Inquiry Junction
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Hello! I’m Elizabeth Bengert, an educator passionate about creating engaging and accessible resources that make learning fun and meaningful. With 12 years of classroom teaching experience in middle school science and social studies, I understand the challenges teachers face and strive to develop materials that save you time while supporting student success.
I believe every student deserves lessons that inspire curiosity and build confidence, and I’m dedicated to providing high-quality resources that meet diverse learning needs. Thank you for visiting my store—I’m excited to support your teaching journey!
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Genetics Unit Notes | 5 Lessons | 5 Presentations with Student Notes Guide
Complete Genetics Unit Bundle: 5 Lessons + Notes Guides This comprehensive Genetics Unit Bundle is designed to provide everything you need to teach foundational genetics concepts with clarity and confidence. Perfect for middle and high school biology classes, this bundle includes: Lesson 1: Mitosis — Understand cell division, the cell cycle stages, and why mitosis is essential for growth and repair.Lesson 2: Meiosis — Explore how sex cells are formed, the stages of meiosis, and the importance of
6th - 12th
Biology
America the Story of Us | ULTIMATE BUNDLE | 12 Episode Guides + 12 DBQs
America: The Story of Us – Complete Episode Guides & DBQ Bundle Grades 7-12 Social Studies / U.S. History This all-in-one bundle provides comprehensive teaching resources for all 12 episodes of America: The Story of Us. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, it includes detailed episode guides with comprehension questions, key vocabulary, and critical thinking prompts alongside Document-Based Questions (DBQs) to deepen students’ historical analysis and writing skills. Bundle Features
7th - 12th
U.S. History
America the Story of Us | DBQ Bundle | Rubrics + Student Outlines Included
America: The Story of Us – Complete DBQ Bundle Document-Based Questions for All 12 Episodes | Grades 7-12 Social Studies / U.S. History Save time and deepen your students’ historical analysis skills with this comprehensive DBQ bundle aligned to all 12 episodes of America: The Story of Us. Designed for middle and high school learners, this resource provides carefully crafted primary source–style excerpts, guided questions, and essay prompts that challenge students to think critically about A
7th - 12th
U.S. History
America the Story of Us | 12 Episode BUNDLE | Key and Video Links Included
America: The Story of Us – Complete Video Guide Bundle Student Worksheets for All 12 Episodes | Grades 7-12 Social Studies / U.S. History Bring history to life with this comprehensive bundle of student worksheets designed to accompany all 12 episodes of America: The Story of Us. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, these guides provide structured comprehension questions, key vocabulary, and critical thinking prompts to deepen students’ understanding of America’s rich and complex his
7th - 12th
U.S. History
"The Real Story of Thanksgiving" documentary | Middle School | Key Included
The Real Story of Thanksgiving — Documentary‑Aligned Worksheet Pack (Grades 7–12)Pair this ready‑to‑use worksheet with the History Channel documentary " The Real Story of Thanksgiving." Perfect for a single lesson: students watch the film, complete the worksheet (reading, MC, short answers, vocabulary, timeline, critical thinking), and extend learning with research projects. Includes full answer key and a documentary‑first teacher guide with viewing notes, suggested pause points, differentiatio
7th - 12th
U.S. History
Netflix "Our Planet" Episode Guides with Project BUNDLE |No Prep| Print and go!
Our Planet Video Guide & Project Bundle – Complete Teaching Resource for Grades 7-10 Save time and elevate your science instruction with this all-in-one bundle featuring detailed video guides for each episode of the acclaimed Our Planet series, plus a comprehensive conservation project that brings it all together. What’s included: Episode guides for every Our Planet documentary episode, complete with comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and answer keysA multi-ecosystem conservatio
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences
Bill Nye: Rocks + Soil Worksheet | 3 versions | Middle School| Key Included
Bill Nye: Rocks and Soil BUNDLE | 3 Versions for Differentiated Learning | Grades 4-8 Help your students explore the fascinating world of rocks and the rock cycle with this versatile worksheet bundle designed for grades 4-8! This resource includes three differentiated versions to support diverse learners in your classroom: Version A: Standard — Perfect for grade 5-8 students, covering key vocabulary, comprehension, observation, and creative drawing activities.Version B: Easier — Designed for gr
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences
America the Story of Us (S1, E1 + E2) Episode Guides and DBQs | BUNDLE
Early America & American Revolution Bundle – Comprehensive Episode Guides & DBQs for Grades 7-12 Save time and deepen your students’ understanding of America’s founding with this all-in-one bundle featuring detailed episode guides and Document-Based Questions (DBQs) for key moments in early American history and the Revolutionary War. This bundle includes:Engaging episode guides with comprehension questions, vocabulary, and critical thinking prompts covering early colonization, Jamestown, Plymo
7th - 12th
U.S. History
Meiosis Lesson Notes | Student Fill in the Blank Included
Meiosis Lesson: Complete Notes Guide, Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet & Slides This comprehensive resource is perfect for teaching meiosis in middle and high school biology classes! It includes: Detailed Notes Guide — Clear, student-friendly explanations covering the difference between body and sex cells, the purpose of sex cells, and the step-by-step stages of meiosis including crossing over and chromosome behavior.Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet — An interactive student version that reinforces key con
6th - 12th
Biology
History of Halloween | Middle School | Key and Extensions Included
Bring seasonal engagement into your social studies classroom while reinforcing cultural diffusion, historical origins, and cause & effect! This History of Halloween activity gives students a deeper look into how ancient beliefs, immigration patterns, and religious traditions shaped the holiday we celebrate today. Perfect for middle school social studies, world cultures, cultural anthropology, or seasonal enrichment! ✅ What’s Included✔️ Student reading on the origins of Halloween (student-friendl
4th - 9th
Reading, World History
Bill Nye:Volcanoes Worksheet(S4, E14) | 3 versions | Middle School| Key Included
Volcanoes Science Worksheet Bundle – 3 Differentiated Versions for Grades 4-8 Engage your students with this versatile volcanoes worksheet bundle inspired by Bill Nye’s exciting volcano episode! Perfect for grades 4 through 8, this resource offers three differentiated versions to meet your students’ diverse learning needs and abilities: Version A (Standard): A balanced worksheet with comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking questions ideal for most students.Version B (Lower Level): Simpl
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences
Mitosis Lesson Notes | Student Fill in the Blank Included
Mitosis Lesson: Comprehensive Slides & Notes This ready-to-use resource is perfect for middle and high school biology classes studying cell division! It includes: Detailed Notes — Clear explanations of why cells divide, the behavior of genetic material during division, and the stages of the cell cycle including interphase, mitosis phases, and cytokinesis.Engaging Slides — Visually organized slides that walk students through each phase of mitosis with straightforward language and key concepts. W
6th - 12th
Biology
Our Planet: Frozen Worlds Video Guide |Middle/High School| Key Included
Frozen Worlds Worksheet – Grades 7-10 ScienceThis engaging worksheet is based on a fascinating documentary exploring Antarctica and the Arctic, their unique wildlife, and the urgent conservation challenges they face. Designed for grades 7-10, it includes comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking questions to deepen student understanding of polar ecosystems and their global importance. Why teachers love it:Ready-to-use with minimal prep — perfect for busy classrooms and sub plansEncourages
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences
Punnett Squares + Pedigrees Lesson Notes | Student Fill in Blank Included
Punnett Squares & Pedigrees Lesson: Complete Notes Slides + Student Worksheets This all-in-one resource is perfect for teaching inheritance patterns in middle and high school biology classes! It includes: Comprehensive Notes Slides — Clear, engaging slides that explain Punnett squares, how to predict offspring genotypes, probability, ratios, and how to interpret pedigrees. Includes examples with pea plants and human traits. Fill-in-the-Blank Student Worksheets — Interactive worksheets that rei
6th - 12th
Biology
Bill Nye: Cells Worksheet | 3 versions | Middle School| Key Included
Bill Nye: Cells BUNDLE | 3 Versions for Differentiated Learning | Grades 4-8 Explore the amazing world of cells with this comprehensive worksheet bundle designed for grades 4-8! This resource includes three differentiated versions to support all learners in your classroom: Version A: Standard — Ideal for grade 5-8 students, featuring vocabulary, comprehension, short answer, and observation activities about cell structure, function, and diversity.Version B: Easier — Perfect for grades 4-5 with s
4th - 8th
Biology
Sexual/Asexual Reproduction Lesson Notes | Student Fill in the Blank Included
Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Lesson: Complete Notes & Slides This ready-to-teach resource is perfect for middle and high school biology classes exploring reproduction! It includes: Comprehensive Notes — Clear explanations of asexual and sexual reproduction, types of asexual reproduction (binary fission, budding, spores, vegetative reproduction), fertilization, and advantages of both reproductive strategies.Engaging Slides — Visually appealing slides that guide students through key concepts with
6th - 12th
Biology
American Experience: The Gilded Age | Episode Guide | Key Included | 6 Parts
American Experience: The Gilded Age Worksheet | Grades 7-12 | History & Social Studies Explore the complexities of the Gilded Age with this engaging, ready-to-use worksheet designed for middle and high school students (grades 7-12). This resource dives into the dramatic economic growth, social inequality, and political movements that shaped late 19th-century America. What’s Included:Vocabulary matching to build key historical termsShort answer questions to assess comprehension of industrializa
7th - 12th
U.S. History
America the Story of Us (S1, E3- Westward) Episode Guide | Key Included
Westward Expansion and the American Frontier Worksheet – Grades 7-12 HistoryThis engaging worksheet is based on a powerful documentary episode exploring America’s westward expansion, pioneer hardships, Native American relations, and the birth of a nation. Designed for grades 7-12, it includes comprehension questions, vocabulary, and critical thinking prompts to deepen student understanding of this formative era. Why teachers love it:Ready-to-use with minimal prep—ideal for lessons or emergency s
7th - 12th
U.S. History
Mitosis + Cell Cycle Review | Middle School | Key Included
Cell Cycle/Mitosis Review Worksheet This comprehensive worksheet is perfect for reinforcing student understanding of the cell cycle in middle or high school biology classes. It includes Part 1: Matching cell cycle descriptions to the correct phase (Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis, and cell growth stages).Part 2: Visual identification of key cell cycle stages with clear, simple diagrams for labeling practice.Part 3: A crossword puzzle that reinforces key vocabula
6th - 9th
Biology
America the Story of Us (S1, E1 Part 1- Rebels) Episode Guide | Key Included
America the Story of Us: Rebels Worksheet – Grades 7-12 Social StudiesThis comprehensive worksheet is based on a powerful documentary exploring the founding of America—from Jamestown and Plymouth through the American Revolution. Perfect for grades 7-12, it includes comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking questions to help students understand early colonial life, Native relations, and the road to independence. Why teachers love it:Ready to use with minimal prep—ideal for lesson plans or
7th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: America the Story of Us (S1, E1 + E2) Episode Guides and DBQs | BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
Hello! I’m Elizabeth Bengert, an educator passionate about creating engaging and accessible resources that make learning fun and meaningful. With 12 years of classroom teaching experience in middle school science and social studies, I understand the challenges teachers face and strive to develop materials that save you time while supporting student success.
I believe every student deserves lessons that inspire curiosity and build confidence, and I’m dedicated to providing high-quality resources that meet diverse learning needs. Thank you for visiting my store—I’m excited to support your teaching journey!
Teaching style
My teaching style focuses on making learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for all students. I believe that when students are actively involved and excited about the material, they retain information better and develop a deeper understanding. I incorporate hands-on activities, real-world connections, and interactive lessons that spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking. My goal is to create resources that not only support academic growth but also inspire a lifelong love of learning.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education with a specialization in Science and Social Studies from Notre Dame College of Ohio. Additionally, I earned my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ohio University. My educational background equips me with a strong foundation in both content knowledge and instructional strategies, allowing me to create effective and engaging resources tailored to meet diverse student needs.
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