Dr. Marquita Blades is a STEM educator who has taught high school science for grades 9-12. In her science classes, Dr. Blades covered topics like biology, chemistry, and physics. Dr. Blades is also the creator of a learning framework called POWARRful Teaching Strategies and leads workshops and seminars for teachers across the country.

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Dr. Blades encouraged her high school students to explore science through experiments. Have your students hypothesize, test, and observe with the Gizmos Chemical Changes simulation*.

Laura Chervenak is a former zookeeper. Zookeepers are responsible for the well-being of animals in zoos or wildlife preserves. With an educational background in zoology—the scientific study of animals—Laura was able to properly care for animals, like gorillas.

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As a former zookeeper, Laura worked with wildlife in a zoo. Let students explore park wildlife as a park ranger with the Gizmos Ecosystems STEM Case*. 

Guillermo Dominguez is a pilot for Envoy Airlines, which is a part of American Airlines. Pilots study aviation science and undergo training to learn how to operate an aircraft such as an airplane or a helicopter. Guillermo flies a commercial airplane and uses his knowledge and skills in aviation to perform preflight inspections and to safely transport passengers to their destinations.

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As a pilot, Guillermo needs to be aware of current and future weather conditions before taking flight. Have your students explore weather conditions with the Gizmos Observing Weather (Metric) simulation.

Jennifer Dorcé-Medard is a doctor who currently works as a family physician. A family physician is a doctor who sees patients of all ages—from newborn babies to elderly folks. Jennifer’s knowledge of medicine and science allows her to help treat a wide range of diseases and conditions.

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Jennifer treats patients daily and uses a stethoscope to listen to their heartbeats. Have students take a closer look at the circulatory system with Gizmos Circulatory System simulation*. 

Ambry Johnson is the director of operations for SEEK Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational STEM/STEAM opportunities to children, families, and teachers in the South Florida community. With a background in science education, Ambry oversees STEM programs that help students learn to code, grow herbs and fruits through a hydroponic system, and build their own skateboards.

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One of the STEM projects Ambry organizes for her community is growing fruits. Have your students virtually grow plants with the Gizmos Growing Plants simulation*.