About the Authors, Ariana Hernandez & Christina Miramontes

Ariana Hernandez
Ariana Hernandez is a high school Biology and Integrated Science teacher, EduProtocols faculty member, and IACUE Emerging Teacher of the Year (2022–23). With a B.S. in Environmental Science, a Master’s in Education, and experience teaching middle and high school, she blends NGSS, EduProtocols, and a data-driven mindset to create engaging, student-centered lessons. Ariana has presented at NSTA and CASE, served on Hesperia USD’s Impact Team, and helped lead iEXPO. A Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, she approaches learning like training—intentional, measurable, and growth-focused—helping students build critical thinking and scientific habits for a rapidly changing world.

Christina Miramontes
Christina Miramontes is a veteran Southern California educator with over 20 years of experience, specializing in middle school science and NGSS implementation. She spent a decade as part of California’s NGSS Early Implementer Initiative, co-developed professional development with WestEd and K–12 Alliance, and contributed to state curriculum review. Christina has presented at CASE, CUE, NSTA, and ASU+GSV, often highlighting EduProtocols, AI literacy, and student-centered learning. In her classroom, she integrates gamified technology and AI tools to foster agency, data literacy, and collaboration, with the goal of empowering students to lead their own learning and preparing them for the future.

About the Book

EduProtocols: Science Edition brings the power of EduProtocols to NGSS-aligned science instruction, offering ready-to-use lesson frames that make learning active, engaging, and accessible for all students. Written by classroom educators, this edition shows how to supercharge science with protocols like Thin Slides, Sketch & Tell, and Mini Report—helping students think critically, collaborate, and communicate their ideas while building strong content knowledge. With practical examples, teacher-tested strategies, and a focus on curiosity and inquiry, this book equips teachers to transform science classrooms into spaces where every learner thrives.

Wicked Hydra EduProtocol

Sketch and Tell-O EduProtocol

Model and Tell EduProtocol

Annotate and Tell EduProtocol

Graph and Tell EduProtocol

The Lab REPort EduProtocol

3xCER Challenge EduProtocol

News Blast EduProtocol

The Fast and Curious EduProtocol

Thin Slides EduProtocol

Frayer Model EduProtocol

Thick Slides EduProtocol

Hero’s Journey EduProtocol:  Informational Writing in a Narrative Format