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The Science Vault

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Castle Pines, Colorado, United States
About the store
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 Breakfast Logic Puzzle, Bellringer, Warmup Grades 4 - 7

Breakfast Logic Puzzle, Bellringer, Warmup Grades 4 - 7

This is a logic puzzle that gives breakfast foods and drinks and asks students to match names with food and drink. Great as a bellringer activity, part of an emergency lesson plan when you have to be out unexpectedly, as a puzzle for your students that finish an assessment before other students, or even for those last twenty minutes before the bell. This logic puzzle is a part of a larger packet of logic puzzles I offer - seven puzzles in all. There is a considerable cost savings (50%) to buying
Preview of Ages Logic Puzzle, Bellringer, Warmup Puzzle, Grades 5 - 8

Ages Logic Puzzle, Bellringer, Warmup Puzzle, Grades 5 - 8

This is a logic puzzle that gives names and ages of six people and asks students to determine the age of each person. Good as a bellringer activity, part of an emergency lesson plan when you have to be out unexpectedly, as a puzzle for your students that finish an assessment before other students, or even for those last twenty minutes before the bell. This logic puzzle is a part of a larger packet I offer with seven different puzzles in all. Priced at $3.49, it is a significant savings compared
Preview of St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles

St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles

What a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and help your students develop critical thinking skills! This product has two puzzles - the same basic story line, but one logic puzzle is slightly more difficult than the other. Both critical thinking puzzles use basic math skills such as greater than, less than, addition and subtraction. Included in this packet are two versions of each puzzle - one with blank space for students to devise their own method for solving the puzzle - the other version u
Preview of Two Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills: Fun in the Snow Activities

Two Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills: Fun in the Snow Activities

Two different logic puzzles with the theme of snow day activities :) Great for sub plans, enrichment, transitions, and partner work. One puzzle has a single dimension of determining the number of snowballs each of six students make and the other puzzle asks your students to determine the number of sledding trips and the color of the sled for six students. The clues include simple arithmetic and skills of less than and greater than, so this puzzle could be appropriate for 4th graders with some sc
Preview of General Interest Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle for Grades 5 - 7

General Interest Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle for Grades 5 - 7

Looking for a few extra "arrows in your quiver" as we head into Winter Break?" This is a logic puzzle that identifies after-school snacks and drinks and asks students to match which student prefers which food and drink. Great as a transition activity, a bellringer, part of an emergency lesson plan when you have to be out unexpectedly, as a puzzle for your students that finish an assessment before other students, or even for those last twenty minutes before the bell. With Winter Break coming up,
Preview of Our Maps Interactive Class Map

Our Maps Interactive Class Map

This product utilizes Google Forms and Google My Maps and to utilize the technology necessary, the teacher will need a google account and students will need a way to access the form online.Get to know your students better by having them create a Google map that shows fun information about their favorite snack and where they would vacation if money were no object. Great way to break the ice at the beginning of the year! The google form is made for you by clicking the link in the download. From t
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About the store

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.