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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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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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Mission: Matter! Physical Properties (5.6A)
Help your students truly understand the physical properties of matter with this comprehensive, STAAR‑aligned worksheet designed specifically for 5th Grade Science TEKS 5.6A. This resource helps students practice concepts—such as mass, magnetism, relative density, solubility, conductivity, and states of matter while using student‑friendly language and accessible question formats. This worksheet includes a rich variety of question items: vocabulary checks, sorting tasks, fill‑in‑the‑blank practi
4th - 6th
General Science, Other (Science), Physical Science
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
Reaction Reveal: Spotting Signs of Chemical Change (6.6E)
This resource is built to help middle school science teachers guide students in identifying the formation of new substances using clear evidence of chemical change. Fully aligned to Texas Science TEKS 6.6E, it can be used immediately after introducing the concept, as a structured review later in the year, or as targeted practice for 8th grade STAAR preparation. Students will explore the four key evidences of chemical change: temperature change, gas production, unexpected color change, and pre
5th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Power Paths: Energy Through Systems (6.8B)
Power Paths: Energy Through Systems is a comprehensive activity packet designed to support TEKS 6.8B, where students describe how energy is conserved through transfers and transformations in systems such as electrical circuits, food webs, amusement park rides, and photosynthesis. This resource includes: A review of energy types with matching practiceScenario-based questions for each system listed in the TEKSSTAAR-style multiple choice questions for test prepCritical thinking and extension promp
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Mix It Up Mystery: The Case of the Stay‑Themselves Ingredients (5.6B)
Make mixtures meaningful with this engaging 5th grade science reading passage aligned to TEKS 5.6B. Students explore how mixtures form, why ingredients keep their own physical properties, and how different tools can be used to separate solids and liquids. The reading is written at an accessible level while still building academic vocabulary and conceptual understanding. This resource includes a high interest passage, five comprehension questions, and five extension questions that challenge stud
4th - 7th
General Science, Other (Science)
The Great Microscopic Mystery: How Scientists Discovered Cells (TEKS 6.13A)
The Great Microscopic Mystery is a student‑friendly reading passage that introduces the historical development of cell theory in a fun, story‑like way. Students learn about Hooke’s cork observations, Leeuwenhoek’s discovery of microorganisms, Schleiden and Schwann’s realization that all plants and animals are made of cells, and Virchow’s explanation that new cells come from pre‑existing cells. The resource includes a comprehension question set and a complete answer key, making it perfect for g
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
Earth Day Word Unscramble
Celebrate Earth Day with this engaging and low-prep Earth Day Unscramble Activity! 🌎✨ This fun vocabulary review challenges students to unscramble 15 Earth Day–themed words. It’s the perfect blend of critical thinking and content review, making it ideal for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Students will build vocabulary, improve spelling, and strengthen their understanding of important environmental topics in a way that feels more like a game than a worksheet. ✨ What’s Included:
4th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science)
Density Detectives: TEKS 6.6D Review & STAAR Prep Practice Sheet
Help your students crack the case of density with this engaging and standards‑aligned practice sheet! Perfect for 6th grade TEKS 6.6D or as a STAAR review for 8th grade science, this resource blends vocabulary practice, reading comprehension, math application, and multiple choice questions into one cohesive activity. Students won’t just memorize formulas—they’ll apply their knowledge to real‑world scenarios like distinguishing fool’s gold from real gold, predicting whether objects will sink
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Physics
Also included in: The STAAR Survival Kit: 6th Grade TEKS Edition
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
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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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