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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)
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)
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Mini Packet 7.7B & 7.7C TEKS Review
Make motion concepts clear and memorable with this ready-to-use mini packet on speed, velocity, and acceleration! Designed for 7th or 8th grade science and aligned with TEKS 7.7B & 7.7C, this resource includes: ✅ A short, student-friendly reading that explains key terms with real-life examples and a touch of humor ✅ Practice questions to check understanding of definitions and formulas ✅ Multiple-choice questions that mirror STAAR-style wording ✅ A graphing challenge to push critical thinkin
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Physics
TEKS
SCIENCE.7.7.B
, SCIENCE.7.7.C
Also included in: Master Middle School Physics with Engaging, Differentiated Lessons
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 8th Grade Science Coloring Pages Bundle
Give your 8th-grade scientists a creative way to master the toughest TEKS! This resource features a collection of NINE coloring pages that double as visual "doodle notes." Each page is meticulously designed to highlight the Big Ideas and essential vocabulary students need for success in 8th-grade science. Topics Included in this Bundle:Water PropertiespH ScaleCounting AtomsNewton's LawsOur Star, the Sun.Weather Fronts/ HurricanesAnimal Cell OrganellesAbiotic/BioticFood WebsVersatile Ways to Us
6th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
The "Level Up" Challenge Final STAAR Review
Help your students walk into the STAAR test feeling confident, prepared, and in control with The “Level Up” Challenge Final STAAR Review! This engaging, student-driven activity is designed specifically for 8th grade science students to reflect on their learning, identify areas of growth, and take meaningful steps toward mastery before test day. Instead of passive review, students complete a structured “level up” process where they: 🔍 Identify their weakest topic through self-reflection 🧠 B
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
Ocean Systems Card Sort & Ocean Impact Research Project (7.11B)
This TEKS 7.11B-aligned resource helps students analyze the impact of human activity on ocean systems through two engaging, standards-based activities. First, students complete a 10-pair card sort that reinforces key concepts like overfishing, pollution, coral bleaching, and sustainable practices using cause/effect and term/definition matches. Then, students dive deeper with a choice-based research project where they explore topics such as ocean acidification, marine protected areas, or climate
6th - 9th
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
Weather and Climate Card Sort and Writing Prompts Pack (4.10C)
Help your students finally understand the difference between weather and climate with this engaging Weather & Climate Card Sort and Writing Prompts Pack, fully aligned to TEKS 4.10C! This resource gives students multiple opportunities to interact with the content through sorting, comparing, discussing, and writing — making it perfect for 4th grade instruction or as a 5th grade STAAR review. Your students will love using the 12‑card sorting activity, where they must determine whether each
3rd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
Choose‑Your‑Own‑Path Adventure: “The Path of the Little Rock” (4.10B)
Bring Earth science to life with this engaging Choose‑Your‑Own‑Path Adventure: The Path of the Little Rock (TEKS 4.10B)! Designed for 4th graders and perfect as a 5th grade STAAR review, this interactive reading + science activity allows students to take on the role of Little Rock as they experience the slow changes to Earth’s surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition. Students make decisions at each stage of the journey, choosing how the rock breaks apart, how it’s transport
3rd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science)
Claim It, Prove It, Explain It! CER for Circuits and Light Energy (5.8B & 5.8C)
Make CER click for your students with this Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) packet for Circuits and Light Energy, aligned to TEKS 5.8B and 5.8C. This resource is designed to explicitly teach students how to think and write like scientists while exploring real‑world examples of electrical energy and light energy. ✨ What Makes This Resource Teacher‑Friendly:✔️ Can easily be broken into 3 days or sectionsDay 1: What is CER? Guided examples and practiceDay 2: Electrical energy (circuits, motors
4th - 7th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
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)
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)
Human Body Systems: TEKS 7.13A Review & Practice
This comprehensive resource is designed to help students master TEKS 7.13A by exploring the structure and function of major human body systems. Perfect for 7th graders who have just learned the content or 8th graders reviewing for STAAR, this pack includes a variety of formats to support engagement and retention: multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, word unscramble, a themed word search, and critical thinking prompts. Students will review how systems like the circulatory, respiratory,
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
Calculating Net Force (6.7B/7.7D)
Make teaching net force simple and stress-free with this ready-to-use worksheet! Designed for TEKS 7.7D, this activity helps students master the rules for calculating net force. Students will review the rules, then apply their knowledge by solving 8 practice problems that reinforce understanding of balanced and unbalanced forces. It’s perfect for classwork, homework, or a quick review before a quiz. An answer key is included for easy grading or self-checking! ✅ Great for: Reinforcing net fo
5th - 9th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: Master Middle School Physics with Engaging, Differentiated Lessons
Survival of the Traits! Natural & Artificial Selection TEKS 7.13D Activity
Help your students understand how traits change over generations through both natural and artificial selection with this engaging, multi-part activity aligned to TEKS 7.13D. Students will start with a short, student-friendly reading passage that introduces the key concepts of selection and adaptation, then demonstrate comprehension through vocabulary matching, STAAR-style multiple-choice questions, and short constructed responses. Next, they’ll apply what they’ve learned in a creative cha
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 7th Grade TEKS Edition
Energy Flow Color by Number (4.12B)
This TEKS 4.12B “Energy Flow Within Ecosystems” color‑by‑number activity turns science review into an engaging and stress‑free experience for both students and teachers. Students answer 12 multiple‑choice questions covering the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through food webs, including the roles of the Sun, producers, consumers, and decomposers. Each answer choice is paired with a specific color, allowing students to bring their picture to life as they work. The activity reinforces ke
4th - 8th
Biology, 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)
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)
Newton’s 2nd Law Practice Word Problems (8.7A)
Designed for TEKS 8.7A, this resource helps students solve problems involving force, mass, and acceleration while building confidence in using formulas. **focus is calculating for acceleration based on the new TEKS**What’s Included: A set of word problems where students calculate force, mass, or acceleration. A force triangle diagram to support students in remembering and applying the correct formulas. Teacher answer key for easy grading or self-check. Why This Worksheet Works: Reinforces co
6th - 9th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
Also included in: Master Middle School Physics with Engaging, Differentiated Lessons
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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)
Additional biographical information
🔬 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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