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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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Preview of Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE

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FORENSIC SCIENCE PRINT & GO! The top-rated Wiseflamingo Forensic Case Studies in one place and for a discount! Each case study focuses on a different topic in which forensic techniques played a key role in bringing about justice. Students read the highly engaging text while answering questions, highlighting and underlining key ideas! These case studies have great ratings individually and I have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response from my students. My forensic students are constantly aski
Preview of Case Study OJ Simpson and The Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation Basics

Case Study OJ Simpson and The Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation Basics

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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
Preview of Case Study Atlanta Child Murders Wayne Williams Hair Fibers PRINT and DIGITAL

Case Study Atlanta Child Murders Wayne Williams Hair Fibers PRINT and DIGITAL

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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
Preview of FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY Salem Witch Trials LEGENDS & LORE SERIES

FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY Salem Witch Trials LEGENDS & LORE SERIES

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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
Preview of Jack the Ripper Mystery CASE STUDY MO and Forensic Psychology PRINT and DIGITAL

Jack the Ripper Mystery CASE STUDY MO and Forensic Psychology PRINT and DIGITAL

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DISTANCE LEARNING or PRINT & GO! In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study the focus is on Modus Operandi and Forensic Psychology. Students will study the case of Jack the Ripper and how one man was linked to a string of unsolved grizzly crimes. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on Forensic Psychology, as homework or as quick sub plans! Distance Learning? No Problem- have students complete & take a picture of completed work to send you or submit digi
Preview of Active Reading Case Study The Night Stalker and Fingerprints RICHARD RAMIREZ

Active Reading Case Study The Night Stalker and Fingerprints RICHARD RAMIREZ

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DIGITAL OR PRINT! In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study, the focus is on Fingerprints. Students will study the chilling case of The Night Stalker (Richard Ramirez) & how his reign of terror was ended by two advancements in fingerprint technology (superglue fuming & AFIS ). Alternately use this case study as part of a unit studying serial killers. Active Reading Case Studies can be used in a variety of ways: * Attention Grabbing Introduction to the Unit * Supplement to
Preview of Active Reading Case Study Ted Bundy Odontology PRINT and DIGITAL

Active Reading Case Study Ted Bundy Odontology PRINT and DIGITAL

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DISTANCE LEARNING OR PRINT & GO! In this Active Reading Case Study the focus is on Ted Bundy and his infamous reign of terror that left at least 50 women dead. Students will look at how a bite mark was able to connect Ted Bundy to one of victims and how odontology finally brought this wile criminal's reign of terror to rest. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on crime scene investigation, physical evidence, serial killers or as part of a more detailed unit on odont
Preview of Case Study Ronald Cotton  Eyewitness Memory PRINT and DIGITAL

Case Study Ronald Cotton Eyewitness Memory PRINT and DIGITAL

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DISTANCE LEARNING or PRINT & GO! In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study the focus is on eyewitness testimony and memory. Students will study the case of Jennifer Thompson & Ronald Cotton and how faulty memory and eyewitness testimony caused an innocent man to spend 11 years behind bars. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on Eyewitness Testimony, as homework or as quick sub plans! Distance Learning? No Problem- have students complete & take a pictu
Preview of FORENSICS Determining Post-Mortem Interval Mini Death Investigations

FORENSICS Determining Post-Mortem Interval Mini Death Investigations

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DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE Challenge students to use a wide array of techniques to determine the time of death (post-mortem interval) in 10 cases. Each case contains clues pertaining to the 5 stages of decomposition, Livor Mortis, Algor Mortis, and Rigor Mortis, as well as entomological (blow fly) clues. A 1-page quick reference for calculating the time of death using body temperature is included, as is a 2-page summary sheet on the various methods used to determine PMI. Students love working in
Preview of John Dillinger Fingerprints Forensics Case Legends and Lore PRINT and DIGITAL

John Dillinger Fingerprints Forensics Case Legends and Lore PRINT and DIGITAL

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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
Preview of Case Study Janice Dodson Forensic Physical Evidence and Soil DIGITAL AND PRINT

Case Study Janice Dodson Forensic Physical Evidence and Soil DIGITAL AND PRINT

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DISTANCE LEARNING or PRINT & GO! In this Active Reading Case Study the focus is on Janice Dodson and how forensic science was used to solve the crime. Students will look at how something a simple as mud can connect a murderer to a crime scene and how a grieving widow was not what she seemed. Students are asked to ACTIVELY read the passage about the case and annotate as they read (answer questions, highlight terms, circle unfamiliar terms, star key ideas). Use this Active Reading Case study
Preview of Active Reading Case Study Oscar Pistorius BALLISTICS DIGITAL and PRINT

Active Reading Case Study Oscar Pistorius BALLISTICS DIGITAL and PRINT

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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
Preview of Case Study The Killer Headache Chemistry and Toxicology PRINT and DIGITAL

Case Study The Killer Headache Chemistry and Toxicology PRINT and DIGITAL

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FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING! In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study Article, the focus is on FORENSIC CHEMISTRY & TOXICOLOGY. Students will study the perplexing case of The Killer Headache (Stella Nickell) & how forensic chemistry led to the discovery of cyanide tainted pills in 1986. This case is the perfect lead in to a unit of Forensic Chemistry or Toxicology, alternately use this case study as part of a unit studying serial killers. Active Reading Case Studies can be us
Preview of FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY Finding Anastasia Romanov LEGENDS & LORE SERIES

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY Finding Anastasia Romanov LEGENDS & LORE SERIES

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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
Preview of BALLISTICS The Magic Bullet and JFK Assassination Legends and Lore Article

BALLISTICS The Magic Bullet and JFK Assassination Legends and Lore Article

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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
Preview of Forensics Active Reading Case Study The Unabomber and DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Forensics Active Reading Case Study The Unabomber and DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

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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
Preview of Legends and Lore Non Fiction Cross Curricular Case Studies Active Reading Bundle

Legends and Lore Non Fiction Cross Curricular Case Studies Active Reading Bundle

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Forensic Science, History, PRINT & GO! & DISTANCE LEARNING who could want more? This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Legends & Lore Series focuses on how History & Science Collide as students are introduced to how science can be used to solve century-old mysteries. This bundle will be the perfect addition to your science or history class! Students read the highly engaging text while answering questions, highlighting and underlining key ideas! These articles have great ratings individually
Preview of BALLISTICS St. Valentine's Day Massacre Legends and Lore Article

BALLISTICS St. Valentine's Day Massacre Legends and Lore Article

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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
Preview of Case Study JEFFREY MACDONALD Introduction to Forensics PRINT and DIGITAL

Case Study JEFFREY MACDONALD Introduction to Forensics PRINT and DIGITAL

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DISTANCE LEARNING or PRINT & GO! In this Active Reading Case Study the focus is on Jeffrey MacDonald and how forensic science was used to solve the crime. Students will look at the various types of evidence (and lack of evidence) that were used to piece together what happened at the MacDonald household the night that Colette MacDonald and her 2 young daughters were murdered. Students are asked to ACTIVELY read the passage about the case and annotate as they read (answer questions, highlight te
Preview of Case Study Bertillon Will and  William West Criminal ID  Digital and Print

Case Study Bertillon Will and William West Criminal ID Digital and Print

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FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: PRINT & GO! or POST & GO! In this Active Reading Case Study the focus is on the history of criminal identification. Students will learn how Alphonse Bertillon created his famous system for identifying criminals through anthropometry and the case that eventually led to its downfall. The curious case of Will & William West is sure to captivate students and lead to discussion in the progress of criminal identification in the prison system. *This same Case is also
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Experience

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!