Demystified Science
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Aurora, Missouri, United States
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I began my teaching career in 2019 (COVID made that spring an interesting first year). I currently teach at a small high school. I've taught physics, biology, earth science, A&P, aquatic ecology, chemistry and physical science. My main focus for this store is physical science and chemistry.
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Google Maps Motion Lab | Distance vs. Displacement Real-World Activity
Bring motion concepts to life with this engaging Google Maps Lab! Students plan a dream road trip across three major U.S. cities using Google Maps to calculate distance traveled and displacement from their starting point. This real-world activity helps students visualize the difference between distance (path length) and displacement (straight-line change in position) while developing spatial reasoning and data analysis skills. ✨ What’s Included: Step-by-step Google Maps instructions Data
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Measurement & SI/Metric System Mega Bundle | Slides, Notes, Worksheets & Labs
Make teaching the Systems of Measurement and the SI/Metric System simple and engaging with this all-in-one bundle! Perfect for high school Physical Science or Chemistry, this resource covers base units, prefixes, metric conversions, and problem-solving methods (including the staircase method and dimensional analysis) in a way that’s clear, structured, and student-friendly. This comprehensive bundle saves you planning time while giving your students multiple opportunities to learn, practice
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Motion Unit | Distance, Displacement, Speed & Velocity | Physical Science Bundle
Bring motion to life in your classroom with this comprehensive Motion Unit covering Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity! Perfect for 9th Grade Physical Science or Intro to Physics, this bundle includes everything you need to introduce, teach, and assess foundational motion concepts through interactive lessons, hands-on labs, and visual graph analysis. Students will explore how objects move, interpret motion using graphs and data, and apply key formulas to calculate speed and veloci
5th - 12th
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Copper & Silver Nitrate Lab – Single Replacement Reaction & Redox Investigation
This visually powerful lab lets students observe a real single replacement reaction AND explore oxidation and reduction. When copper wire is placed into silver nitrate solution, students witness: ✔ Silver crystals forming on copper ✔ Color change in solution ✔ Evidence of redox reactions ✔ Metal activity series in action Students will: ✔ Balance the chemical equation ✔ Identify oxidation and reduction ✔ Connect results to the activity series ✔ Predict reaction outcomes ✔ Analyze energy
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Burning Magnesium Lab – Synthesis & Combustion Reaction Investigation
This high-engagement lab is a student favorite! Watch magnesium produce an intense white light as it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. Students will: ✔ Observe dramatic chemical change ✔ Record qualitative data before, during, and after reaction ✔ Write and balance synthesis equations ✔ Identify ionic compounds and charges ✔ Analyze mass changes using conservation principles ✔ Classify the reaction type (synthesis vs combustion discussion) The built-in reflection questions push s
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Education
Calcium Carbonate Precipitation Lab – Double Replacement Reaction
Turn “double replacement reactions” into something students can actually SEE. In this lab, students mix calcium chloride and sodium carbonate to produce a visible white precipitate of calcium carbonate — just like limestone or chalk. Students will: ✔ Observe formation of a solid precipitate ✔ Apply solubility rules ✔ Write balanced molecular equations ✔ Write complete ionic equations ✔ Identify spectator ions ✔ Determine the net ionic equation ✔ Explain the “driving force” of the reaction
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Education
Heating Sodium Bicarbonate Lab – Decomposition Reaction with CO₂ & Water Vapor
Bring decomposition reactions to life with this engaging, evidence-based chemistry lab! In this hands-on investigation, students heat sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and observe thermal decomposition in action. Students will: ✔ Observe gas production and solid residue formation ✔ Test for carbon dioxide using a burning splint ✔ Detect water vapor using cobalt chloride test paper ✔ Write and balance the decomposition equation ✔ Connect observations to the Law of Conservation of Mass ✔ Clas
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Scientific Method Unit Bundle | Notes, Worksheets, Labs & Answer Key
Make teaching the Scientific Method engaging, clear, and stress-free with this complete unit bundle! Designed for middle and high school science classrooms, this resource includes everything you need to introduce, practice, and assess student understanding of the scientific method. This bundle includes: ✅ Scientific Method Notesheet & Slideshow – Guided notes to introduce key terms and steps of the scientific method in a structured way. ✅ Practice Worksheets (1, 2 & 3) – A variety of scenar
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Newton’s Third Law Lab: “Balloon Rocket Action!” – Action & Reaction Forces
Launch student understanding of Newton’s Third Law of Motion with this exciting, hands-on balloon rocket lab! In “Balloon Rocket Action!”, students explore action and reaction forces by building and testing a simple rocket system that never fails to spark curiosity and discussion. This lab makes abstract force pairs visible and memorable, helping students clearly see how forces are equal in size and opposite in direction. Students collect data, test variables, and explain their results usi
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Newton’s First Law Lab: “The Coin That Refuses to Move!” – Inertia Exploration
Bring Newton’s First Law of Motion to life with this simple, high-engagement lab that students love! In “The Coin That Refuses to Move!”, students investigate inertia using everyday materials to see why objects resist changes in motion. This lab is perfect for Physical Science, middle school science, or as an introduction to forces and motion. Students make predictions, conduct repeated trials, collect data, and explain their results using Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) — all in one clas
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Newton’s Second Law Lab: “Ramp It Up!” – Force, Mass & Acceleration
Help students see and feel Newton’s Second Law of Motion with this hands-on lab that makes F = ma finally click! In “Ramp It Up!”, students use a simple ramp and cart system to explore how force and mass affect acceleration through real data and repeated trials. This lab is ideal for Physical Science or introductory physics students and works beautifully as a follow-up to Newton’s First Law. Students actively investigate, time motion, compare conditions, and support their conclusions usi
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Scientific Method Quiz | Self-Grading Google Forms™ Assessment
Save time and assess your students’ understanding of the Scientific Method with this ready-to-use Google Forms™ Quiz! This digital assessment is fully self-grading, so you can spend less time on grading and more time teaching. Designed for middle and high school science classrooms, this quiz checks student knowledge on key concepts such as: Steps of the scientific method Independent, dependent, and controlled variables Experimental vs. control groups Why you’ll love it: ✔️ Self-grading – i
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Scientific Method Unit Bundle | Notes, Worksheets, Labs & Answer Key
Introduction to Motion | Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity Slide Show
Engage your students with this clear and visually appealing Introduction to Motion Slide Show—perfect for Physical Science and introductory Physics classes! This resource breaks down the foundational concepts students need to understand before diving into Newton’s Laws of Motion. Topics covered include: Distance vs. Displacement (with visuals to highlight the difference) Speed vs. Velocity (including scalar and vector quantities) Sample Calculations (distance, displacement with Pythagorean t
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Metric Conversions Lab | Hands-On Measurement & Prefix Practice |
Bring metric conversions to life with this engaging hands-on lab! Designed for 9th grade Physical Science, this activity gives students the opportunity to measure real objects, practice SI unit conversions, and apply prefixes in meaningful ways. Students rotate through measurement stations (length, mass, volume, and time) and use dimensional analysis (factor-label method) to show their work and verify accuracy. ✨ What’s Included: Full student handout with instructions, data tables, and analy
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Distance–Time Graph Practice | Motion Interpretation & Speed Calculations
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of motion graphs with this Distance–Time Graph Practice worksheet! Perfect for 9th Grade Physical Science or Intro to Physics, this activity challenges students to interpret line segments, calculate speed, and analyze direction of motion using a real-world style graph. Students apply key motion concepts as they describe what’s happening during each section of the graph — when the object is moving, stopped, or changing direction. What’s I
5th - 12th
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Motion Unit Self-Grading Google Forms Quiz | Distance, Speed & Acceleration
Make assessing your Motion Unit quick, easy, and fully digital with this self-grading Google Forms quiz! Designed for 9th Grade Physical Science or Intro to Physics, this interactive assessment automatically grades itself and gives students instant feedback on their understanding of motion concepts like distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, and graph interpretation. What’s Included: ✅ Editable Google Forms link (ready to assign!) ✅ 20+ multiple-choice and short-answer que
5th - 12th
Graphing, Physical Science, Physics
Scientific Method Mini Lab – Water Temperature Experiment
Engage your students with this hands-on science experiment exploring how water temperature affects the dissolving rate of effervescent tablets. Perfect for teaching the scientific method, independent and dependent variables, and constants. Students will: Write a hypothesis Conduct a controlled experiment Record data in a ready-to-use data table Answer analysis questions covering IV, DV, and constants Great for middle school science, high school physical science, or intro to chemistry
5th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Acceleration Adventure Lab | Velocity–Time Graphs, Force, Mass & Slope Investiga
Give students a true sense of motion with this Acceleration Adventure Lab! This inquiry-based activity allows students to explore how force, mass, and ramp angle affect acceleration using toy cars, ramps, or motion apps. Through multiple stations, students graph motion, calculate acceleration, and connect findings to Newton’s Second Law (F=ma)—making abstract ideas concrete through hands-on experimentation. ✨ What’s Included: 3 interactive lab stations (ramp, mass, graphing) Data tables, an
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
Distance–Time Lab #1 | Motion Graphs, Speed, and Average Speed Practice Activity
Introduce your students to motion graphing with this hands-on Distance–Time Lab! In this simple but powerful activity, students collect real-time data by running measured distances and recording times to visualize how distance changes over time. Students will construct distance–time graphs, calculate average speed, and explore how motion looks when plotted on a graph. Perfect for introducing speed, distance, and graph interpretation before diving into velocity and acceleration. ✨ What’s In
5th - 12th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
The Scientific Method Gummy Bear Lab | Hands-On Inquiry Science Activity
Looking for a fun and memorable way to teach the scientific method? This hands-on lab has students apply every step—from forming a hypothesis to analyzing results—using everyone's favorite classroom candy: gummy bears! In this activity, students observe how gummy bears change when placed in different solutions (water, vinegar, and salt water), using real measurements and thoughtful reflection to practice the entire scientific method. What’s Included: ✅ Step-by-step lab instructions ✅ Data
5th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Scientific Method Unit Bundle | Notes, Worksheets, Labs & Answer Key
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About the store
Experience
I began my teaching career in 2019 (COVID made that spring an interesting first year). I currently teach at a small high school. I've taught physics, biology, earth science, A&P, aquatic ecology, chemistry and physical science. My main focus for this store is physical science and chemistry.
Teaching style
In my classroom, relationships come first—because students learn best when they feel known, supported, and valued. I believe that science should be fun, hands-on, and full of curiosity, so I create lessons that get students engaged, moving, and thinking critically.
Expect a blend of:
Interactive labs and activities that bring concepts to life
Clear visuals and structured supports to make tough topics manageable
A touch of humor to keep students relaxed and connected
Real conversations that build trust and encourage ownership of learning
Whether you're using a demo, lab, or creative worksheet, the goal is always the same: help students understand the “why” behind science, not just the “what.”
If you’re looking for science resources that combine clarity, creativity, and connection, you’re in the right place!
Awards & shining teacher moments
National Coca Cola Scholar
National Elks Scholar
MUSIC Scholar
My own education history
BSE-Biology from Missouri Southern State University
Additional biographical information
Hello! I appreciate you visiting my store.
At Demystified Science, I am dedicated to making learning physical science at the high school level both engaging and effective. My passion lies in creating meaningful and practical resources that empower students to succeed in this exciting subject.
With a focus on clarity, creativity, and hands-on exploration, these materials are designed to demystify complex concepts and make science accessible to all learners. From dynamic lesson plans and interactive presentations to stimulating labs and engaging worksheets, I strive to provide educators with the tools they need to inspire curiosity and foster understanding in their classrooms.
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