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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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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
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
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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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