Students experiment with thrust, force, and motion by building and racing balloon-powered rockets on a string.
A lesson exploring the continuous movement of water on Earth through a detailed diagram of the water cycle, focusing on the roles of energy and gravity.
A high-engagement, post-testing biology project focusing on environmental science and ecological impact through choice-based research and collaborative synthesis.
An introductory lesson on waste management and recycling where students practice sorting materials and learning key environmental vocabulary.
A comprehensive exploration of genetic engineering, focusing on CRISPR technology, the complexities of pleiotropy, and the ethical implications of designer genes. Students analyze the trade-offs between medical advancement and genetic diversity.
A foundational lesson on the Scientific Method, covering definitions, steps, variables, and data collection methods.
Explores global circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans driven by unequal heating and Earth's rotation, culminating in a modified unit assessment.
Focuses on how air masses and pressure changes create weather patterns, featuring hands-on observation of cloud formation.
Students explore how the sun's energy and gravity drive the movement of water through the Earth's systems using a field-journal style approach.
A collaborative jigsaw activity where students become experts on different renewable energy sources before teaching their peers and synthesising their knowledge.
A comprehensive environmental science project broken into manageable phases, from research to final presentation. Students investigate global environmental challenges and propose solutions through a 'mission-based' framework.
A lesson exploring the impact of invasive yellow crazy ants on Christmas Island's ecosystem and the innovative biocontrol methods used to manage them.
A high-stakes collaborative review game where students work in teams to solve chemistry-themed challenges covering atoms, elements, changes, and compounds.
This lesson explores the ecological impact of yellow crazy ants on Christmas Island and the innovative biological control methods used to protect the island's unique biodiversity. Students will analyze a scientific report and master key academic vocabulary related to conservation and ecology.
An in-depth look at the Isle Royale long-term study, focusing on graphing population data and analyzing the factors that influence ecosystem stability.
A student-centered exploration of the skeletal system using sports and athletic performance as a framework. Students discover bone functions, structures, and joint mechanics through inquiry-based activities and scouting missions.
A lesson focused on identifying and understanding the specific functions of essential mechanical tools used in repair shops.
A research-focused lesson where students step into the shoes of a wildlife biologist to document the physical traits, habitats, and behaviors of a mammal of their choice.
A lesson focused on simple, actionable steps students can take to reduce energy consumption at home and school.
A comprehensive introduction to the five stages of design thinking, guiding students through empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
A comprehensive STEM project choice unit designed for 7th-grade students to explore various scientific and engineering topics through self-directed learning and creative output.
An in-depth exploration of diverse mammals, focusing on informational text features, main ideas, and vocabulary acquisition through a comprehensive field guide and activity set.
A lesson on identifying and forming plural nouns. Students learn the standard rules for regular plurals (-s, -es, -ies, -ves) and investigate 'rule-breaking' irregular nouns like mice, children, and people.
A hands-on investigation into the dynamic predator-prey relationship between wolves and moose on Isle Royale. Students analyze real-world data, graph population trends, and explore the factors that influence ecological balance.
A reading comprehension-focused lesson for Earth Day, designed for upper elementary students in a resource classroom. Students will explore the history of Earth Day and identify ways they can contribute to environmental conservation through an informational passage and guided discussion.
A hands-on exploration of the three primary states of matter through interactive lab stations, concluding with a comprehensive assessment.
An inquiry-based exploration of mechanical waves using Slinkys and water to discover the relationships between frequency, wavelength, and wave behavior.
A collection of engaging riddles covering biodiversity, symbiotic relationships, and population dynamics, designed to challenge middle school students' understanding of ecological concepts.
Students explore the intricate relationships in ecosystems by decoding key scientific terms related to biodiversity, symbiosis, and population dynamics through a cryptographic challenge.
A high-stakes secret agent escape room designed for middle school students, featuring complex logic grids, binary decryption, spatial reasoning, and data analysis. Operatives must work through three rigorous phases of testing to earn their field status.
A lesson focused on mastering syllable division patterns through interactive tracking and assessment.
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.
A quick, engaging bell-work activity focused on how limiting factors determine an ecosystem's carrying capacity. Students will analyze graphs and predict population changes based on environmental constraints.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the critical role of bees in our ecosystem for Earth Day 2026, focusing on pollination, food security, and human impacts like pesticides and climate change.
In this lesson, students explore the physical and chemical properties of matter through two detailed informational passages. They will practice identifying main ideas, citing evidence, and mastering scientific vocabulary.
A lesson exploring biodiversity, ecological relationships, and symbiotic partnerships through riddles and synthesis questions.
A high-stakes research project where students choose an environmental challenge to solve. Using the David Attenborough video as inspiration, students research, plan, and create a model or presentation to rescue our planet.
A field trip exploration guide for the Anne Kolb Nature Center, featuring a scavenger hunt BINGO activity and a counselor answer key.