A comprehensive lab and role-play lesson where students analyze DNA profiles to determine paternity and then argue the case in a mock courtroom setting.

A lesson exploring DNA inheritance and paternity through a real-world narrative case study, focusing on DNA gel electrophoresis and Punnett squares.

A technical but accessible look into the science of deserts, covering how they form (rain shadows), advanced plant survival, and animal behaviors like estivation.

An engaging exploration of the desert biome designed for 3rd-grade students to complete independently. This lesson covers geographical locations, extreme climates, and the remarkable adaptations of desert plants and animals.

A comprehensive exploration of energy flow within the Colorado Plateau ecosystem, featuring hands-on modeling of food webs, trophic pyramids, and a botanical study of desert plant transpiration.

A beginner-friendly exploration of ocean currents, focusing on the differences between surface and deep water movements and how they affect our planet.

A comprehensive suite of data tracking tools for students to monitor their reading progress, including benchmark assessments and IMSE Orton-Gillingham concept checks from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

A library-focused lesson for K-2 students that celebrates Earth Day through a nature-themed read-aloud and interactive activities that encourage appreciation and care for the environment.

A conceptual physics assessment focusing on the density of matter through water displacement and the analysis of real-world traffic data to identify scientific patterns and anomalies.

Students explore the intersection of geometry and computer science by using nested loops and variables to create generative digital art.

A modified lesson on continental drift designed specifically for IEP students, focusing on Alfred Wegener's theory, Pangea, and the four main pieces of evidence through scaffolded writing and visual activities.

A lesson exploring how ecosystems are organized, the relationships between organisms, and the factors that limit population growth, including the status of endangered species.

A SIOP-based lesson on Earth Day for Level 4 ELs, focusing on the 3 Rs and environmental protection through visual scaffolds, academic language support, and interactive discussion.

Students investigate genetic disorders by researching their molecular causes, inheritance patterns, and societal impacts. This project culminates in a research log, a CER summary, and a creative visual product.

A lesson exploring the dynamics of population growth, focusing on the differences between exponential and logistic growth models and the real-world limiting factors that shape them. Students will solve puzzles to identify key concepts like carrying capacity, density-dependent factors, and density-independent factors.

A high-stakes chemistry lab where students design and test modifications to a coke-can calorimeter to maximize heat transfer efficiency from a spirit lamp. Students explore thermodynamics, combustion, and experimental design.

An 11th-grade chemistry engineering challenge where students design, build, and optimize salt-water powered vehicles to master redox reactions and circuit completion.

A comprehensive introduction to electrostatic forces, covering atomic structure, triboelectric charging, Coulomb's Law, and electric fields through hands-on labs and scaffolded practice.

Students investigate the urban heat island effect through the lens of Camden, NJ, exploring how surface materials and lack of vegetation impact local temperatures and designing sustainable cooling solutions.

A gentle introduction to Adobe Photoshop, focusing on software location, basic interface, and the broad possibilities of digital creation.

Developing collaborative skills through a 32-piece mosaic coloring activity and learning about team roles in a design studio environment.

Introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL), exploring how objectives drive design and how these skills translate to professional careers.

In this hands-on lesson, 3rd and 4th grade students explore natural water filtration by building their own filtration systems using earth materials. They learn about the layers of the Earth and how groundwater is naturally purified while connecting their findings to environmental conservation.

A sensory-focused lesson for Pre-K students to explore garden textures like soft, smooth, and prickly through hands-on exploration and visual aids.

This lesson covers the flow of genetic information, detailing the steps of transcription and translation, the roles of key enzymes like RNA polymerase, and how the sequence of nitrogenous bases determines protein structure and function.

Identifying repetitive tasks that can be turned into "Loops" to increase classroom efficiency and teacher focus.

Rebranding grading and feedback as a "debugging" process to identify where student logic breaks down.

An optional lesson exploring If/Then logic gates used in classroom management and instructional differentiation.

Developing logical, step-by-step plans (social code) that ensure precise and predictable classroom routines.

Teachers practice removing unnecessary details from lesson plans and instructions to focus on core learning objectives.

An optional lesson on how raw information is categorized to create meaning and drive instructional decisions.

Explores how identifying patterns in classroom environments and curriculum helps anticipate outcomes and reduce cognitive load.

Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.

An introductory session reframing Computer Science from "coding on screens" to a tool for problem-solving and organizing thought.

A fast-paced, student-centered lesson where students explore the skeletal system through a collaborative jigsaw and a hands-on station rotation lab featuring a structural inquiry investigation.

In this lesson, students take on the role of forensic investigators to solve 'The Missing Card' mystery. They will analyze suspect profiles, evaluate evidence vs. inference, map out a crime timeline, and use deductive reasoning to identify the thief through a formal CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework.

A 60-minute exploration of Indiana's unique biodiversity, focusing on the impacts of deforestation, climate change, and invasive species through a guided webquest.

A comprehensive lesson on magnetic forces, including a high-impact infographic summary and a practice worksheet covering Lorentz force, motors, and electromagnetic induction.

A lesson focused on the scientific debate surrounding Pluto's planetary status, designed with scaffolding for high school special education students.