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I’ve spent 36 years teaching science, primarily 7th–8th grade physical science and 9th grade physics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping students think like scientists—investigating, questioning, and making sense of the world around them. The Science Vault grew out of that work: classroom-tested lessons, labs, and logic puzzles designed to spark curiosity, strengthen reasoning, and build confident young scientists.
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Preview of Science Logic Puzzle Bundle Measurements, Motion, Force, Atomic Structure

Science Logic Puzzle Bundle Measurements, Motion, Force, Atomic Structure

Unlock the Power of Critical Thinking in Science with This Logic Puzzle Bundle! Engage and Challenge Your Students: This collection of critical thinking puzzles is designed to cover key components of a physical science class, including Speed and Acceleration, Volume & Density, Work, Power, Momentum, Atomic Structure, Properties of Waves, and a special puzzle on the planets of our solar system. Perfect for a variety of classroom activities, these puzzles are ideal for bell ringers, extensions,
Preview of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion F=ma Logic Puzzle + Graphing Worksheet

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion F=ma Logic Puzzle + Graphing Worksheet

Support Your Students' Understanding of Newton's 2nd Law with This Engaging Logic Puzzle! Dive into Physics with Critical Thinking: Bring Newton's 2nd Law of Motion to life in your classroom with this captivating logic puzzle. Designed to reinforce the fundamental relationship between force, mass, and acceleration (F=ma), it's an excellent tool for both in-person and online learning environments. Key Features of the Puzzle:In-Depth Exploration: Students will deepen their understanding of the int
Preview of Scientific Method Independent and Dependent Variables and Hypothesis Writing

Scientific Method Independent and Dependent Variables and Hypothesis Writing

Unlock Scientific Method Skills with this interactive exploration of variables & hypothesis formation! Elevate your student's science skills with this comprehensive 30-page resource featuring Google Slides, Docs, and PowerPoint versions. This product is designed specifically for busy educators and blends digital convenience with classroom practicality. Why Choose This Resource?Deepen Understanding: Through interactive exercises, students master identifying independent and dependent variables f
Preview of Balancing Chemical Equations, Word Equations, and Types of Reactions

Balancing Chemical Equations, Word Equations, and Types of Reactions

Master Chemical Equations: Balancing, Identifying & Writing - With Google Doc Version!Support your students while they tackle the world of chemical equations with this comprehensive 3-page worksheet designed for both in-person and digital learners. Perfectly tailored to reinforce essential chemistry skills! Highlights: Versatile Questions: Engage with 23 meticulously crafted chemical equations to challenge and enhance understanding.Diverse Equation Types: Delve into four primary equation categor
Preview of Balancing Chemical Equations Conservation of Mass Worksheets and Labs

Balancing Chemical Equations Conservation of Mass Worksheets and Labs

Comprehensive Chemistry Bundle: Reactions, Equations, and Conservation of MassEverything you need to support your students when teaching chemical reactions! You'll find worksheets, labs, and quizzes designed to engage and challenge students from introductory to advanced levels.Key Features: Broad Spectrum of Topics: Includes synthesis, decomposition, single & double replacement, combustion reactions, and the law of conservation of mass.Extensive Collection:12 differentiated worksheets/quizzes.Ov
Preview of Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills

Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills

Transform Your Classroom with This Engaging Critical Thinking Brain Teasers Bundle! A Treasure Trove of Educational Fun: This bundle offers ten unique brain teasers designed to stimulate your students' minds and foster critical thinking. These puzzles are perfect for a wide range of classroom activities, including enrichment activities, station work, bell ringers, sub plans, and filling transitional or spare moments in class. Versatile and Engaging for All Occasions:Diverse Applications: Ideal f
Preview of Halloween Logic Puzzles & Cryptograms Critical Thinking Brain Teasers!

Halloween Logic Puzzles & Cryptograms Critical Thinking Brain Teasers!

Halloween Brain Teasers: Engage your students with three spook-tacular puzzles that will both challenge and entertain them. Perfectly suited for classroom activities on Halloween or even the day after, when the festivities (aka candy) have left them buzzing but you still want their brains ticking. Puzzle Themes: Logic Puzzles: Using addition, multiplication, and basic fractions to weave through the mysteries.Cryptograms: Decode messages with clues varying from consonants to vowels.Easel Activity
Preview of Electromagnetic Spectrum Wavelength, Frequency & Energy w Guided Notes

Electromagnetic Spectrum Wavelength, Frequency & Energy w Guided Notes

Electromagnetic Spectrum Resource: PPT, Google Slides, & Interactive ActivitiesTeach the electromagnetic spectrum with this comprehensive resource that is designed to help students thoroughly understand its components and characteristics. Ideal for both in-person and blended/flipped learning! Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed exploration of the electromagnetic spectrum sections (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma) along with their specific characteristics an
Preview of Scientific Method  Jeopardy Style Review Game

Scientific Method Jeopardy Style Review Game

Engage Your Science Students with this Jeopardy-Style Experimental Design Game! Dive into essential topics like science vocabulary, variables, control groups, constants, and data graphing with this interactive game that my students absolutely love! It includes both PPT & Google Slides versions, making it perfect for any classroom setting. Why My Game Stands Out:Versatile Use: Ideal for assessing students' knowledge at the beginning of the year, re-energizing the last 15 minutes of class, and
Preview of Winter Holidays Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Critical Thinking

Winter Holidays Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Critical Thinking

December-Themed Puzzles: Your students will stay engaged in those weeks leading up to winter break with this meticulously crafted set of three puzzles! Engage them with math skills such as greater than, less than, addition, subtraction, and multiplication through two logic puzzles. Simultaneously, challenge their linguistic prowess with an intriguing cryptogram. Ornaments Logic Puzzle: Deduce the number and color of ornaments on a vibrant Christmas tree.Wrapped Gifts Logic Puzzle: Decipher the
Preview of Atomic Structure Unit: Atoms, Periodic Table, Bohr & Lewis Models Molecular Mass

Atomic Structure Unit: Atoms, Periodic Table, Bohr & Lewis Models Molecular Mass

Help Your Students Master Atomic Structure with This Comprehensive Chemistry Bundle! Ideal for Middle School and 9th Grade Physical Science Students: This bundle is a treasure trove of resources, perfectly tailored for middle school and 9th-grade science curriculum. It covers all the essentials of atomic structure, including atomic number, atomic mass, valence electrons, Bohr models, Lewis Dot structures, energy levels, and periodic table trends, plus an introduction to molecular mass. What's In
Preview of Scientific Method Bundle Labs Task Cards Notes & More

Scientific Method Bundle Labs Task Cards Notes & More

Transform Your Science Teaching with This Comprehensive Scientific Method Bundle! Key Features of This Complete Toolkit:Engaging Task Cards: 32 vibrant full-color cards covering hypothesis writing, variables, controls, and constants, perfect for warm-ups, station work, and class activities.Hands-On Inquiry Labs: Three simple yet engaging labs (reaction time, dollar bill challenge, polarity of water) that require minimal supplies. They're ideal for initiating students into experimental design and
Preview of Chemical Bonding Go Fish for Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Chemical Bonding Go Fish for Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Chemical Bonding Card Games: Engage, Learn, and Review! Boost understanding of ionic, polyatomic, transition metal, and non-metal covalent bonding through interactive card games.Why Choose This Product?Engage Students: Turn complex chemistry concepts into fun card games akin to "Go Fish."Adaptability: Tailor game complexity based on student needs and grade level standards.Multiple Sessions: Designed to be engaging for multiple class sessions without redundancy.Full Support: Detailed teacher gui
Preview of Calculating Density Logic Puzzle + Graphing Mass v Volume

Calculating Density Logic Puzzle + Graphing Mass v Volume

This brain-teaser will develop critical thinking skills while giving your students the opportunity to practice calculating density & manipulating variables to find mass or volume. Also included: graphing mass & volume worksheet that challenges students to identify unknown metals. Great for review and reinforcement, as part of a sub-plan, enrichment, transitions, or even as homework. There are some easy clues in this puzzle that tell the student that the mass of one object is greater than ano
Preview of Life Cycle of Stars Red Giants Supergiants Supernovas

Life Cycle of Stars Red Giants Supergiants Supernovas

Explore Stellar Evolution with This Interactive Star Life Cycle Presentation! Captivate and Educate with Dynamic Astronomy Lessons: This editable PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation offers an in-depth exploration of the life cycles of small, medium, and large mass stars. Designed for face-to-face, blended, or distance learning environments, it's a versatile tool for teaching key astronomical concepts. What’s Included in the Presentation:Comprehensive Coverage of Stellar Life Cycles: Topics
Preview of Winter Themed Logic Puzzles with Critical Thinking Challenges

Winter Themed Logic Puzzles with Critical Thinking Challenges

Enrich Your Classroom with Engaging Math & Logic Brain Teasers! Spark Joy and Learning with Winter-Themed Puzzles: Perfect for the winter season, these six brain teasers blend basic math skills like addition, multiplication, subtraction, and logic to solve intriguing cryptograms. With themes of Christmas, winter sports, and snow fun, they are ideal for creating an engaging and festive learning environment. Bundle Highlights:Diverse Puzzle Themes: Includes one Winter Olympics puzzle, two Snow F
Preview of Calculating Momentum Logic Puzzle - Great for Critical Thinking!

Calculating Momentum Logic Puzzle - Great for Critical Thinking!

Engage your students with a brain teaser that is a fun and challenging way to practice calculating momentum using mass and velocity. Great as emergency sub plans, bell ringers, review, enrichment, or extra credit. The puzzle uses students who won a contest at their local home improvement store as the theme. Your students will calculate their shopping cart momentum given clues about mass and velocity. This product will engage your students AND save you time - no prep needed, just print and use -
Preview of Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards, Worksheets, Game, Graphing, Logic Puzzles

Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards, Worksheets, Game, Graphing, Logic Puzzles

Engage Your Students with This Comprehensive Newton's Laws Bundle! All-in-One Physics Enrichment Resource: This bundle offers an extensive array of editable presentations, interactive games, worksheets, and logic puzzles, all designed to enhance students' understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion and related concepts. Perfect for 8th and 9th-grade science classes, as well as first-year physics students. What’s Included in the Bundle:Editable PowerPoint Presentations:13-page PPT on Inertia with a
Preview of Geologic Time Timeline Lab

Geologic Time Timeline Lab

Bring Earth's History to Life with This Interactive Geologic Timeline Activity! Engage and Educate with a Hands-On Approach: Designed for middle school earth science students, this activity transforms the abstract concept of Earth's history into a tangible and engaging learning experience. It's an ideal resource to help students visualize and understand the vast timeline of geological events. Activity Highlights:Diverse and Interactive: Includes six different tables of events, allowing for varie
Preview of Calculating Average Speed Logic Puzzles

Calculating Average Speed Logic Puzzles

Middle school math and science students will love these puzzles - each logic puzzle gives distance traveled and total time for six students and asks students to determine the average speed of each student. There are two puzzles in this product - one version is in meters and seconds only, the other is the same puzzle but requires students to make metric conversions from the given information (km to m, cm to m, mm to m, hours to seconds, minutes to seconds). Great for differentiation, whole class
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Experience

I’ve spent 36 years teaching science, primarily 7th–8th grade physical science and 9th grade physics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping students think like scientists—investigating, questioning, and making sense of the world around them. The Science Vault grew out of that work: classroom-tested lessons, labs, and logic puzzles designed to spark curiosity, strengthen reasoning, and build confident young scientists.

Teaching style

I believe students learn best when they’re curious, talking to each other, and exploring real phenomena. My favorite moment in class is when a student asks, “Why does that happen?” My lessons tend to be hands-on, noisy, collaborative, and rooted in investigation — with time built in for quiet processing because I’m an introverted learner myself. Above all, I want students to feel relaxed, safe to wonder, and confident in their ability to figure things out.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Google Certified Educator (Level 1 & 2) Google Certified Trainer Google Certified Coach

My own education history

B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University M.S., University of Texas at Austin (Exercise Physiology) M.Ed., University of Missouri (Educational Technology) Ed.S., Educational Technology – Technology in Schools

Additional biographical information

I’ve had the joy of teaching in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. No matter where I’ve been, my passion has stayed the same: helping students engage with science through inquiry, laughter, and discovery.