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Are you looking for an easier and more complete way to plan for your next unit? This is my simple system that will make lesson planning, unit prep, assignment and standards tracking a breeze! NOW WITH GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION ADDED!Perfect for first year teachers or teachers who are just looking to simplify. The yearly overview is a visual way to see your unit pacing and can easily be updated if something needs more time. Then, you can head to the COMPLETELY EDITABLE lesson plan pages that will

In the Age of Technology, are your students practicing their science literacy and understanding? Are you looking for engaging, no-prep, emergency sub lesson plans to fit in with your curriculum, whenever you may need it? Everyday there are new science current event stories that could pique the interest of your student while learning about the newest technology and discoveries. MODIFY FOR E-LEARNING AND QUARANTINE DAYS! This Science Current Event Worksheet gives your student a simple guided re

Are your students looking for more engagement in their space science lessons? This product provides interactive research practice mixed with creative writing, art, and educational digital lessons. GREAT FOR E-LEARNING AND QUARANTINE DAYS! This Planet Travel Agent Brochure Project gives your student the freedom to research and compile interesting and factual information about the solar system. Covering specific features of their assigned planet, they will create an enticing digital or physically

Student engagement during presentations can be difficult. This form will give students something to focus on and areas to look out for, whether you are peer reviewing a project, completing a gallery walk, or listening to a presenter. The half-page format allows students to T.A.G. the project with something they learned (T), (A) questions they may still have or an extension topic, and (G) give a suggestion and compliment to the overall work. ******************************************************

Whether you're a New Teacher, not-so First Year Science Teacher, an Alternative Route Teacher, or need some Teacher Organization, this kit will help you get and stay sane with bundles of products you need to survive your first year (including sub plans)! I started my first year teaching (with no background) and had 7 different preps, was a solo department, and minimal admin support. The products I create and share in this bundle are made to help reduce your stress and overwhelm and learn to b

A first day(s) of school activity that builds classroom community and connections while building useful graphing skills for all science class types! Perfect for physical science, middle school science, or review activities for specialty courses to get your classes engaged from the first day of school. Choose to start with guided notes (or print the example notes for student use for a quick-start!) then move into a group activity of collecting unique data about their classmates. This activity en

Creating substitute day plans should NOT be a struggle! In fact, this will get you started in creating a sub binder ONCE and never touching it again all year! As a former sub turned teacher, I know both sides of the story and realized how easy it could be for both sides. (For pre-made sub lesson plans that can be used over and over all year, please see my store category "Sub Plans") ************************************************************************************************************ This

This first day of school, getting-to-know-you project is designed to engage students in describing their personal goals, hobbies, and passions. Through the creation of their own hexagon design, students will have the opportunity to share a little bit about themselves that can become a part of your classroom decor. This print-and-go research project includes a rubric to guide the creation of the hexagon, as well as grading criteria for teachers to use when evaluating the final products.  Included

Whether you're a New Teacher, not-so First Year Teacher, an Alternative Route Teacher, or need some Teacher Organization, this kit will help you get and stay sane with bundles of products you need to survive your first year! I started my first year teaching (with no background) and had 7 different preps, was a solo department, and minimal admin support. The products I create and share in this bundle are made to help reduce your stress and overwhelm and learn to balance your first year. ******

Simplify your science curriculum with these ready-to-print worksheets that can be used on any topic, with any curriculum, as sub plans, and support any practice you need for your students. These simple, printable worksheets have been effectively applied to any science topic ranging from 6th-12th grade. Even better, keeping the format constant means your students will know what to expect, cutting down on questions. This GROWING BUNDLE will be added to for YEARS to come, meaning you will never ru

Substitute plans and Emergency Days should not be stressful! After years of subbing myself and then teaching, I have created the Essential Sub Binder that can be set up once and is ready for the entire year! Take your sick days, enjoy your vacation, and let the simplicity of these sub plans easily guide one or more substitutes for an extended period of absence. Each section is already filled in as an example, simply click the text in your PDF to edit and print your own. Suggested for classrooms

Are you looking to avoid the energy debate this year, but want your students to think critically about the environmental impacts of their energy? This project takes the energy sources and turns them into heroes AND villains, helping our students see both sides of the energy debate, without the debate. Students will research their chosen energy source and use their creativity to create the ultimate hero and villain to represent those who support that energy and those who oppose. Each of their str

New teacher or experienced teacher needing a revamp? This planning toolkit is the perfect essential to simplify unit lesson plans and prep as well as creating and maintaining an easy and essential sub binder! Substitute plans and Emergency Days should not be stressful! After years of subbing myself and then teaching, I have created the Essential Sub Binder AND full sub lesson plans that can be set up once and is ready for the entire year! Take your sick days, enjoy your vacation, and let the sim

Movies, documentaries, and videos are a simple and effective emergency sub plan and way to engage students in lesson materials. Even better is a worksheet you can use for any type of video over and over without any prep and it's own sub lesson plan included!

The wonder wall is an amazing inquiry tool and useful research project based on student interests. Your students will use digital literacy skills to find answers to questions about the world around them. MODIFY FOR E-LEARNING AND QUARANTINE DAYS! Getting students to learn to ask questions is half the fun of a Wonder Wall. Then you can practice valuable research techniques and presentation skills as they share their answers with classmates. Over time, your students will become more and more comf

The movie summary one-pager is a simple and effective way to keep students engaged during video viewing in the classroom and works as a perfect emergency sub plan. Whether you need to show a 10 minute video or multi-day full length feature, this is a standard assignment that can be used over and over. Simply print the worksheet page double sided and one per student. Review the rubric printed on the worksheet with students so they are aware of what to keep an eye out for during the video. When t

A simple, yet effective, form for absent students. This form includes spaces for the lesson they missed, homework, makeup due date, and a space to request a makeup quiz/test time. Simply print the 1 or 2 subject form on bright paper and fill out or assign another student to fill out when a classmate is absent. If you’re expecting a large group missing for a field trip, just fill one out and make copies! Simplify your day with one form. To make things easier, students are told to staple thi

Substitute plans and Emergency Days should not be stressful! After years of subbing myself and then teaching, I have created the Essential Sub Binder AND full sub lesson plans that can be set up once and is ready for the entire year! Take your sick days, enjoy your vacation, and let the simplicity of these sub plans easily guide one or more substitutes for an extended period of absence. Each section is already filled in as an example, simply click the text in your PDF to edit and print your own.

Want to make your solar system notes more engaging for students? These interactive notes allow students to take a trip through the solar system with the passport style layout, encouraged doodling, and fun notetaking facts. *NOW WITH 2 PRINT OPTIONS AND DIGITAL Perfect for first-round notes, research project, or a low-prep review! Print pages double sided and staple to create a “passport” for information on all 8 planets, the asteroid belt, our sun, and our solar system as a whole. Students wil

Are your students looking for more engagement in their space science lessons? These products provide interactive research practice mixed with creative writing, art, and educational digital lessons. The Planet Travel Agent Brochure Project gives your student the freedom to research and compile interesting and factual information about the solar system. Covering specific features of their assigned planet, they will create an enticing digital or physically drawn brochure to attract space visitors!