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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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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
The Mayflower Design Boat Float STEM Challenge THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING THEMED 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 Mayflower boat afloat while carrying pilgrims (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 teamw
6th - 9th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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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.
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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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