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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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The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Save time and boost student success with this all-in-one 6th Grade Science TEKS bundle! This collection includes many TEKS-aligned activities, covering key topics such as Earth & Space, Life Science, and Physical Science. Each resource is designed to be student-friendly, teacher-ready, and standards-based, making it perfect for daily lessons, interactive notebooks, exit tickets, practice worksheets, and assessments. This bundle is ideal for: Most older elementary and middle school teachersSpeci
5th - 9th
General Science, Other (Science)
Seasons: Temperature & Daylight Patterns (4.9A)
Make teaching TEKS 4.9A simple, engaging, and meaningful with this ready‑to‑use Seasons: Identifying Sequences & Predicting Patterns resource pack! This product includes a bright, student‑friendly slideshow and a rigorous practice worksheet designed to help 4th graders understand how temperature and daylight change across the seasons. The slideshow breaks down complex concepts into easy‑to‑follow visuals and explanations, while the worksheet provides STAAR‑aligned practice using multiple-choice
3rd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
Spinning Through the Sky (5.9A)
Teach Earth’s rotation and the day night cycle with this engaging and easy to understand resource aligned to TEKS 5.9A. This product includes a complete instructional slideshow and a corresponding student worksheet with fill in the blank notes and comprehension questions. Students learn how Earth rotates once every 24 hours, why that rotation causes day and night, how the Sun appears to move across the sky, and how shadows change in direction and length throughout the day. The slideshow breaks
4th - 7th
General Science, Other (Science)
Turn the Tide: Exploring Spring & Neap Cycles (6.9B)
Turn the Tide: Exploring Spring & Neap Cycles is a complete instructional and practice bundle designed to help students master TEKS 6.9B. Students will learn how the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon cause daily tides as well as spring and neap cycles through gravitational forces. This resource includes: A student-friendly slideshow introducing tides, high and low tides, moon phases, and spring vs. neap cycles.A practice worksheet with diagrams, labeling activities, matching exercises, and
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Seasons in Motion: Understanding Earth’s Tilt & Revolution
Seasons in Motion is a complete instructional resource designed to support TEKS 6.9A, where students explain how Earth’s revolution and tilt cause seasonal changes. This packet includes: A guided slideshow that walks students through the reasons for the seasons step by stepPractice problems where students label diagrams of Earth’s tilt and seasonal positionsA short reading passage that reinforces key concepts in student-friendly languageA 5-question multiple choice quiz with an answer key for q
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Bouncing Ball Lab (6.8)
In this hands-on science lab, students explore the relationship between the height from which a ball is dropped and the height of its first bounce. As students collect and record data at multiple drop heights, they analyze cause-and-effect relationships and use evidence to support scientific claims. This lab also reinforces energy concepts by guiding students to connect rebound height to changes in potential and kinetic energy. Thought-provoking questions prompt students to explain patterns in t
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Universe Review Meme Puzzle: Self-Checking Digital Activity
This interactive digital meme puzzle helps students review essential Universe concepts in a fun and motivating way. Students answer questions in the yellow response boxes, and as each answer is entered correctly, pieces of the meme on the side begin to appear. Once all questions are answered, the full meme is revealed, creating instant engagement and built-in motivation. The questions cover foundational astronomy topics, including stars, the H-R Diagram, galaxies, the electromagnetic spectrum, a
5th - 8th
Astronomy, General Science, Other (Science)
Universe Instagram Research Product (8,9 Strand)
Want to get students to do a deeper dive on the components of our universe? This project will allow students to choose components such as planets, nebulae, comets, etc. and research them so they can then take that information and personify their component. On this Instagram template they will have a profile with a bio and some pictures, a following list they will create, and 3 blank templates for "posts" that their component makes. Included in this activity is the template ready to use with ins
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
STEM Environmental Science Research Activity (8.11B)
This editable resource guides students through an exploration of environmental science concepts while encouraging them to connect learning to their own lives and future careers. Students begin by reading an article and summarizing key ideas, then research and rank environmental careers based on personal interest. They reflect on their own carbon footprint and brainstorm practical ways humans can reduce environmental impact. The activity blends reading comprehension, career exploration, personal
5th - 12th
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
Forces in Our World: Push, Pull, and More (6.7A)
Forces in Our World: Push, Pull, and More is an editable Google Slides resource designed to help middle school students master TEKS 6.7A. This deck blends short informational slides with immediate checks for understanding, ensuring students actively apply what they learn about gravity, friction, magnetism, applied forces, and normal forces. Students type responses, drag labels, insert images, and explain real-world examples, making the review both interactive and meaningful. The resource inclu
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Galaxy Web Quest
Short introduction to galaxies and the different types. Aligned to the New TEKS (8.9B) "Categorize galaxies as spiral, elliptical, and irregular and locate Earth’s solar system within the Milky Way galaxy."
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS, TEKS
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, SCIENCE.8.9.A
Food Web Practice
This product can be used a great practice for Food webs, Food Chains, and Energy pyramids. It involves key vocabulary like herbivore, consumers, heterotroph, etc. This can be assigned to Schoology, classroom, or whatever other online platform or you can use the print friendly pages and make a small packet for students to complete.
5th - 9th
Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
+2
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
Vocabulary Poster Student Activity
Give students an objective, or 2, or 3 and then have them search for vocabulary words related to those topics and a related picture. This is a great way for them to take the topic and analyze it into its most important but basic parts...the key vocab words. It also serves as a visual reminder for these important words that students can use as a reference.
3rd - 11th
For All Subjects, Science, Vocabulary
Black History Science Activity
Students can either be put into groups or given one of the 5 scientist individually to do a bit of research on. They are given some background information and then asked a few questions to help them explore more about this important figure.
4th - 12th
Science, U.S. History
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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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