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After 14 years of full-time teaching as a science and biology teacher, I have come up with more than a few fun and effective tricks of the trade that help both my students and other teachers. I hope to share them with you. :) I have 14 years of full time teaching experience with the Toronto District School Board as a Science and Biology Teacher. I have taught ESL, applied(general), academic, enriched, gifted, as well as college and university preparation science and biology courses.

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Biology & Anatomy Homework Review / Test Prep BUNDLE | Print & Google Slides

Anatomy Bundle | Editable, Printable & Distance Learning Options - 50% OFF

Great Minds in Science- 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning

Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning

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Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning

Updated to Include Distance Learning Options. Each article sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides for paperless classrooms / distance learning. Don't fear, get your emergency secondary science sub plans right here! This bundle contains 52 SCIENCE ARTICLES with questions and full answer keys at 44% OFF the price of them separately. A whole year's worth o

Counting Atoms Worksheet | Editable, Printable & Distance Learning Options

This worksheet comes in 3 forms: 1) Editable Word Doc, 2) Printable PDF and 3) Google Slides with fillable text boxes. The last option is perfect for a paperless classroom or distance learning. CLICK THE PREVIEW for a closer look at the worksheet.►The Entire Chemistry Unit - All in One Bundle for contains this resource and over 60 others for over 40% OFF. ************************************************************************** This is a 1 page worksheet (with answer key) contains ques

Meiosis Foldable - Big Foldable for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

This big meiosis foldable will get your students excited about learning about the different stages of meiosis! Students will be able to describe all the stages of meiosis on one large graphic organizer (made up of 3 taped letter-sized pages). Meiosis is often a difficult subject to teach because the process is a complicated one with many steps. Most worksheets try to teach meiosis on one piece of paper. This gives very little room to include proper diagrams of all the stages and leaves very l

Cancer Sniffing Dogs - Sub Plan / Science Reading #5 (Google Slide & PDF)

This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for distance learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This resource spans two pages in total with 1 and 1/3 pages of article and 2/3 pages of questions. It is information rich and written to engage even reluctant readers. The two page format makes it economical for printing and provides a length that students willingly read and complet

DNA Replication Foldable - Big Foldable for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

DNA Replication interactive notebook foldable. This big DNA replication foldable will get your students excited about learning about how DNA replicates! Students will be able to describe all the steps of replication in one large graphic organizer (made up of 3 taped letter-sized pages). DNA replication is often a difficult subject to teach because the process is a complicated by the leading and the lagging strand and the multiple processes that seem to happen simultaneously. This large 3 page

Interactive Notebook Templates (1000+ Editable Foldables - Commercial Use Okay)

Over 1000 amazing Interactive notebook templates for all of your personal or commercial INB needs. This product comes with transparent PNG images of each interactive notebook template as well as editable PowerPoint of the interactive notebook templates that you can customize. A tutorial has been provided for using the PowerPoints. Just do these 4 simple steps: 1) look at the comments below, 2) look at the preview, 3) buy, 4) create and enjoy! *************************************************

Halloween Science of Zombies - Activity & Sub Plan | Print & Online

Updated for Distance Learning! In addition to the printable version, a Google Slides version of the article and all the activities have also been provided (with text boxes to type out all the answers). This version is great for distance learning and paperless classrooms. Here's a scientifically packed and fun educational treat for Halloween or for any other day you would like to infuse something different and fun into your lessons. The science of zombies is a fascinating secondary science a

Science Reading #48 - The Science of Tattoos - Sub Plan (Google Slides & PDFs)

This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for distance learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This resource spans two pages in total with 1 and 1/3 pages of article and 2/3 pages of questions. It is information rich and written to engage even reluctant readers. The two page format makes it economical for printing and provides a length that students willingly read and complet

Digestive System Foldable - Big Foldable for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

This big digestive system foldable will get your students excited about learning anatomy! Students will be able to record all the descriptions of the structures in one large graphic organizer (made up of 3 taped letter-sized pages). This large format provides: 1) enough room to record descriptions 2) a clear and fun diagram to color 3) an excellent foldable to use as an all-in-one study guide. I drew and designed the image using Adobe Illustrator so it would stay crisp when blown up to a larg

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Great Minds in Science- 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning

Updated for distance learning. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for paperless online learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. When we teach science, the important scientific figures behind the science are only mentioned in a cursory way. My Great Minds in Science Series of 19 ARTICLES functions to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discove

Chemistry of Fireworks Sub Plan - Science Reading #37 (Google Slides & PDFs)

This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for distance learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This resource spans two pages in total with 1 and 1/3 pages of article and 2/3 pages of questions. It is information rich and written to engage even reluctant readers. The two page format makes it economical for printing and provides a length that students willingly read and complet

Brain Foldable - 3 Big Foldables for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

There are three different brain foldables in this resource that will get your students excited about learning the anatomy of the brain! The first foldable includes the inner structures of the brain (e.g. pituitary gland, thalamus, pons etc.), the second foldable shows the four lobes of the brain and the third foldable shows the different areas of the cerebral cortex (e.g. Broca's Area, Wernicke's Area, motor cortex etc.) Students will be able to record all the descriptions of the structures o

Protein Synthesis - Big Foldable for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

Protein Synthesis interactive notebook foldable. This big protein synthesis foldable will get your students excited about transcription and translation! This is an overview of the the four main stages of protein synthesis: transcription, post-transcriptional modifications, translation and post-translational modifications. This foldable is made up of 3 taped pages taped together. The large format provides: 1) enough room to record all four stages 2) a clear and fun diagram to color 3) an excell

The Science of Sleep - Sub Plan / Science Reading #15 (Google Slide & PDFs)

This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for distance learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This resource spans two pages in total with 1 and 1/3 pages of article and 2/3 pages of questions. It is information rich and written to engage even reluctant readers. The two page format makes it economical for printing and provides a length that students willingly read and complet

Addicted to Sugar - Sub Plan / Science Reading #30 (Google Slides & PDFs)

This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for distance learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This resource spans two pages in total with 1 and 1/3 pages of article and 2/3 pages of questions. It is information rich and written to engage even reluctant readers. The two page format makes it economical for printing and provides a length that students willingly read and complet

Genetic Traits Bingo Activity - Hooked on Genetics | Printable & Google Slides

Updated to Include a Distance Learning Option: Along with a set of 10 printable BINGO cards, I have also included 10 Google Slides BINGO cards that are perfect for distance learning or a paperless classroom. ✿ Click on the PREVIEW for a closer look at this product.This genetics activity is a sure-fire way to get students hooked on genetics! I love using this at the beginning of my genetics unit because it gets students interested and invested in learning about genetic traits and what causes t

The Six Kingdoms & Three Domains of Life BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning

This six kingdoms and three domains of life bundle contains SEVEN RESOURCES. Altogether they represent a really effective way to teach concepts (PowerPoint, PowerPoint Worksheets, Article Sub Plan), reinforce concept for all types of learners (Graphic Organizer, Crossword, Mix and Match Game) and assess your students' learning (Test). ► SAVE 35% OFF the individual resources when you purchase this bundle.► CLICK THE PREVIEW to get a closer look at the resources in this bundle.****************

Neuron and Synapse - Big Foldable for Interactive Notebooks or Binders

Neuron and synpase interactive notebook foldable. This big foldable will get your students excited about the nervous system! Students will be able to record all the descriptions of the structures in one large graphic organizer (made up of 3 taped letter-sized pages). This large format provides: 1) enough room to record descriptions 2) a clear and fun diagram to color 3) an excellent foldable to use as an all-in-one study guide. I drew and designed the images using Adobe Illustrator so they wo

Biology & Anatomy Big Foldables MEGA BUNDLE for INBs or Binders - 40% OFF

This bundle contains 32 Big Biology and Anatomy Foldables (with more to come). Perfect for when you want to breathe new life into your biology and anatomy lessons or if you don't have textbooks to support your class. Each big foldable is assembled from 2 or 3 letter-sized pages cut along the edges and taped together, requiring very minimal assembly time. Students love the large format as it allows them to have a large biological diagram along with all their notes in one place. I drew all the di

Gregor Mendel - Science Article/Sub Plan #2 | Printable & Distance Learning

Updated to Include a Distance Learning Option. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. This Great Minds in Science Series is an attempt to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discoveries. It is a great way for students to connect with the real humans behind the ideas. This resource spans two pages in total with 1

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After 14 years of full-time teaching as a science and biology teacher, I have come up with more than a few fun and effective tricks of the trade that help both my students and other teachers. I hope to share them with you. :) I have 14 years of full time teaching experience with the Toronto District School Board as a Science and Biology Teacher. I have taught ESL, applied(general), academic, enriched, gifted, as well as college and university preparation science and biology courses.

Teaching Style

Structured, organized, visually oriented, with a lot of reinforcement in the form of worksheets, crosswords, task cards, games, interesting activities and projects as well as PowerPoints with a lot of connections to real life.

My own education history

Honors B.Sci - Specializing in Pharmacology and majoring in English - from the University of Toronto B.Ed - from OISE/University of Toronto

Additional biographical information

I have organized and taken students to do a March break biology field trip to Costa Rica. While there we studied 5 different rainforest ecosystems and spent a third of our trip doing a cultural exchange by living with a community of organic pineapple farmers. I am currently a supervisor of the Gardening Club at my school. I have previously also been a supervisor of an Environmental Club.