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➼ Degrees: M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction & BA Interdisciplinary Studies
➼ 9 years as a classroom teacher.
➼ 6 years as the department chair.
➼ 1 school
➼ 1 district
➼ 1 classroom
➼ Grades taught: 8th grade
➼ States taught: 1 (Texas)
➼ Certification: 4-8 Science
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Fossil Detectives of Texas (3.12D)
Bring Texas history and Earth science to life with Fossil Detectives of Texas, an engaging and student friendly resource aligned to TEKS 3.12D. This set includes a short, approachable reading passage that teaches students what fossils are, how they form, and how they provide evidence of past living organisms and environments, including examples that connect directly to Texas fossils such as ammonites, shark teeth, dinosaur bones, and plant imprints. Following the reading, stu
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science)
"Mini Project: Our Solar System Adventure!" Bundle (3.9B)
Looking for a fun, low‑prep, and highly engaging way to teach the order of the planets? **This Solar System Mini Project—perfectly aligned to TEKS 3.9B but useful for ANY elementary grade—** gives students a hands‑on opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the planets in order from the Sun through creativity, art, and simple materials you already have in the classroom. Students create their own Solar System model using drawing or craft supplies, complete a short writing component, an
2nd - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Move It, Test It, Change It: Investigation Exit Tickets/Writing Prompts for 3.7B
Empower your students to master TEKS 3.7B with this Move It, Test It, Change It Mini Pack designed to help third graders plan and conduct descriptive investigations that show how pushes and pulls change the motion and position of objects. This resource includes three exit tickets, three writing prompts, sample answers, and teacher friendly look fors that make grading simple, consistent, and aligned to the TEKS. Students explore real world examples using objects they know such as swings, balls
2nd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
Forces in Action Mini Pack: Exit Tickets and Writing Prompts for TEKS 3.7A
Help your students master TEKS 3.7A with this Forces in Action Mini Pack, a clear, student friendly collection of exit tickets, writing prompts, and grading look fors designed to make science assessment simple and effective. This resource supports the TEKS expectation that students demonstrate and describe forces acting on an object in contact or at a distance including magnetism, gravity, pushes, and pulls. Inside the pack you will find three exit ticket options that allow teachers to check f
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science)
What Happens If…? Food Chain Scenarios Worksheet (3.12B)
Help your students understand how energy flows through a food chain and how ecosystems change when one organism is removed with this What Happens If…? Food Chain Scenarios Worksheet, fully aligned to TEKS 3.12B. This resource includes five short scenarios that are written at a third grade level and guide students through real examples like disappearing bees, missing frogs, and changes to plant or animal populations. Each scenario includes one multiple choice question and one open ended questi
2nd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
The Great Pollen Transfer Lab. (Great For All Ages!)
Bring the buzz to your science classroom with The Great Pollen Transfer Lab! This engaging, hands-on activity uses Macaroni & Cheese powder (as a pollen substitute) and craft materials to help students visualize the relationship between plants and pollinators. It is the perfect springtime activity to celebrate the return of flowers and insects, and it’s flexible enough for any age group. What’s Included:Comprehensive Lab Guide: Covers everything from building a model insect to simulating the t
1st - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
States of Matter Changes – TEKS 3.6C Matching Task Cards (Heating & Cooling)
Make changes in states of matter clear and engaging with this TEKS 3.6C matching task card set, designed to help with 3rd‑grade science and STAAR preparation. Students will practice predicting, observing, and recording how heating and cooling cause matter to change using real‑world, age‑appropriate examples. This resource includes 20 matching pairs that connect observable situations (what students see) to the correct scientific explanation (how and why matter changes). Reading levels are int
2nd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Fun Science Facts for Kids (Ages 6-8)
Ignite your students' curiosity with this Short & Fun Science Flipbook—a colorful, fact-filled mini book packed with strange, surprising, and smile-worthy science tidbits! Whether used as morning work, fast-finisher fun, science centers, or brain breaks, this flipbook makes learning feel like a wild science adventure. Perfect for curious kids and budding scientists in grades 2–4, it can be digital or printable, easy to assemble, and sure to spark WOW moments every time they flip the page! Read
PreK - 5th
General Science, Visual Arts
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About the store
Experience
➼ Degrees: M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction & BA Interdisciplinary Studies
➼ 9 years as a classroom teacher.
➼ 6 years as the department chair.
➼ 1 school
➼ 1 district
➼ 1 classroom
➼ Grades taught: 8th grade
➼ States taught: 1 (Texas)
➼ Certification: 4-8 Science
Teaching style
My teaching style is student-centered and hands-on, with a strong focus on real-world application and active learning. I design classroom-tested, STAAR-aligned science resources that support critical thinking, provide clear scaffolding, and keep students engaged. All this while also saving teachers time with low-prep, easy-to-implement materials.
My own education history
Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (UTD)
Masters of Education in Science Curriculum and Instruction (UT Arlington)
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🔬 Why My Resources Work:
With a background in Science and Curriculum Writing, I know what works in the classroom. My materials are:
✅ Rigorous yet student-friendly – breaking down complex topics in ways that make sense.
✅ Test-focused but engaging – ensuring students are prepared without the boredom of traditional test prep.
✅ Teacher-approved & classroom-tested – created with real student success in mind!
🎯 Who I Help:
-Teachers looking for high-quality, low-prep resources.
-Students who need an extra push to pass or reach mastery.
-Educators who want to bring energy and confidence to their test prep!
Let’s make learning engaging, effective, and stress-free—one resource at a time! 🚀
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