About the store
Hi there! I’m Madeline Stoddard, the educator and creative mind behind inventHERS. With over a decade of experience teaching K–12 students—including Title I schools, private schools, microschools—I specialize in sparking curiosity and empowering young learners through STEM, invention education, and problem-based learning.
I currently serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame & Co-Director of Invention Convention Florida, where I design innovative programs that blend creativity, critical thinking, and real-world innovation. I’m passionate about helping educators bring fresh, engaging ideas into their classrooms—and I love crafting resources that make learning feel like discovery.
Whether you’re looking to foster inventive thinking, integrate STEM in meaningful ways, or bring hands-on magic to your lessons, you’re in the right place. Let’s hatch some great ideas together! 🐣💡
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Using Data to Explore: Who Gets to Invent?
Who Gets to Invent? Using Data to Question Systems Turn math into a tool for understanding the real world.This middle school math lesson invites students to analyze real inventorship data featured by PBS NewsHour to explore why most inventors are men—and what the numbers actually reveal. Through percentages, ratios, and visual models, students practice core math skills while engaging in meaningful, standards-aligned discussions about innovation, access, and current events. ✨ Why Teachers Lov
6th - 9th
Decimals, Engineering, Fractions
Innovation/Invention “Would You Rather?” Activity - FREE
✨ Innovation “Would You Rather?” Activity – Free Download ✨ Get your students thinking like inventors with this fun, creative twist on the classic Would You Rather? game! Each prompt challenges learners to choose between two innovation-inspired scenarios and explain their reasoning. Sample Prompts: Would you rather invent something that helps animals or something that helps humans? Would you rather design a robot that does homework or one that cleans your room? Would you rather create a de
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Engineering, General Science, Writing-Essays
Out of Orbit: Solving the Space Junk Problem | 2-Day STEM & Invention
Out of Orbit: Solving the Space Junk Problem | 2-Day STEM Challenge & Design Lesson (Grades 5–8)Take your students beyond the atmosphere and into the future of space problem-solving with this hands-on, standards-aligned STEM challenge! In Out of Orbit, students become space engineers as they explore the growing crisis of space junk (orbital debris) and invent their own solution to protect satellites, astronauts, and future space missions. This two-day lesson is perfect for upper elementary a
5th - 8th
Engineering, Environment, Robotics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Investigate Your Problem – Invention Research Worksheet
Help your young innovators take their ideas to the next level with this thoughtful and student-friendly research worksheet! Whether you're guiding students through an invention unit, design challenge, or project-based learning activity, “Investigate Your Problem” is the perfect tool to support purposeful inquiry and problem-focused thinking. Students choose a real-world problem they care about, then use four open-ended questions to research and better understand the issue from different angles.
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Engineering, Instructional Technology, Writing-Expository
Mission Monday: Back to School Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinkin
✨ Mission Monday: Back to School Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking Activity ✨ Jumpstart your week with this quick, high-interest Mission Monday challenge that gets students thinking like inventors! This printable and/or projectable activity invites students to tackle a real-world problem: How can we make the first weeks of school more fun, organized, or stress-free for students and teachers?Students will brainstorm innovative solutions to common back-to-school challenges like o
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Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP AwarenessIntroduce your students to the world of innovation with this engaging Two Patent Tuesday resource! Each edition features two real-life patents, showcasing inspiring inventors and the creative thinking behind their groundbreaking ideas. These bite-sized invention spotlights are a fun and flexible way to: ✨ Expose students to diverse inventors and real-world innovations ✨ Build awareness of how intellectual p
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Engineering, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
+7
Mission Monday: Swimming Safety Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design
Mission Monday: Swimming Safety Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking ActivityJump into this Mission Monday challenge that encourages students to invent with purpose! This real-world activity prompts students to explore the question: How can we improve swimming safety for kids, families, and communities?With summer in full swing, this challenge is perfect for helping students think critically about common dangers at pools, lakes, and beaches—and how they might invent solutions
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Business, Engineering, For All Subjects
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+7
Mission Monday: Extreme Heat Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking
Mission Monday: Extreme Heat Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking ActivityGet students thinking critically with this engaging, real-world Mission Monday challenge! This printable and projectable activity prompts students to tackle an increasingly urgent problem: How might we help people stay safe and cool during extreme heat?From elderly care to outdoor workers to pets left in the sun—this challenge encourages students to think empathetically, investigate real needs, and desi
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Engineering, Environment, For All Subjects
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, HS-ETS1-3
+5
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP
Two Patent Tuesday | Invention Education Activity to Spark Innovation & IP AwarenessIntroduce your students to the world of innovation with this engaging Two Patent Tuesday resource! Each edition features two real-life patents, showcasing inspiring inventors and the creative thinking behind their groundbreaking ideas. These bite-sized invention spotlights are a fun and flexible way to: ✨ Expose students to diverse inventors and real-world innovations ✨ Build awareness of how intellectual p
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Engineering, Graphic Arts, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+7
Mission Monday: Fourth of July Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design
Mission Monday: Fourth of July Innovation Challenge | FREE STEM & Design Thinking ActivityKick off your week with this quick, high-interest Mission Monday challenge that inspires students to think like inventors! This printable and/or projectable activity invites students to tackle a real-world problem: How can we improve Fourth of July celebrations to make them safer, cleaner, or more fun for everyone?Students will explore themes of inclusivity, safety, and sustainability while brainstorm
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Engineering, For All Subjects
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+6
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About the store
Experience
Hi there! I’m Madeline Stoddard, the educator and creative mind behind inventHERS. With over a decade of experience teaching K–12 students—including Title I schools, private schools, microschools—I specialize in sparking curiosity and empowering young learners through STEM, invention education, and problem-based learning.
I currently serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame & Co-Director of Invention Convention Florida, where I design innovative programs that blend creativity, critical thinking, and real-world innovation. I’m passionate about helping educators bring fresh, engaging ideas into their classrooms—and I love crafting resources that make learning feel like discovery.
Whether you’re looking to foster inventive thinking, integrate STEM in meaningful ways, or bring hands-on magic to your lessons, you’re in the right place. Let’s hatch some great ideas together! 🐣💡
Teaching style
My teaching style is all about igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and empowering students to think like inventors. I blend hands-on learning, problem-based challenges, and real-world connections to make every lesson feel meaningful and memorable. Whether it’s through STEM exploration, design thinking, or storytelling, I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel confident taking risks, asking big questions, and building solutions that matter.
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