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Welcome to WISEFlamingo! We believe in transforming the high school science classroom with inspired projects, engaging lessons, creative solutions, and immersive experiences. Our innovative curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts.
With 22 years in the science classroom, I bring a wealth of experience and passion for teaching. I have dedicated:
15 years to teaching high school Biology at all levels, 8 years to high school Chemistry, 10 years to high school Forensics, & 3 years to high school General Science courses.
At WISEFlamingo, our mission is simple: to provide "Smart Science for Your Wise Classroom ✧ Elevate Learning with Expertise ✧." Explore our resources and elevate your teaching to new heights with our expertly crafted materials. Welcome to a community where science education thrives!
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Forensics First Day of School Group Mystery Icebreaker Activity CAMP CASE
FORENSIC SCIENCE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MYSTERY ICEBREAKER: Look no further for the perfect first day of school group activity to build teamwork, communication, and deductive reasoning skills! Students love the mystery aspect of this activity and are willing to jump right in and talk to each other to be the first group to solve the mystery of THE COMPLICATED CASE OF CAMP CLEARFIELD KILLINGS. No background of forensic science is needed, students just need to be willing to think! You may also be int
7th - 10th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Forensics First Day of School Group Mystery Icebreaker Activity CIRCUS CASE
FORENSIC SCIENCE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MYSTERY ICEBREAKER: Look no further for the perfect first day of school group activity to build teamwork, communication, and deductive reasoning skills! Students love the mystery aspect of this activity and are willing to jump right in and talk to each other to be the first group to solve the mystery of THE CASE OF THE KILLER CIRCUS. No background of forensic science is needed, students just need to be willing to think! If you enjoyed THE COMPLICATED CASE
7th - 10th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
All your favorite Introduction to Forensic Science Activities in one bundle! Kick off your class teaching about the History of Forensics, the Criminal Justice System, The CSI Effect (and preconceptions), Historical Figures in Forensics, and the Forensic Laboratory. Everything you need to start your forensics class off right, in one collection! ✔️ Bundle Includes:Over 80 pages of resources/keys featuring a wide variety of activities✽ Doodle-it! Notes ✽ Chapter 1 of Active Reading Textbook ✽ P
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.3
+22
Active Reading Case Study Oscar Pistorius BALLISTICS DIGITAL and PRINT
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE POST or PRINT & GO! In this Cross-Curricular Active Reading Case Study, the focus is on BALLISTICS. Students will study the recent case of famed sprinter Oscar Pistorius and the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp following his triumphant 2012 Olympics. Ballistic evidence played a key role in the reconstruction of events on the night of her murder and served to dispute his self-defense claim. Active Reading Case Studies can be used in a variety of ways: ➩Attention
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
The ENTIRE Biology Doodle-it! Notes Collection
All of WISEflamingo Biology Doodle-It! notes in one place, for a great deal! This resource is an awesome starting point for new teachers or those just looking to try a new fun approach at a great discount. Units include characteristics of life, biochemistry, bioenergetics, Natural Selection and genetics. By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues students make more neural connections to the material... the more connections the better that information sticks
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS3-1
+7
Forensics Active Reading Case Study The Unabomber and DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE In this Cross-Curricular Active Reading Case Study, the focus is on DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. Students will study the case of The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, who terrorized mailboxes from 1978-1996. Active Reading Case Studies can be used in a variety of ways: ➩Attention-Grabbing Introduction to the Unit ➩ Supplement to Forensic Topics ➩ Enrichment & Extension Activity to challenge students who need more ➩ Quick & Easy Sub or Emergency Plans ➩ Homework ➩ Engaging Non-Fic
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
Back to School Team Building Group Mystery Case of the Vanishing Class Pet
MYSTERY ICEBREAKER or TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITY: Look no further for the perfect group activity to build teamwork, communication, and deductive reasoning skills, for the first day of school! Students love the mystery aspect of this activity and are willing to jump right in and talk to each other to be the first group to solve the mystery of THE COMPLICATED CASE OF THE VANISHING CLASS PET. No background of class material is needed, students just need to be willing to think! If you enjoyed THE COMP
6th - 9th
Criminal Justice - Law
Also included in: CUSTOM BUNDLE for ALLEN HS personalized BACK TO SCHOOL order August 2025
Forensics Eyewitness Testimony Complete Lesson on Observation PRINT and DIGITAL
FORENSICS SCIENCE & Psychology This all-inclusive lesson is the perfect way to teach The Fallibility of the Human Mind and therefore problems with eyewitness testimony. Students will learn about four different phenomena that can impact the quality of eyewitness testimony by experiencing the phenomena themselves! Students will partake in observation experiments and relate these issues to forensic science. This lesson comes with a complete presentation (embedded with video clips) & notes on the
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Psychology
Also included in: Eyewitness Testimony and Memory Activity Collection BUNDLE
Forensics Textbook Chapter 1 Introduction to Forensic Science DIGITAL and PRINT
An Active Reading Forensic Science Textbook: This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Textbook Chapter focuses on an Introduction to Forensic Science. Students will be engaged with this close reading resource which will be the perfect addition to your introductory forensic science unit. Only Chapter 1 is included in this download. Purchase only the chapters you need or the entire Textbook at a discount.✔️ Resource Includes:✽12 total textbook pages ✦11 pages of engaging text with column questions
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
History of the Atomic Theory Doodle-it! Notes and Timeline DIGITAL and PRINT
CHEMISTRY DOODLE-IT! NOTES and TIMELINE These pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the basics and the history of the ATOMIC THEORY. Several versions of each page are included allowing you flexibility with differentiation. This set is a MUST-HAVE for any chemistry science teacher! By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues, students make more neural connections to the material... the more connections the better that information sticks for la
8th - 11th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Forensic Crime Scene Basics Primary vs. Secondary Crime Scene Mini Case Studies
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE In this Cross-Curricular Mini Case Study set, the focus is on CRIME SCENE BASICS. Students will read 5 Mini Case Studies and identify the suspect, victim, and the Primary & Secondary Crime Scenes. A 1-page introduction to the activity is included along with a 1-page graphic organizer on the 7 S's of Crime Scene Investigation. Students love working in pairs on this activity or could find equal success working independently. This resource would make quick sub plans M
7th - 10th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Protein Synthesis Basics and the Central Dogma Biology Doodle-it! Notes
BIOLOGY This doodle summary page is the perfect way to scaffold notes or review transcription and translation, types of RNA, and how to use codon charts. Tap into your student's creative side as they summarize the important facts around this incredible process. By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues students make more neural connections to the material... the more connections the better that information sticks for later recall! Content Covered:✽The Centr
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science), Science
Also included in: The ENTIRE Biology Doodle-it! Notes Collection
Forensics WebQuest and Graphic Organizer for Evidence Collection
FORENSIC SCIENCE: This Webquest activity is an excellent alternative to notes on physical evidence collection. The focus is on proper collection techniques and proper packaging. Associated terms are also incorporated into this 3-page resource. Perfect for:✔️ Grab-and-Go Emergency Lesson Plan ✔️ Substitute Plans ✔️ Homework ✔️ Alternative to Notes Included in this download:✽ 1 Product: Digital & Print Copies✽ Physical Evidence Collection Webquest & Graphic Organizer✽ Teacher Answer Key GRADE LEV
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Serial Killer Case Study TED BUNDY Infographic One Pager Research Activity
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE POST or PRINT & GO! This versatile resource will be the perfect addition to your forensics or psychology course. Students use the internet to research the serial killer Ted Bundy, The Campus Killer & complete the infographic. Short on time? No problem, you can print the completed version as a handout or use projected as a way to introduce his case. This resource pairs perfectly with the Ted Bundy & Odontology Case Study. Assign the One-Pager for homework the night be
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Psychology
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
The Civil and Criminal Trials of OJ Simpson Doodle-it! Notes or Research
CASE STUDY DOODLE-IT! NOTES or STUDENT RESEARCH These pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL TRIALS OF OJ SIMPSON. Use for direct instruction notes or as a scaffold for student research (suggested links included). Several versions of each page are included allowing you flexibility with differentiation. This set is a MUST-HAVE for any forensics or criminal justice teacher! By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues, stud
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
The Death of Tupac Shakur Active Reading Article INTRIGUES UNRAVELED SERIES
An Active Reading Case Study Article from the Intrigues Unraveled Series: This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Article focuses on the death of Tupac Shakur and the subsequent investigation which until 2023 remained unsolved. Students will be engaged with this close reading resource which will be the perfect addition to your Eyewitness or Ballistics Unit. The name single name of Tupac is ubiquitous with the early 1990s. He was an iconic figure in the world of hip-hop, and rose to fame with his p
8th - 11th
Forensics, Other (ELA), Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensics Digital Access Virtual Activities Bundle DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY
FORENSIC SCIENCE, DISTANCE LEARNING & DIGITAL PRODUCTS! All distance learning & digital products from the WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line are Included! Faced with questions about what to do in a virtual school setting? Computer Savvy & like assigning work digitally? This bundle is perfect for you! Included are Wiseflamingo Virtual/Digital Forensics Products that are suitable for distance learning or sharing via a LMS platform. Most of the resources can also be printed and used in a tradi
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.4
+20
Forensics Textbook Chapter 5 Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology DIGITAL and PRINT
An Active Reading Forensic Science Textbook: This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Textbook Chapter focuses on an Introduction to Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology. Students will be engaged with this close reading resource which will be the perfect addition to your forensic chemistry & toxicology unit. This is a much more cost-efficient option than purchasing boring hard-copy textbooks for your class, which costs hundreds of dollars! Students will love the engaging colorful text with a unique
8th - 11th
Chemistry, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
STEM Challenge Unsinkable Boat Float Inquiry Activity
STEM CHALLENGE: Students will absolutely love this hands-on, engaging, inquiry activity! Challenge your students to engage in the engineering & design process as they work as a team to keep a self-designed boat afloat while carrying freight (pennies)! This activity is very versatile and can easily be used as part of a larger unit or as a stand-alone team building or maker space activity. > > Use as Maker Space: Challenge your students to create by using teamwork to solve problems >
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Holiday Group Team Building Mystery Activity Christmas Cookie Caper Case
HOLIDAY MYSTERY ICEBREAKER or TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITY: Look no further for the perfect group activity to build teamwork, communication, and deductive reasoning skills, right before the holidays (or after)! Students love the mystery aspect of this activity and are willing to jump right in and talk to each other to be the first group to solve the mystery of THE COMPLICATED CASE OF THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE CAPER. No background of any content is needed, students just need to be willing to think! If you
7th - 9th
Science
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Welcome to WISEFlamingo! We believe in transforming the high school science classroom with inspired projects, engaging lessons, creative solutions, and immersive experiences. Our innovative curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts.
With 22 years in the science classroom, I bring a wealth of experience and passion for teaching. I have dedicated:
15 years to teaching high school Biology at all levels, 8 years to high school Chemistry, 10 years to high school Forensics, & 3 years to high school General Science courses.
At WISEFlamingo, our mission is simple: to provide "Smart Science for Your Wise Classroom ✧ Elevate Learning with Expertise ✧." Explore our resources and elevate your teaching to new heights with our expertly crafted materials. Welcome to a community where science education thrives!
Teaching style
High Expectations in a Nurturing and Empowering Setting.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2021 OLAY Face the STEM Gap Prize Recipient
2021 Da Vinci Science Center Hall of Fame Educator Excellence Award Winner
2022 District Awarded Outstanding Achievement Award
My own education history
Penn State BS Education '03
Penn State BS Biology '03
Arcadia University MED '09
+40 additional education credits from a variety of sources such as Thom Stecher and Learner's Edge.
Additional biographical information
As I continue to add to more TPT collections I will be including very specific secondary lessons for biology, forensics and chemistry as well as elementary level lessons for teachers looking to increase the STEM content in their classrooms. Check back in periodically to see what's new!
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