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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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Holiday Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Murder Mystery The Melting of Frosty
Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Perfect for Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, or any place critical thinking is taught. Can you solve this murder mystery and Find Frosty's Fatal Foe? This low prep, print, and go engaging holiday mystery will challenge students to think critically and use deductive reasoning to figure out WHO KILLED FROSTY. After reading the background story students will use clues to determine the foe of Frosty that melted him. Students will also match each char
5th - 9th
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
FORENSICS Determining Post-Mortem Interval Mini Death Investigations
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
8th - 11th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
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
Holiday Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Mystery Killer Christmas Cookie Case
Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Perfect for Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, or any place critical thinking is taught. Can you solve the case? In this low prep, print, and go, engaging holiday mystery students will be challenged to think critically and use deductive reasoning to figure out THE CASE OF THE KILLER CHRISTMAS COOKIES. After reading the background story students will use clues to determine who killed mega-millionaire Sookie by poisoning her Christmas Cookies. Student
6th - 10th
Holiday Deductive Reasoning Mystery Logic Puzzle GINGERBREAD HOUSE OF HORRORS
Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Perfect for Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, or any place critical thinking is taught This low prep, print and go engaging holiday mystery will challenge students to think critically and use deductive reasoning to figure out which witch killed the gingerbread men in The Gingerbread House of Horrors! After reading the background story students will use clues to determine the last name of 4 witches, where they live, and when they were last spotted by
6th - 10th
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Holiday Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle Mystery Disappearance of Baby New Year
Deductive Reasoning Logic Puzzle for Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, or any place critical thinking is taught. Can you solve the case? In this low prep, print, and go, engaging seasonal mystery students will be challenged to think critically and use deductive reasoning to figure out THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF BABY NEW YEAR. After reading the background story students will use clues to determine who kidnapped Baby New Year & is holding him for ransom. Students will also mat
6th - 9th
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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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