An exploration of Indigenous Canadian architecture through the lens of structural engineering, focusing on how different cultures adapted their shelters to local climates and available materials while managing forces like wind, snow, and gravity.
A hands-on laboratory experience where students use microscopes to observe and document biological and physical specimens at varying magnifications.
A lesson exploring the delicate balance of ecosystems, focusing on how biodiversity sustains life and how human activities like deforestation, pollution, and conservation efforts shape our planet's future.
Reviewing the three types of heat transfer through interactive slides and a graphic organizer to connect concepts to everyday life.
An introductory lesson on the classification of matter, covering atoms, elements, compounds, and mixtures (homogeneous and heterogeneous). Students will learn to distinguish between pure substances and mixtures through visual models and real-world examples.
A vocabulary-focused lesson on the core concepts of evolution and genetics, featuring a collaborative 'I Have, Who Has' game to reinforce definitions and visual representations.
A deep dive into marine environments and the impact of plastic pollution, featuring cause-and-effect analysis and collaborative problem-solving for 7th grade ELD students.
A comprehensive ELD lesson for 7th graders focusing on the ecological and social importance of urban forests, featuring tiered supports for mixed proficiency levels.
A comprehensive lesson exploring how light and sound function as signals in our community, how they are produced through vibrations and sources, and the unique properties of shadows and volume.
Students explore the shared ancestry of fish and mammals, analyzing homologous bone structures and building cladograms to visualize divergent evolution.
A comprehensive lesson on orcas, covering their role as apex predators, their complex social and communication structures, and the evolutionary adaptations that have made them masters of the ocean.
A self-contained independent research activity where students explore the scientific method and experimental variables through a themed 'digital dossier' webquest. Ideal for substitute teacher days as it requires minimal instruction and promotes independent inquiry.
A redesigned training experience for Shopify POS focused on scenario-based learning and performance-centric instruction.
A biology lesson themed around the mysterious Jane Doe character, covering human body systems, ecosystems, and food webs with specialized supports for neurodivergent learners.
A comprehensive review of ecology, cycling of matter, genetics, and body systems based on the Investigation 14-16 exam. Students will practice analyzing food webs, identifying mutations, and explaining ecosystem stability.
An introduction to Charles Darwin's historic voyage on the HMS Beagle and the foundational concepts of natural selection and adaptation. Students will explore how observations of the natural world led to one of science's most important theories.
A 7th-grade biology lesson exploring Mendelian genetics and probability through a hands-on coin-flipping activity to create unique organisms. Students will master Punnett squares and differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.
A comprehensive lesson on DNA transcription and translation, covering base-pairing rules and how to use a codon chart to build protein sequences.
A hands-on engineering challenge where students apply physics concepts like gravity, acceleration, and impact force to design and build a protective casing for an egg drop.
An introductory lesson on evolution for 9th-grade special education students, focusing on Charles Darwin's journey, the HMS Beagle, and the core principles of natural selection and adaptation.
A high-energy, fast-paced introduction to Design Thinking where students identify and solve everyday school 'friction points' through empathy, rapid ideation, and prototyping.
Students become geneticists to decode the blueprint of life. They'll master Punnett squares, distinguish between genotypes and phenotypes, and apply their knowledge to create unique creatures through the laws of inheritance.
An interactive lesson exploring Earth's internal structure and the dynamic movements of tectonic plates that shape our planet's surface. Students will identify layers, map plate boundaries, and understand the mechanics behind seismic and volcanic activity.
A collaborative jigsaw activity where students become experts on Earth's layers, plate boundaries, and geologic effects to piece together the puzzle of plate tectonics.
A comprehensive packet for 7th grade science covering the core principles of natural selection, featuring vocabulary building and a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) analysis of the peppered moth case study.
A comprehensive slide deck providing a high-level overview of major science disciplines and their sub-topics, tailored for middle school students.
An exploration of major Greek constellations, their associated myths, and the basic science of stellar observation.
A hands-on engineering lesson where students explore solid, frame, and shell structures while building stable towers using marshmallows and toothpicks. Students investigate how the center of gravity and base shape affect structural integrity.
Une exploration approfondie de la mécanique classique, couvrant les ressorts, les mouvements circulaires, les oscillations et la conservation de l'énergie à travers des exercices de synthèse.