Allison Smith
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OTTUMWA, Iowa, United States
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I taught 8th grade science for five years, where I loved sparking curiosity and helping students connect learning to the real world. I also served on my districts curriculum development team for two years, creating engaging lessons and resources for K-12 classrooms. After transitioning to homeschooling, I gained a new perspective on how to make learning flexible, fun, and meaningful. With experience in both traditional and home education, I create ready to use resources that practical and creative. My goal is to save teachers time while inspiring students to explore, question, and grow in their learning.
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APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
If you want your APES students to score, they need more than notes—they need repeated practice with the exact skills the exam rewards: quantitative calculations, graph interpretation, trend analysis, and FRQ-style writing. This bundle includes 5 AP Environmental Science labs/activities that are no-prep, print-and-go, and built around real APES exam routines (rates, percent change, indices, models, and evidence-based solutions). ✅ 5 complete APES activities (Units 2, 3, 6/9, 8, 9) ✅ Real d
9th - 12th
Environment
AP Biology Case Studies Bundle: Cells, Disease, Brain & Bioethics + Keys
Make Biology feel real. This AP Biology / Biology Case Studies Bundle includes 4 high-interest, mechanism-driven resources that teach students to think like scientists and clinicians: analyze data, trace cause-and-effect pathways, and defend claims with evidence. Each resource includes teacher instructions + answer keys, and each one is built around the skills teachers actually assess: systems thinking, scientific explanation, data interpretation, and argumentation. ✅ Designed for Grades 1
10th - 12th
Biology, Forensics
Neuroscience Case Studies (5) Brain Disorders, Mechanisms + Reports + Key 10-12
Teach neuroscience the way students actually understand it: through real brain disorders that reveal what brain regions DO. This Neuroscience Case Studies pack includes 5 patient cases where students act as neurologists—reading clinical presentations, analyzing brain structures/circuits, and tracing the chain from molecular mechanism → brain pathway → symptoms. It’s rigorous, deeply engaging, and built for meaningful assessment: every case ends with a structured Neurologist’s Case Report,
10th - 12th
Biology, Forensics
Also included in: AP Biology Case Studies Bundle: Cells, Disease, Brain & Bioethics + Keys
Disease Outbreak Investigation 5 Cases Epidemiology Lab AP Bio Answer Key 10-12
Turn your students into “disease detectives.” In this Disease Outbreak Investigations pack, students take the role of field epidemiologists working through 5 realistic outbreak cases. They calculate attack rates and relative risk, build epidemic curves, trace transmission chains, evaluate vaccine-safety claims using Bradford Hill criteria, and model outbreak growth using doubling time and R₀—then write a formal Epidemiologist’s Field Report for each case. This is rigorous, engaging, and e
10th - 12th
Biology, Forensics
Also included in: AP Biology Case Studies Bundle: Cells, Disease, Brain & Bioethics + Keys
Autopsy Case Files for Anatomy (5 Reports) Pathology, Organ Weights, HS-LS1-2
Bring real-world medicine into your Anatomy & Physiology class— without crime, gore, or messy labs. This Anatomy Autopsy Reports pack includes 5 fictional “official autopsy reports” written in authentic medical examiner format (external exam, organ weights, gross findings, microscopic findings, cause-of-death certification). Students read like pathologists, interpret physiologically accurate organ weights, trace structure → function → failure, and write a polished Student Pathologist Report
10th - 12th
Anatomy, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
Forensic Entomology Case Files PMI Lab (ADD Calculations) Print & Go 9-12
This is the forensic unit students always remember—because the “evidence” is alive (and the math actually matters). In Forensic Entomology Case Files, students work as forensic entomologists using insect development and Accumulated Degree Days (ADD) to estimate postmortem interval (PMI) and test suspect alibis. Every case is built around authentic reasoning: temperature → metabolism → development stage → timeline. This pack is print-and-go (no materials, no prep) and perfect for Forensic
9th - 12th
Biology, Forensics
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-ESS2-2
ER Triage Simulation (ESI) A&P Capstone 6 Patients + Updates HS-LS1-2/3
This is not a typical A&P case study—this is real triage thinking. In this ER Triage Simulation, students become emergency department triage nurses and must assess 6 patients who arrive at once, assign Emergency Severity Index (ESI) levels, and defend a priority order using specific anatomy & physiology mechanisms (not just “gut feeling”). Unlike “diagnose the disease” worksheets, triage forces students to synthesize across multiple body systems at the same time—exactly how clinical medic
9th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Genetics & Heredity Bundle (6 Activities) Punnett, Pedigrees, HWE + Keys
Teach genetics the way students actually learn it: step-by-step, skill-building, and practice-heavy. This Genetics & Heredity Activity Bundle includes 6 complete activities that move from basic Mendelian crosses all the way to Hardy–Weinberg population genetics—with guided notes, worked examples, and plenty of practice built in. Perfect for Biology and AP Biology (Unit 5), this bundle can be taught as a full mini-unit sequence or used as stand-alone practice days. ✅ 6 activities coverin
9th - 12th
Biology
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS3-2
Environmental Crime Scene Investigations APES (5 Cases) Data + Reports + Key
Bring forensic-style thinking to AP Environmental Science. 🔎🌎 In Environmental Crime Scene Investigations, students act as environmental detectives analyzing 5 ecological “crime scenes” using real-world-style datasets (water quality panels, chemical concentration tables, species surveys, maps, and monitoring records). For each case, students identify the primary pollutant/stressor, trace the source → pathway → ecosystem impact, complete quantitative analysis, propose a realistic remedia
9th - 12th
Environment, Forensics
Climate Data Analysis APES Unit 9 Keeling Curve + Temp Anomalies FRQ + Key
If your students can interpret the Keeling Curve and temperature anomaly graphs, they’re set up to score on the APES exam—because climate data interpretation shows up constantly. This Climate Data Analysis activity is a rigorous, AP-style worksheet/lab that uses real NOAA + NASA datasets to build exam-ready skills: rate calculations, trend interpretation, seasonal oscillation explanation, proxy data context, feedback loops, and IPCC pathway evaluation—ending with a full AP-style FRQ. ✅ A
9th - 12th
Environment
Also included in: APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
Energy Use & Carbon Footprint Calculations APES Unit 6/9 FRQ + Answer Key
If you want students to earn points on the APES exam, they must be able to calculate emissions, compare per-capita impacts, and evaluate climate policy trade-offs using real data. This Energy Consumption & Carbon Footprint activity is a rigorous, AP-style quantitative lab that walks students through exactly those skills—using current emission factors and country datasets, plus a full AP FRQ on climate policy & global equity. ✅ APES Units 6 & 9 (Energy Resources + Global Change/Climate)
9th - 12th
Environment
Also included in: APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
Biodiversity Index Calculations APES (Simpson & Shannon) FRQ Practice + Key
If you want students to actually earn points on the APES exam, they need to do more than define biodiversity—they must calculate it, interpret it, and apply it to real ecological decisions. This AP Environmental Science activity teaches students how to compute and compare Simpson’s Diversity Index (D) and the Shannon-Wiener Index (H’) using real survey data from three contrasting ecosystems, then completes the lesson with AP-style FRQ practice. This is rigorous, math-forward, and built ex
9th - 12th
Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
Biomagnification Calculations Lab (APES Unit 8) DDT/Mercury + FRQ + Key
Biomagnification shows up on the APES exam almost every year—and students often miss the math and the “why.” This AP Environmental Science activity fixes both. Students complete progressively rigorous toxin calculations through real food chains (DDT + mercury), calculate bioaccumulation factors (BAF), analyze a graph showing exponential increase, and finish with AP-style FRQ practice plus real-world policy evaluation (DDT ban, Minamata disease, mercury advisories, PCB cleanup). ✅ Mirrors t
9th - 12th
Environment
Also included in: APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
Exoplanet Habitable Zone Data Analysis Real NASA Data Middle School NGSS Space
Are we alone in the universe?In this high-engagement, real-world data investigation, students step into the role of astronomers as they analyze actual NASA Kepler Space Telescope data to explore one of the biggest scientific questions of all time: 👉 How many planets in our galaxy could support life?This is not a basic worksheet—this is a full data-driven science experience that builds critical thinking, graphing, and real scientific reasoning skills. 🔬 WHAT MAKES THIS RESOURCE UNIQUE ✔
5th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Real Data Science Bundle | NGSS Labs Earth Space Biology MS Activities
Enzyme Kinetics Catalase Lab (AP Bio) Temp pH Substrate Inhibitors + Key
Make enzyme kinetics measurable, visual, and AP Biology–rigorous. In this Catalase Enzyme Kinetics Lab, students use catalase (potato or liver) to investigate the 4 biggest factors that affect enzyme activity: temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and inhibition. Students collect quantitative data using bubble column height (mm) as a proxy for oxygen production rate, graph multiple relationships (including a Michaelis–Menten–style curve), calculate Q10, estimate Vmax and Km, and exp
9th - 12th
Biology
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Lab: Resonance & Waves (MS-PS4) Data, Graph + CER
Your students will never forget this question: How can a “normal” wind destroy a massive steel bridge? 🌉💨 This phenomenon-based NGSS lab uses the famous Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse (“Galloping Gertie”) to launch a powerful investigation into waves, frequency, amplitude, natural frequency, resonance, and damping. Students watch the footage, generate authentic questions, then prove the science with a hands-on model investigation and real data analysis. This is the kind of lesson that fee
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Phenomenon-Based Science Lab Bundle (6 NGSS Units) CER + Teacher Keys
Elephant Toothpaste Phenomenon Lab: Catalysts & Reaction Rates + CER + Key
Your students have definitely seen Elephant Toothpaste before… but this time they’ll ask the question that matters: “What is actually happening—and why does it happen so fast?” 🧪✨ This NGSS phenomenon-based lab turns the classic Elephant Toothpaste demo into a full investigation on catalysts and reaction rates with a strong Notice/Wonder hook, data collection, analysis, and a CER conclusion (Claim–Evidence–Reasoning). It’s the perfect unit introduction for chemical reactions, catalysts/
4th - 9th
Chemistry, General Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-6
Also included in: Phenomenon-Based Science Lab Bundle (6 NGSS Units) CER + Teacher Keys
Cells Station Lab (8 Stations) Microscopes, Organelles, Osmosis + CER + Key
Need a complete, hands-on cells day that keeps every group engaged and actually builds understanding (not just labeling worksheets)? This Cells Station Lab is a structured 8-station rotation that combines real microscope observations, organelle function practice, prokaryote vs. eukaryote sorting, plant vs. animal comparisons, an osmosis model, and a CER conclusion—all with a teacher guide and answer key for easy setup and grading. ✅ What’s Included 8 station cards (clear directions + “Thi
5th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Station Lab Bundle (5 Units) CER + Keys NGSS MS Science
Snowball Launcher — Projectile Motion STEM Challenge (Grades 3–12, NGSS Aligned)
Title: Snowball Launcher — Projectile Motion STEM Challenge (Grades 3–12, NGSS Aligned)Description (emoji-friendly): Launch into winter physics! ❄️ Students test a paper-ball or pom-pom “snowball” launcher to explore projectile motion. Teams hold pullback constant and vary launch angle, measuring distance vs. angle to discover the peak near 45°. They graph data, justify conclusions with CER, and (optionally) estimate launch speed using the range formula. 🎯📈 NGSS Alignment: 3–5: 3-5-ET
3rd - 12th
General Science, Measurement, Physics
Natural Selection Station Lab (8 Stations) MS-LS4-2, LS4-4, LS4-6 + CER
Teach natural selection in a way students actually understand (and remember). This 8-Station Natural Selection Lab hits the full story from multiple angles—hands-on simulations, fossil evidence, real data graphing, case studies, and misconception-busting—then ties it all together with a rigorous CER argument. Students don’t just define evolution… they use evidence to prove it. ✅ What’s Included 8 station cards/activities (simulations + analysis + matching + graphing) Student recording s
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-6
, MS-LS4-2
+3
Also included in: Middle School Station Lab Bundle (5 Units) CER + Keys NGSS MS Science
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About the store
Experience
I taught 8th grade science for five years, where I loved sparking curiosity and helping students connect learning to the real world. I also served on my districts curriculum development team for two years, creating engaging lessons and resources for K-12 classrooms. After transitioning to homeschooling, I gained a new perspective on how to make learning flexible, fun, and meaningful. With experience in both traditional and home education, I create ready to use resources that practical and creative. My goal is to save teachers time while inspiring students to explore, question, and grow in their learning.
Teaching style
My teaching style combines quick, focused worksheets with hands-on activites that keep students engaged. I believe in balancing skill practice with interactive exploration to make learning meaningful. I am also creating bundled units that demonstrate educational standards specifically.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was honored with the Principal's Coin for my leadership with the Science Club. I also helped develop district curriculum and was selected to pilot a phenomenon-based learning program.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, as well as a Master's degree in Secondary Science Instruction and Curriculum Development. This combination has given me a strong foundation in both science content and effective teaching practices.
Additional biographical information
I am a lifelonger learning that loves inspiring my students (now children) to look with wonder and exploration at the beautiful world God created.
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