A hands-on investigation into how batteries store energy and how they can be used to power small lights or motors.
An introductory exploration of Earth's diverse biomes, focusing on the ocean, rainforest, and grassland ecosystems. Students learn to identify key characteristics and express personal preferences based on ecological traits.
Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.
Students explore five major world habitats—Forest, Ocean, Desert, Arctic, and Rainforest—identifying key characteristics and the animals that call them home through visual presentation and hands-on sorting activities.
A lesson focused on the Anglerfish and its bioluminescent trap, designed for early elementary students with IEP supports. Students will learn about deep-sea adaptations through a simple reading passage and structured comprehension activities.
An introductory lesson on waste management and recycling where students practice sorting materials and learning key environmental vocabulary.
A fun, differentiated Earth Day celebration for 2nd-4th graders and life skills students, featuring hands-on missions to protect the planet after a week of testing.
A foundational exploration of climate, weather, and the powerful ocean currents that shape our world's temperatures, specifically focusing on the equator and the El Niño phenomenon.
A lesson focused on simple, actionable steps students can take to reduce energy consumption at home and school.
A beginner-friendly exploration of the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle, featuring a reading passage and comprehension activities focused on sequencing and Wh- questions.
A high-energy 2nd-grade STEM challenge where students use classroom bin materials to design and build the ultimate summer island resort. This lesson focuses on engineering design, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
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 comprehensive set of practice materials for the ILEARN assessment focusing on vowel and consonant patterns (CVC, CCVC, CVCe, etc.). Includes grouped practice, a mixed test, task cards, and an answer key.
A lesson focused on mastering syllable division patterns through interactive tracking and assessment.
An immersive literacy and science lesson for 1st-2nd graders exploring the wonders of the ocean through handwriting practice and marine life exploration.
A field trip exploration guide for the Anne Kolb Nature Center, featuring a scavenger hunt BINGO activity and a counselor answer key.
Students apply their knowledge of energy flow by researching a specific habitat and creating a comprehensive food web project.
Students explore how multiple food chains connect to create complex food webs, illustrating the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem.
Students learn about producers and consumers, discovering how energy flows from the sun through a single path in a food chain.
A high-energy, 10-minute Earth Day activation designed to inspire immediate student action through impactful visuals and a personal pledge.
