or at home. It's perfect for review, independent work, substitute plans, or snow day assignments. What’s Inside – Activity Descriptions✅ Map Scavenger Hunt
4th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Marshmallow and Spaghetti Noodle Bridge Challenge: Engineering Design STEM
Engage your students in hands-on engineering design process with this exciting Marshmallow and Spaghetti Noodle Bridge Challenge! This activity is designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, while directly addressing Science Standard 5.ETS1: Engineering Design.What’s Included:Detailed Instructional Slideshow (25 Slides):Step-by-step instructions on building the bridge.Clear guidance on testing and re-designing based on data.Student Data Recording Worksheet:Space to reco
4th - 9th
Engineering, Science
D-Day Invasion Activity | World War II D-Day Poster Template & Article
Teach the D-Day invasion in a clear, engaging way with this Print and Go World War II activity! This D-Day Invasion Article and Poster Activity helps students understand the largest sea invasion in history with a student-friendly reading passage and creative poster project.Perfect for 5th grade social studies or upper elementary World War II units, this resource includes multiple versions of the article, a poster activity, answer key, and teacher instructions, making it easy to implement in
5th - 7th
U.S. History, World History
Cause & Effect in History Printable Packet / Substitute Lessons
Make teaching history simple, engaging, and stress-free with the Cause & Effect in History – Social Studies Skills Packet! This printable, ready-to-use social studies resource is perfect for teachers looking for substitute lesson plans, emergency plans, snow day activities, or nontraditional school day instruction. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this packet helps students practice critical social studies skills, including identifying causes and effects in historical ev
4th - 7th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Sharecropping Simulation: Reconstruction after the U.S. Civil War
Engage your students in an interactive, hands-on simulation that brings post–Civil War history to life! Students step into the role of a sharecropper and use math skills to calculate how debt builds over five farming seasons. As they work through the math and reflect on the results, students see firsthand how the sharecropping system kept many African Americans and poor whites trapped in poverty after the Civil War. Learning ObjectiveStudents will analyze how debt accumulated for sharecroppers o
5th - 7th
U.S. History
Governing Ancient China: From Feudalism to Legalism
Teach students how ancient Chinese rulers solved the challenge of governing a massive empire with this ready-to-use, print-and-go activity. Perfect for classroom lessons, substitute plans, emergency days, or nontraditional learning! This two-part activity guides students through the rise and fall of feudalism and the adoption of Legalism in ancient China, helping them understand cause-and-effect relationships in history. Part 1: Feudalism as a Solution to Governing a Large EmpireStudents read
6th - 8th
Ancient History, World History
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to My Store!
I'm so glad you're here!
My goal is simple: to help fellow middle grades teachers save time and feel confident with ready-to-go Social Studies and Science lessons that are engaging, standards-aligned, and easy to use. Whether you're planning for the year, unit planning, prepping for a sub, or just looking for something meaningful and fun for your students, I’ve got you covered.
Each resource is designed with both students and teachers in mind—clear instructions, thoughtful activities, and materials that are classroom-tested and ready to print or upload. I know how busy teachers are, and my hope is that my lessons give you more time to focus on what matters most—teaching and connecting with your students.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy teaching!
My own education history
Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with minor in History
BA in Social Science and Secondary Education with Minor in I have taught various subjects and grades since beginning my teaching career in 1999.
I was originally certified in Secondary Social Studies, but after moving to TN I added middle grades as well. I also have a minor and have taught 5th and 8th grade science sections in the past.
Much of my early material is still on paper, but as I convert the relevant items to a digital format I will post materials for sale.
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