Dedicated science teacher
7th grade science at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Every standard: physical, life, earth and space, and engineering.
Level 4 and 5 TVAAS for 10+ years
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Hi, I'm Ms. Hickson!
I turn science into play. When learning feels like a game, every kid can win.
"Everything in learning should be as Easy as Play!"
My Highlight Reel
Coming soon! A 1 to 2 minute show of my games, my kids at play, and my wins.
Why Schools Call Me
Creative Director, Easy as Play
Science outreach from UT Knoxville's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Hands-on, play-based science for whole schools.
Every Tennessee county, and beyond
Biology in a Box leader
Helped lead UT's Biology in a Box and carry it forward after founder Dr. Susan Riechert retired. Real skulls, fossils and feathers, sent right to classrooms.
From science boxes to science games
Teachers use my stuff
My science quizzes are shared with teachers everywhere. One of them, Constellations, has been played thousands of times.
7,000+ plays on one quiz
One Creator. Every Style.
I shape-shift to fit every partner and every kid. Meet Tracks, the hero of Turkey Tracks, five ways:
And I play well with others. I build side by side with UT scientists, school coaches, teachers, and the kids themselves.
My Creations: Games
Swipe, then tap to play a quick demo.
Turkey Tracks
A whole Thanksgiving science arcade: Fruit Slice, Corn Maze Chase, hidden object hunts, Turkey Trot, a Prize Store, and live team battles on the projector.
Spider Hunter
Hunt like a real spider scientist and learn how spiders live. A nod to UT spider scientist Dr. Susan Riechert.
Autumn Waffles Knows
Times tables, made sweet. Built from a promise to a future veterinarian.
Theo the Magnificent
A tiny arcade for preschoolers: zoo animals, shapes, letters and sight words.
Websites and Apps I Build
From idea to live link, fast. Phones, tablets and projectors.
Lesson Chat
An AI coaching app for K to 8 science teachers. It knows every Tennessee K to 8 science standard.
Innovation Hub
A website for the Innovation Coach of Oak Ridge elementary schools, built through Easy as Play.
Hickson Teaches
My own home for games at hicksonteaches.com, like Breathe Easy, with live team play.
This card!
You are holding it. It installs like an app, works with no Wi-Fi, and updates for everyone at once.
Videos I Make
Rewind: So You Missed
Short game-show videos that re-teach what kids missed most. First episode: Operation: Crack the Gas Case.
DeeDee's Home Going Ceremony
A tribute made with love for my little sister. Stories, photos and music that held our family together.
Highlight Reels
Show-off videos for programs and partners, like the reel at the top of this card.
Build a Game With Me!
You are a game designer now. Pick one from each row, then tap Build it!
1. Pick a subject
2. Pick a style
3. Pick a hero
NEW GAME!
Game
A game by YOU and Ms. Hickson
See? You can build this. Let's make it real together!
💌 Send my idea to Ms. HicksonBook Ms. Hickson
- Teacher workshops
Gamify any subject, Easy as Play style. - Custom game builds
For schools, museums and university programs. - Big-class coaching
Make a 300-seat college lecture feel like game night. - Talks and keynotes
Conferences, PD days and events. - Websites and videos
Sites, apps and videos for your program.
Let's Make Learning Play
On iPhone or iPad: tap the Share button (square with an arrow), then Add to Home Screen.
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."Philippians 4:13
Hickson Teaches · Oak Ridge, Tennessee · #blkchickmagic