Destination Science
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SPENCERVILLE, Indiana, United States
About the store
In 2019, I began STEAM programs at the local library to bring hands-on science to young learners. Once the pandemic hit, we had to quickly shift gears into at-home learning. This inspired my Etsy store Destination Science! I packed STEAM kits for all ages to continue their learning and pique their curiosity, even when they were stuck at home. This led to working for a grant program under 21st Century Scholars, bringing Science and Art kits to over 100 local students in grades 3-10. In the past few years, I have transitioned to middle school education as a full-time science teacher!
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Natural Selection & Evolution Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep
This complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit covers taxonomy, natural selection, camouflage, evolution, the fossil record, and comparative anatomy with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit. Everything you need
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
+1
Natural Disasters Board Game | Printable Low Prep | Severe Weather & Storms
Turn your classroom into an exciting, high-stakes learning experience with this interactive Natural Disasters Board Game! Students will race to safety while navigating real-world disaster scenarios, collecting resources, answering trivia questions, and managing their health along the way. Perfect for middle school science, this game blends content knowledge, strategy, and engagement into one unforgettable activity! What’s Included:Large-Format Game Board (prints on 8 sheets for easy viewing &
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab P1 | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
Take your chemistry unit to the next level with this in-depth Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab (Part One)! Designed as a rigorous, multi-day experience, this resource blends reading, analysis, and hands-on experimentation to help students truly understand how different types of reactions work. Students will: Read and learn about various types of chemical reactionsComplete practice questions to check for understandingConduct lab experiments to demonstrate each type of reactionAnalyze their result
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-1
+1
Also included in: Modeling Chemical Reactions Lab Bundle | Types of Reactions | Chemistry
Human Senses Activity | Elementary STEAM | Low Prep Differentiated Instruction
Bring science, engineering, and hands-on discovery to your classroom with this engaging Elementary STEAM Human Senses Activity Bundle! Designed for grades K–5, this collection of interactive investigations helps students explore how their bodies gather information about the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Students will love participating in exciting sensory challenges such as: • Blind Taste Testing – Can students identify flavors using only their sense of taste? • After
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Let's Go Outdoors | Elementary STEAM Activities | Low Prep Engagement & Crafts
Great for summer learning! Bring nature, science, and creativity together with this hands-on Elementary STEAM Activity Set! Students will explore the wonders of plants, soil, and the natural world through engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. This resource includes step-by-step guides, student handouts, teacher directions, and easy-to-follow supply lists to make prep simple and stress-free. Activities included in this set:Growing Seeds in a Bag Observation Activity Crea
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Presence of Starch Lab | Photosynthesis | Low Prep Activity
Bring photosynthesis to life with this engaging starch test lab! Students investigate how plants produce and store glucose by testing leaves for starch as evidence of photosynthesis. This hands-on activity guides learners through the scientific process as they observe color changes using iodine, analyze results, and connect their findings to the role of light in food production. Perfect for middle school or high school biology, this lab includes clear procedures, data collection opportunities, a
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Family Consumer Sciences
NGSS
MS-LS1-6
Tendons in the Hand Activity | Body Systems | Low Prep Project
Bring anatomy to life with this engaging, hands-on STEM activity! In this project, students build a working model of a human hand to explore how tendons—not muscles in the fingers—help the hand move. Using a hand template, straws as “bones,” and string as “tendons,” students create a movable hand model that demonstrates how pulling tendons causes fingers to bend and move. This activity is perfect for teaching the muscular and skeletal systems, biomechanics, engineering design, or human body scie
8th - 10th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-2
+1
Balance Bird & Wobblers | Physics STEAM Activities | Elementary Science Craft
Get ready for hands-on STEM fun with this engaging elementary engineering activity! Students will explore the science of balance, gravity, and center of mass as they design and build their own Balance Bird and Weeble Wobble creations. Through the engineering design process, learners will predict, build, test, and improve their models while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These interactive challenges encourage creativity, perseverance, and scientific inquiry as students
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Punnett Square Posters | Genotypes & Phenotypes | Middle School Genetics
Make genetics come alive with this creative and engaging Genetics Animal Poster Project! In this hands-on activity, students become geneticists as they design their own animal species, determine inherited traits, calculate genotypes, and create offspring using Punnett squares and probability. Students begin by selecting an animal and identifying several inherited traits, such as fur color, eye color, pattern type, horn shape, or other unique characteristics. Using a fun rolling activity, studen
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Elementary STEAM | Sensory Bin Craft | Components of Blood | Low Prep Activity
Bring science to life with this engaging Blood Components Sensory Bin designed for elementary learners in grades K–5! Students will explore the parts of blood through hands-on sensory play using red water beads to represent red blood cells, white pom-poms for white blood cells, and pipe cleaners to model platelets and plasma. Perfect for science centers, health units, homeschool lessons, and STEM/STEAM activities, this resource makes learning about the human body fun, interactive, and memorable
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Coloring Pages
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
+1
Genetic Disorders Wanted Digital Poster | Low Prep Activity | Research Project
Engage students in genetics, biotechnology, and ethical debate with this interactive Digital Wanted Poster Project! Students will research a chosen genetic disorder, create a creative “wanted poster” presentation, and explore the science behind gene testing and gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9. This resource includes informational readings on genetic disorders, genetic testing, and gene editing, along with comprehension questions and reflection activities that encourage critical thinki
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
Hydraulic Lifts | Engineering & Design | Hands-On Activity
Build excitement for engineering with this hands-on Hydraulic Lift STEM Challenge! Students will explore the power of hydraulics as they design and construct a working lift using simple materials and syringe systems. This engaging activity encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity while reinforcing key science and engineering concepts. Perfect for STEM labs, makerspaces, engineering units, or enrichment activities, this resource includes clear directions, student-f
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
Opposable Thumbs Lab | Natural Selection & Evolution | Low Prep Activity
Help students experience natural selection in action with this engaging Opposable Thumbs Evolution Lab! In this hands-on activity, students simulate how adaptations can improve survival by comparing tasks completed with and without the use of opposable thumbs. As students collect data, make observations, and analyze results, they gain a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and the role of natural selection in shaping species over time. This lab encourages critical thinking, collabo
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Athlete Case Studies | Health & Wellness | Reading Comprehension & Annotation
Explore the science behind sports injuries with this engaging informational reading activity featuring the real-life stories of Steve Courson, Ray Chapman, Reggie Lewis, and Ben Utecht. Students will examine how different athletic injuries and health conditions affect major body systems, including the nervous, circulatory, and skeletal systems. Through these compelling case studies, students will strengthen reading comprehension skills while making meaningful connections to human body systems, h
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, Close Reading, Health
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-LS1-3
Karyotype Activity & Coloring Pages | Elementary STEAM | Differentiated Craft
Introduce young learners to the fascinating world of genetics with this hands-on Build a Karyotype Activity! This engaging elementary science lesson combines a kid-friendly reading passage with a creative chromosome-building challenge that helps students visualize how genetic information is organized inside our cells. Students will begin with a short, age-appropriate reading that introduces basic genetics vocabulary, including DNA, chromosomes, and karyotypes. Then, they will use pipe cleaners
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Coloring Pages
NGSS
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Punnett Square Practice | Genes & Heredity | No Prep Worksheet
This 3-page genetics worksheet is the perfect way for students to practice the fundamentals of heredity! Students will review and apply their understanding of phenotypes, genotypes, dominant and recessive traits, and Punnett squares through a variety of engaging practice problems. This resource includes: Identifying phenotypes and genotypes Determining dominant vs. recessive traits Completing monohybrid Punnett squares Predicting offspring traits and probabilities Student-friendly practic
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Theory of Evolution | Guided Video Notes
Make the theory of evolution engaging, structured, and easy to teach with this Guided Notes Video Assignment! Perfect for middle school science, this resource uses a student-friendly YouTube video to help learners build understanding while staying focused and accountable. Students follow along with the video as they complete organized guided notes, introducing them to Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel, and their theories of evolution that changed the future of science. Answer key is included! Th
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
+1
Life Cycle of Plants | Reading, Annotation, & Comprehension
Bring science and literacy together with this engaging Plant Life Cycle Reading Assignment! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this resource helps students build content knowledge while strengthening reading comprehension skills. Students will explore the fascinating journey of plants, from seed to seed dispersal, through a clear, student-friendly informational text. Key stages include germination, seedling growth, vegetative development, flowering, pollination, fertili
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Reading
NGSS
MS-LS1-4
Design a Species | Natural Selection & Evolution | Creative Project
Unleash your students’ creativity with this engaging Hybrid Species Design Project! In this assignment, students combine two different animals to invent a brand-new species, blending imagination with science. Students will: Choose two parent animals and research their traits Decide which genetic characteristics their hybrid inherits from each parent Create unique new traits that help their species survive in its environment Illustrate and describe their hybrid in detail This project is perf
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Construct a Flower Project | Low Prep Activity | Plant Reproduction Craft
Bring plant biology to life with this engaging, hands-on flower model project! Perfect for middle school classrooms, this activity combines science, creativity, and critical thinking as students design and construct a detailed model of a real flower. Students will research a specific flower (such as a sunflower or lily), sketch their design, and then build a 3D model using construction paper and pipe cleaners. As they create, they will accurately label key reproductive structures and explore
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS1-4
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About the store
Experience
In 2019, I began STEAM programs at the local library to bring hands-on science to young learners. Once the pandemic hit, we had to quickly shift gears into at-home learning. This inspired my Etsy store Destination Science! I packed STEAM kits for all ages to continue their learning and pique their curiosity, even when they were stuck at home. This led to working for a grant program under 21st Century Scholars, bringing Science and Art kits to over 100 local students in grades 3-10. In the past few years, I have transitioned to middle school education as a full-time science teacher!
My own education history
B.S. in Biology 2019
B.A. in Spanish 2019
M.A in Criminal Justice 2022
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