mindMESA
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Cañon City, Colorado, United States
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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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Phase Change Exploration Lab — Ice, Steam, Wax & Wax-Resist Art
Title: The Great Shape-Shift: Exploring the Magic of Matter Summary: In this hands-on lab, students explore how energy affects particle motion and drives phase changes in matter. Using demonstrations with ice, water, steam, and wax, students observe melting, freezing, condensation, evaporation, and sublimation, recording changes in state and particle behavior. A guided chart helps students connect each phase change to real-world examples, while a “super-vision” activity encourages imagining par
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Other (Arts), Physical Science
Also included in: States of Matter and Phase Changes Labs Bundle
Paper Circuit Engineering Lab — Build an LED Name Tent Project
This is a fantastic "entry-level" Paper Circuit activity that combines art with basic electrical physics. In this project, students use conductive tape, a coin cell battery, a paperclip, paper fastener, and an LED to turn a standard name tent into a glowing, expressive piece of technology. Activity DescriptionThe LED Name Tent Paper Circuit is a hands-on exploration of Current Electricity. Students learn the difference between an Open Circuit (off) and a Closed Circuit (on) while investigat
4th - 12th
Engineering, Other (Arts), Physics
Also included in: Electricity and Magnetism Labs Bundle
Atmosphere Stack Model — Layer-by-Layer Flap Book of 5 Atm. Layers
This activity is a kinetic, paper-engineering project where students create a layered "flap-book" to visualize the vertical structure of Earth's atmosphere. Activity DescriptionThe Atmosphere Stack Model is a 3D graphic organizer that helps students conceptualize the "stacking" nature of atmospheric layers. By layering construction paper in an offset pattern, students create a visible hierarchy from the Troposphere (at the Earth's surface) up to the Exosphere (the edge of space). Each flap se
4th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Arts)
Also included in: Atmosphere, Weather, Climate, and Hydrosphere Bundle
Invisible Ink Chemistry Lab — pH Indicators & Spy Message Science
This lab transforms the classroom into a secret intelligence agency, using the colorful chemistry of pH indicators to prove that what looks like a blank sheet of paper is actually a complex chemical canvas. Activity DescriptionThe Invisible Ink Lab is a high-engagement investigation into anthocyanins and curcumin—natural pigments that act as chemical "light switches." Students explore two distinct chemical systems: one involving an acid-base neutralization (Grape Juice/Baking Soda) and one i
4th - 12th
Chemistry, Other (Arts), Physical Science
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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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