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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Human Body Systems Foldable Lab — Organs, Functions & Connections
This Cut & Lift Flap Activity is a highly effective "interactive notebook" exercise. It helps students move from seeing the body as a single unit to understanding it as a complex hierarchy of specialized systems working in unison. Activity DescriptionGetty Images Explore The Human Body Systems Foldable acts as a visual encyclopedia of anatomy. By physically lifting a flap to reveal the organs and functions beneath, students use active recall—a powerful memory strategy. The activity emphasiz
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology
Also included in: Human Body Systems Bundle
Forms of Energy Lift-Flap Foldable — Interactive Graphic Organizer
This foldable project turns a standard piece of paper into a 3D study tool, helping students categorize the invisible forces that power our universe into seven distinct, manageable "buckets." Activity DescriptionThe Forms of Energy Lift-Flap Foldable is a graphic organizer and artistic task that emphasizes dual-coding—the process of learning through both words (definitions) and visuals (drawings). By physically cutting and lifting flaps, students engage in kinesthetic learning while building a
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics
Also included in: Energy & Heat Transfer Bundle
Bouncy Ball Energy Investigation — Polymer Chemistry & Conservation
This hands-on chemistry and physics crossover transforms the "magic" of a bouncy ball into a measurable study of energy efficiency and material science. Activity DescriptionThe Bouncy Ball Energy Lab is a two-part investigation that blends polymer chemistry with classical mechanics. First, students synthesize their own bouncy balls using a cross-linking reaction between Borax and glue. Once the balls are formed, the focus shifts to physics. By dropping the balls from a set height and measurin
5th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science
Also included in: Energy Forms & Transformations Labs Bundle
Biotic vs. Abiotic Card Sort — Classify 16 Ecosystem Components
Title: Biotic vs. Abiotic Card Sort – 16 Full-Color Picture Activity Summary: This hands-on sorting activity helps students distinguish between biotic (living or once-living) and abiotic (nonliving) components of an ecosystem. Students receive 16 full-color images to cut, sort, and categorize, reinforcing key vocabulary and observational skills. Perfect for small groups, centers, or individual practice, this activity makes learning about ecosystems interactive and visual. Grades: 4th – 7th
4th - 7th
Biology, Environment
Also included in: Ecosystems & Ecology 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.
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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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