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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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
Interactive Camouflage Game | Natural Selection & Evolution | No Prep Activity
Make learning fun and engaging with this interactive camouflage animal PowerPoint game! Students will carefully search each slide to spot hidden animals blended into their natural habitats while building observation and critical thinking skills. This activity is perfect for science centers, early finishers, whole-group review, sub plans, or interactive whiteboard lessons. The game includes high-quality images, clickable interactions, and a variety of camouflaged animals to keep students excited
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-2
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
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
Mitosis Cookie Models | Middle School Science Lab | Low Prep Engagement
Make learning mitosis fun, interactive, and memorable with this hands-on Cookie Mitosis Model Activity! Using sandwich cookies and simple classroom materials, students model each stage of mitosis while visualizing how chromosomes are replicated, aligned, separated, and distributed into two identical daughter cells.This engaging activity transforms a challenging cellular process into a tangible learning experience that helps students master the stages of cell division through modeling and inquiry
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS3-2
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
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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
Bringing Back an Extinct Animal | Critical Thinking Exercise | Natural Selection
Bring science to life with this engaging, thought-provoking research activity! In this assignment, students dive into the fascinating question: What would happen if an extinct animal came back to life today? Learners will research their chosen animal’s history, diet, and habitat, then compare it to modern-day ecosystems to explore how it might survive or struggle in today’s world. Students will also showcase their creativity by drawing and labeling their extinct animal alongside a modern relat
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Eukaryotic Animal Cell Word Search | No Prep Extra Credit | High School Biology
Review essential cell biology vocabulary with this Eukaryotic Cell Word Search & Labeling Activity! Students will reinforce their understanding of key organelles by completing a fun word search and labeling a detailed eukaryotic cell diagram. This low-prep resource is perfect for lesson review, early finishers, homework, sub plans, or test preparation. What's Included:✔ Eukaryotic cell word search ✔ Label-the-cell diagram activity ✔ Student vocabulary review ✔ Complete answer key
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
Binomial Nomenclature Worksheet | Natural Selection & Evolution
Help your students explore the organization of life with this clear and engaging Binomial Nomenclature Worksheet! In this activity, students choose an animal of their interest and research its scientific classification from the kingdom all the way down to the species. Students will: Select an animal to investigate Identify and record its taxonomy (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) Practice using reliable sources to find scientific information Gain a deeper understand
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
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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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