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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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Case Study OJ Simpson and The Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation Basics
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study the focus is on OJ Simpson and the mishandled evidence in the murder investigation of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman. Students will look at the Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation and explore how the collection, storage, and faulty investigation led to the eventual exoneration of Simpson. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on crime scene investigation, as homework or as quick s
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
Case Study John Wayne Gacy Forensic Anthropology PRINT and DIGITAL
DISTANCE LEARNING OR PRINT & GO! In this Active Reading Case Study the focus is on the serial killer John Wayne Gacy and how forensic anthropology was used to identify the 33 victims he had buried under his house. Students will look at how famous scientist Clyde Snow used forensic Anthropology to identify the victims with the help of Facial Reconstruction Artist Betty Pat Gatliff. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on crime scene investigation, physical evidence, s
9th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
Case Study Atlanta Child Murders Wayne Williams Hair Fibers PRINT and DIGITAL
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE POST or PRINT & GO! In this Cross-Curricular Active Reading Case Study, the focus is on HAIR & FIBERS. Students will study thefamous case of The Atlanta Child Murders and how trace evidence was able to connect Wayne Williams to the victims. 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 Su
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY Salem Witch Trials LEGENDS & LORE SERIES
SCIENCE, ENGLISH, & HISTORY Collide in this Cross-Curricular Active Reading the focus is on TOXICOLOGY. as students study the history and lore of THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS and how forensic toxicology may have the answer to why witches were blamed for cursing young girls. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic chemistry and toxicology unit, a unit on The Crucible, or early settlements of the Americas! The Legends & Lore Series can be used in a variety of ways: * Atte
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
John Dillinger Fingerprints Forensics Case Legends and Lore PRINT and DIGITAL
Forensics & DISTANCE LEARNING In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore article the focus is on Fingerprints. History, English & Science collide as students study the infamous gangster John Dillinger and his attempts to alter his fingerprints. This is the perfect addition to your fingerprint unit! The Legends & Lore Series can be used in a variety of ways: * Attention Grabbing Introduction to the Unit * Supplement to Forensic Topics * Enrichment & Extension Ac
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY Finding Anastasia Romanov LEGENDS & LORE SERIES
PRINT & DIGITAL This Cross-Curricular Active Readingarticle focuses on the FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY & IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN REMAINS used in uncovering what happened to Anastasia Romanov after the execution of her family in 1918 . History & Science collide as students are introduced to how science can be used to solve a century-old case. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic anthropology unit or a Body, Bugs & Bones unit, or a unit on the Russian Revolution. Resources
8th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.4
+3
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
BALLISTICS The Magic Bullet and JFK Assassination Legends and Lore Article
Forensics, History & English Collide in this Cross-Curricular Active Readingarticle focusing on the ballistics used in President John F. Kennedy's Assassination and the Magic Bullet History & Science collide as students are introduced to how ballistics can be used to solve a case. And how science can explain some of the seemingly odd phenomena surrounding this particular case. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic ballistics unit, or a History Unit on the 1960s. Resourc
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
BALLISTICS St. Valentine's Day Massacre Legends and Lore Article
Forensics, Ballistics & DISTANCE LEARNING This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore article focuses on prohibition, gangster activity & Ballistics. History, English & Science collide as students study the 1929 VALENTINES DAY MASSACRE and how Dr. Goddard and ballistics played a key role in piecing together the tragic events of 2/14/1929. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic ballistic unit or as a holiday activity. Resources in the Legends & Lore Series can be
8th - 10th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Cannibalism at Jamestown Anthropology Legends and Lore DIGITAL and PRINT
Forensics, Anthropology & DISTANCE LEARNING In this Cross-Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore article the focus is on ANTHROPOLOGY. History, English & Science collide as students study the legend of cannibalism at Jamestown Settlement and how the discovery of "Jane" changed everything! This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic anthropology unit! The Legends & Lore Series can be used in a variety of ways: * Attention-Grabbing Introduction to the Unit * S
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensic Science Introduction to Fibers WebQuest Booklet DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: Kick off your trace evidence unit with an introduction to fibers that will have students thinking and engaged. This WebQuest is the perfect way to introduce fibers so that students can later look at how they are used as evidence. Students will uncover information about what fibers are, their usefulness in solving crimes, where they come from, the history of textiles, and textile patterns. Each page of the booklet has links to videos and websites that will be helpf
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Ballistics Trajectory Practice Problems Calculations PRINT and DIGITAL
FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING These print or digital worksheets (both included) allow students engaging practice of external ballistics, trajectory math problems, and calculator use. This practice packet is perfect for classrooms where students have varying math backgrounds, allowing students to work at their own pace and to identify any misunderstandings. This NO PREP digital activity simply needs to be shared with your student and will then have them complete the tutorial all digitally
9th - 12th
Forensics, Other (Math), Physics
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Class and Individual Evidence DIGITAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHEET and MYSTERY
FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING What better to reinforce the concepts of class vs. individual characteristics of evidence than an interactive worksheet that can be completed 100% digitally! These Digital Interactive Worksheets feature The Case of the Farmer's Final Folly as an engaging way for students to demonstrate their ability to distinguish between different types of evidence. This NO PREP digital activity simply needs to be shared to your student and will then have them complete 3
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensics Post Mortem Interval WebQuest Booklet DEATH INVESTIGATION
Kick off your body, bugs and bones pathology unit with an introduction to determining TIME OF DEATH that will have students thinking and engaged. Entomology, Decomposition, Anthropology, Rigor Mortis, and Necrobiome are all covered in this creative WebQuest. It is the perfect way to introduce PMI so students can understand the importance of establishing the timeline of death. Each page of the booklet has links to videos and websites that will be helpful for answering the questions. For det
9th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY Beethoven's Murderous Metal LEGENDS & LORE SERIES
Forensics, Chemistry, Music, History & ELA all collide in this Cross-Curricular Active Reading article focusing on the great composter Beethoven and the cause of his early death . History, The Arts, English & Science collide as students study the potential causes of Beethoven's physical ailments and early death including lead poisoning. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic chemistry & toxicology unit. Resources in the Legends & Lore Series can be used in a variety of
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Exploring Firearms Ballistics WebQuest Booklet PRINT and DIGITAL
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: Kick off your BALLISTICS UNIT with an introduction to firearms that will have students thinking and engaged. This activity is perfect for the students who know nothing about guns besides what they see on T.V. Categories of Firearms, Parts and ammunition are all covered in this introductory exploration. It is the perfect way to introduce Ballistics Basics so students can later study internal, external and terminal ballistics. Each page of the booklet has links t
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Fingerprint Doodle-it! Notes FORENSICS PRINT and DIGITAL
FORENSIC SCIENCE DOODLE-IT! NOTES These pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the basics of fingerprints. Look at the history of fingerprinting for identification, fingerprint classification, attempts to remove prints and more! 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! Doodle-it! Notes work best when they are p
8th - 11th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: The ENTIRE Forensic Doodle -it! Notes Collection
What Killed King Tut Legends and Lore Article PRINT and DIGITAL
Forensics, History & DISTANCE LEARNING who could want more? This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore article focuses on the FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY & DNA ANALYSIS used in uncovering the cause of King Tut's early death . History & Science collide as students are introduced to how anthropology can be used to solve a case. And how science can explain some of the seemingly odd phenomena surrounding this particular case. This resource will be the perfect addition to your forensic ant
8th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, Social Studies
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Inside the Forensic Crime Lab WebQuest PRINT and DIGITAL
FORENSICS SCIENCE & DISTANCE LEARNING: Kick off your Physical Evidence Unit or your Introduction to Forensics Unit with an introduction to the components and types of experts found in a crime lab. Forensic Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Document Examination, Firearms, and more are all covered in this creative WebQuest. Each page of the booklet has links to videos and websites that will be helpful for answering the questions. Use one or all three sections to examine the fields of study in foren
8th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
Introduction to Forensic Chemistry and Drug Analysis Doodle-it! Notes
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: These Doodle-it! Note pages are the perfect graphic organizer for introducing the basics of forensic chemistry and drug analysis. Study what forensic chemistry is, what scientists do and how they identify unknown drugs to solve crimes! These notes are meant to introduce the topic of chemistry & toxicology. By embellishing their notes with creative touches such as color and visual cues students make more neural connections to the material... the more connection
8th - 12th
Chemistry, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
Also included in: The ENTIRE Forensic Doodle -it! Notes Collection
Forensics Physical Evidence Jigsaw Activity DIGITAL and PRINT
Forensic Science & DISTANCE LEARNING A perfect alternative to boring lecture notes! The focus is on Physical Evidence, how it is collected, why it is useful, databases that house information and famous cases that involved that type of evidence. In this classic Jigsaw activity students break into small groups that focus on one type of physical evidence. Students then reform into new groups with a representative from each specialty group to complete a graphic organizer. A bonus blank specialty
7th - 12th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
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About the store
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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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