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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!
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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
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
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
Andrew Jackson’s Presidency and the American Indian Activity Packet
This print-and-go Andrew Jackson activity is perfect for U.S. history lessons, substitute plans, or snow day / Nontraditional Instruction (NTI) days. Students will explore Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, and the impact on the Cherokee Nation through an engaging article, a cause-and-effect interactive notebook task, and a fact vs. opinion worksheet. Designed for independent learning, this no-prep history lesson helps students understand how Jackson’s
5th - 8th
U.S. History
Map Skills Packet #5: Landforms: Sub Plans, Geography, Print & Go
Looking for a no-prep geography activity that still delivers meaningful learning. This Packet is a ready-to-print, student-friendly resource that helps students understand landforms, human uses, and environmental impact—with everything you need in one place. Perfect for substitute plans, emergency lesson plans, nontraditional snow days, early finishers, review days, or independent work, this packet requires minimal teacher direction while keeping students engaged and on task. What’s Included: I
4th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Map Skills / Geography Packet #3: Sub Lesson, Review, NTI / Snow Day Packet
Map Skills Packet #3 is a fun and challenging geography resource designed to strengthen students’ map-reading abilities. This packet features five different activities, each focused on a key geography skill: cardinal directions, U.S. states, map symbols, measuring distance with a map scale, and landform vocabulary. Each activity gives students the opportunity to practice real-world map skills in an age-appropriate and engaging format. Whether used for independent practice, group work, or a quick
4th - 8th
Geography
History of Halloween Escape Room
Unlock the secrets of Halloween with this engaging History of Halloween Escape Room activity, tailored for 5th - 8th-grade students! This immersive escape room experience includes a detailed article about the history of Halloween and 8 intriguing clues that challenge students to apply their reading comprehension and problem-solving skills. What’s Included:Article on the History of Halloween: A thorough and engaging text that provides all the information needed to solve the escape room puzzles.8
5th - 8th
Reading
Dynastic Cycle of Ancient China Graphic Organizer and Article
Ancient China Dynastic Cycle Graphic Organizer and Article for 6th grade Ancient History. Unlock the fascinating history of ancient China with our "Dynastic Cycle Graphic Organizer." Designed specifically for 6th-grade students, this educational tool combines an engaging article with a hands-on graphic organizer to deepen understanding and enhance reading comprehension What's Inside:Informative Article: Dive into the intricate pattern of the dynastic cycle with a detailed article that explains
5th - 12th
Ancient History
Spanish - American War Printable Worksheet for U.S. History
Explore the causes, events, and consequences of the Spanish-American War with this comprehensive worksheet designed for 5th-grade students. This printable worksheet includes multiple sections to enhance learning and comprehension of this pivotal event in American history. Worksheet Components:Vocabulary Matching: Match key terms related to the Spanish-American War with their definitions. (4 questions)Causes of the Spanish-American War: Read paragraphs and answer questions about imperialism, the
4th - 9th
U.S. History
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About the store
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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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