mindMESA
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
About the store
The Expertise Behind the Innovation: With over 14 years of experience in the trenches of STEM education, we've led everything from all-female engineering cohorts to district-wide science initiatives. Our background isn't just in teaching science—it’s in advancing it through accessible technology. We’ve integrated programmable drones, CAD design, micro:bits, and 3D printing into curriculum that meets standards while capturing imaginations.
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Bill Nye: Plants — Movie Guide Questions & Video Worksheet
Title: Bill Nye: Plants — Movie Guide Questions & Video Worksheet Summary: This engaging video worksheet accompanies the Bill Nye: Plants episode and helps students build understanding of plant structure, photosynthesis, and plant adaptations. As students watch the video, they answer guided comprehension questions covering topics such as how plants make food, gases involved in photosynthesis, seed dispersal, desert plant survival, and seasonal leaf color changes. The activity reinforces key voc
5th - 9th
Biology, Environment
Also included in: Photosynthesis & Plant Systems Bundle
Bill Nye: Plants — Guided Video Questions
Title: Bill Nye: Plants — Guided Video Questions Summary: In this video-based activity, students watch Bill Nye’s Plants episode and answer questions about plant structure, adaptations, and survival strategies. The worksheet focuses on photosynthesis, oxygen production, food creation, desert adaptations, seed dispersal, and plant pigments. Students practice comprehension and scientific vocabulary while connecting plant functions to real-world uses. Includes a complete teacher key with answers
4th - 8th
Biology, Environment
Also included in: Photosynthesis & Plant Systems Bundle
Matter & Atoms — Bill Nye Video Questions
Title: ⚛️ Matter & Atoms — Bill Nye Video Questions Summary: Students reinforce foundational concepts about matter and atomic structure while watching Bill Nye: Atoms. Activities include vocabulary-based fill-in-the-blank questions, a short reading passage, comprehension responses, and a labeled atom drawing. Students learn about atoms, nuclei, protons, electrons, molecules, and compounds, and how atomic structure explains the properties of matter. A teacher key is included with answers and
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Physical Science
Also included in: Atoms and Periodic Table Chemistry Labs Bundle
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About the store
Experience
The Expertise Behind the Innovation: With over 14 years of experience in the trenches of STEM education, we've led everything from all-female engineering cohorts to district-wide science initiatives. Our background isn't just in teaching science—it’s in advancing it through accessible technology. We’ve integrated programmable drones, CAD design, micro:bits, and 3D printing into curriculum that meets standards while capturing imaginations.
Teaching style
Our Classroom Philosophy: We energize the learning environment with a blend of "maker" spirit and pedagogical expertise. Our style is experiential, hands-on, and deeply relevant. We don’t want students to just read about a concept; we want them to hold it in their hands. By bringing 3D design and cutting-edge tech into the classroom, we foster a space where students transition from being consumers of information to innovators and problem-solvers.
Beyond the Bells: Our commitment to the "educational frontier" extends to leadership and advocacy. We have successfully spearheaded mentoring initiatives and secured significant funding through DonorsChoose to revitalize science departments. At mindMESA, we aren't just selling files or prints—we are sharing a philosophy of collaborative, tech-forward, and joyful learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Georgia Tech STEM Educators Network Member, 2024
DeKalb PATH Academy Impact Teacher Award, 2021
U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Carson, CO, Mountain Mover Award, 2012
My own education history
Our educational journey is the DNA of mindMESA. With a Docctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Leadership from Columbus State University, where we specialized in how 3D printing and engineering interventions shape the way students see the world. Our 'E' and 'M' (Engineering and Math) come from a Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering Technology from the University of Tennessee, where we researched the physics of vehicle-terrain interaction. The 'S' (Science) was born at Berry College, where I earned a B.S. in Environmental Science, concentrating in Biology with a minor in Geology. Every print we make is backed by a lifetime of scientific inquiry.
Additional biographical information
Our journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence, with a clear vision to make a lasting impact on the field of STEAM education.
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