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Hi! I'm Angela, a STEM teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've been teaching for 20 years and love making useful, intentional STEM, technology and math resources to help make your life easier as a teacher!
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Preview of Winter Holiday STEM Task Cards | Low-Prep December Challenges

Winter Holiday STEM Task Cards | Low-Prep December Challenges

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Make Winter Holiday STEM fun, hands-on, and truly low-prep with these Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa STEM Challenge Task Cards. This set includes 20 different Winter Holiday-themed STEM/engineering challenges, plus print-and-go lesson plans, learning intentions, success criteria, and a student recording sheet—everything you need for engaging December STEM lessons. Most challenges can be completed using just paper, tape, and scissors, so you can run these builds with minimal prep and simpl
Preview of Halloween STEM Task Cards | Low-Prep October Challenges with Recording Sheets

Halloween STEM Task Cards | Low-Prep October Challenges with Recording Sheets

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Make Halloween STEM fun, hands-on, and truly low-prep with these Halloween STEM Challenge Task Cards. This set includes 20 different Halloween-themed STEM/engineering challenges, plus print-and-go lesson plans, learning intentions, success criteria, and a student recording sheet—everything you need for engaging October STEM lessons. Most challenges can be completed using just paper, tape, and scissors, so you can run these builds with minimal prep and simple classroom materials. You can als
Preview of Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Task Cards | Low-Prep Fall Engineering Activities

Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Task Cards | Low-Prep Fall Engineering Activities

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Bring hands-on Thanksgiving STEM fun to your classroom with these low-prep STEM challenge task cards. This set includes 20 different Thanksgiving-themed STEM/engineering challenges, plus print-and-go lesson plans, learning intentions, success criteria, and a student recording sheet—everything you need for engaging fall STEM lessons with minimal prep. Most challenges can be completed with just paper, tape, and scissors, making this resource perfect for busy teachers, tight budgets, and last-
Preview of Back-to-School STEM Challenge Task Cards - Sub Plans, Low Prep

Back-to-School STEM Challenge Task Cards - Sub Plans, Low Prep

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Engage young engineers with a ready‑to‑use STEM Challenge Task Card pack. This teacher‑friendly kit saves planning time and inspires hands‑on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. All STEM tasks in this pack have a summer theme such as vacations, packing, camping, beach, heat and the sun. They are perfect for using in June, July, and August and a great addition to your back-to-school activities. What’s included20 printable STEM challenge task cardsStudent recording sheet — structured
Preview of Summer STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

Summer STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

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Engage young engineers with a ready‑to‑use STEM Challenge Task Card pack. This teacher‑friendly kit saves planning time and inspires hands‑on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. All STEM tasks in this pack have a summer theme such as vacations, packing, camping, beach, heat and the sun. They are perfect for using in June, July, and August and a great addition to your back-to-school activities. What’s included20 printable STEM challenge task cardsStudent recording sheet — structured
Preview of End-of-Year STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

End-of-Year STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

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Engage young engineers with a ready‑to‑use STEM Challenge Task Card pack. This teacher‑friendly kit saves planning time and inspires hands‑on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. All STEM tasks in this pack have an end-of-year theme such as graduation, memory book, yearbook, and celebration. They are perfect for the month leading up to your end of school year. What’s included20 printable STEM challenge task cardsStudent recording sheet — structured space for drawings, notes, and ref
Preview of Spring STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

Spring STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

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Engage young engineers with a ready‑to‑use STEM Challenge Task Card pack. This teacher‑friendly kit saves planning time and inspires hands‑on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. All STEM tasks in this pack have a spring theme such as St. Patrick's day, rainbows, wind, rain, and flowers and are perfect for March, April and May. What’s included20 printable STEM challenge task cardsStudent recording sheet — structured space for drawings, notes, and reflections.Teacher’s guide — quick
Preview of Valentines STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

Valentines STEM Challenge Task Card Pack - Sub Plans, Low Prep

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Engage young engineers with a ready‑to‑use STEM Challenge Task Card pack. This teacher‑friendly kit saves planning time and inspires hands‑on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. All STEM tasks in this pack have a Valentine's theme and are perfect for February. What’s included20 printable STEM challenge task cardsStudent recording sheet — structured space for drawings, notes, and reflections.Teacher’s guide — quick setup tips, suggestions for use.Completed lesson plans — step‑by‑ste
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Hi! I'm Angela, a STEM teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've been teaching for 20 years and love making useful, intentional STEM, technology and math resources to help make your life easier as a teacher!

Teaching style

As a STEM teacher, it's all about problem-solving and teamwork.

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My own education history

I received a Bachelors Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in Human Development and Family Studies. I also received my teaching certificate from UNR. I have my Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University.

Additional biographical information

I'm the mother of a high schooler and my husband is a Physical Education teacher. We love to swim, read, and play games. Our latest passion is taking cruises as a family before my daughter goes off to college!