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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
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➼ Grades taught: 8th grade
➼ States taught: 1 (Texas)
➼ Certification: 4-8 Science
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Waves & Radiation Made Simple: 8.8A & 8.8B Science TEKS Pack
This resource is a ready-to-use bundle aligned with Texas 8th Grade Science TEKS 8.8A & 8.8B. It includes a clear and visually engaging slideshow that introduces the parts of a transverse wave and the electromagnetic spectrum. It also has some practice problems to check for understanding! This is paired with a versatile practice worksheet that reinforces key concepts through multiple activities: Vocabulary matching Diagram labeling Table reading and interpretation Simple graphing practice
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
TEKS
SCIENCE.8.8.A
, SCIENCE.8.8.B
Also included in: Transverse & Electromagnetic Waves Bundle (8.8A and 8.8B)
Storm Surge Showdown (8.10C)
Bring hurricane formation to life with Storm Surge Showdown, an interactive station game aligned to TEKS 8.10C! In this activity, students move through the stages of hurricane development, from warm air rising to Category 5, while drawing scenario cards that strengthen or weaken their storm based on real scientific conditions. Students will explore how warm ocean water, air pressure, wind shear, and land interaction impact the development of tropical cyclones, including hurricanes and typhoon
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, 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)
Heating of Land and Water Lab – Modeling Sea and Land Breezes (TEKS 8.10A)
Help your students visualize how the Sun’s energy drives weather and wind patterns with this easy, engaging Heating of Land and Water Lab, aligned to TEKS 8.10A. In this investigation, students compare how sand (land) and water heat up under a lamp to model how the Sun warms Earth’s surfaces at different rates. Each group records temperature data for different time intervals, then collaborates as a class to analyze the results. Students use their findings to explain how uneven heating leads
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Education
Winter Wonders: Middle School Science Activity Pack
Bring some frosty fun into your classroom with this Middle School Science Winter Activity Pack! Designed to keep students learning and engaged during the colder months, this packet includes a variety of ready-to-use activities that connect real-world winter phenomena to key science concepts. Students will explore animal migration journeys, discover how snow forms, learn winter-themed science fun facts, and apply comprehension skills through multiple-choice and creative response questions. This
5th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Color by Number (4.11B)
Make teaching natural resources exciting with this Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Color‑by‑Number activity, designed specifically for 4th grade TEKS 4.11B. Students answer multiple‑choice questions about energy resources, conservation, and environmental impact, and then use their correct answers to color the pictures. This activity reinforces key concepts such as renewable vs. nonrenewable resources, recycling, and conservation while keeping learners motivated as they make their pictures
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Moon Phase Practice (4.9B)
Grab this ready‑to‑use TEKS 4.9B Moon Phases Practice Worksheet! Designed specifically for 4th graders, this 10 question worksheet provides rigorous, STAAR‑aligned practice with multiple‑choice items, diagram interpretation, data‑table analysis, and a short constructed response. Students will learn to recognize waxing and waning patterns, sequence Moon phases, interpret labeled Moon‑orbit diagrams, and use real‑world data to predict what the Moon will look like next. This is perfect for whole‑g
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
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
How Earth's Plates Move and Shape Our Planet (7.10A & 7.10B)
This comprehensive resource is designed to support TEKS 7.10A and 7.10B by helping students explore how Earth’s surface has changed over time through the lens of plate tectonics, fossil evidence, and rock layers. With clear, leveled reading passages, guided comprehension questions, vocabulary review, and visual analysis tasks, students will build a strong understanding of continental drift, seafloor spreading, and the formation of landforms like mountains, trenches, and volcanoes. The activities
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
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)
The Big Bang: Balloon Universe Lab (8.9C)
Help students understand the origin and expansion of the universe with this interactive Balloon Universe Lab, perfectly aligned to TEKS 8.9C. In this activity, students model how galaxies move apart over time by inflating balloons marked with “galaxies,” visually simulating the expansion of space itself. As they collect and analyze data, students connect their observations to real-world scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory. This engaging lab is ideal for introducing or reinf
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Gravity (7.9B) Activity Sheets
This TEKS-aligned activity supports 7.9B by guiding students to identify and define key terms related to gravity and celestial motion in our solar system. The word search includes 25 vocabulary words such as "gravity," "orbit," "planet," and "comet," with clues based on student-friendly definitions. Paired with a matching exercise and crossword-style prompts, the activity reinforces understanding of how gravity influences the movement of planets, moons, asteroids, and other bodies. It’s ideal fo
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
Earth’s Layers Notes Page (TEKS 6.10B)
This printable note page helps students identify and color the four main layers of Earth—crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core—along with land and ocean areas. Includes a labeled diagram and kid-friendly definitions for each layer. Perfect for interactive notebooks, science journals, or quick review activities.
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)
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
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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.
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✅ Teacher-approved & classroom-tested – created with real student success in mind!
🎯 Who I Help:
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-Students who need an extra push to pass or reach mastery.
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