A mini-project for students not taking the STAAR test, focusing on connecting biology concepts to real-world applications through independent research and creative products.
The foundational planning materials for the full-year Biology curriculum, providing a high-level roadmap and detailed unit breakdowns.
A culinary and mathematical exploration of Mexico's most famous sauce, focusing on the cultural significance of the kilogram in large-scale traditional cooking.
A problem-based learning (PBL) investigation where students act as forensic chemists to save a deteriorating bronze statue. They will analyze reaction types, signs of chemical change, and conservation of mass to solve the mystery.
An exploration of how atoms become charged particles. Students learn about valence electrons, the octet rule, cation and anion formation, and the energy required to remove electrons.
A journey through the organization of matter. Students explore atomic structure, periodic trends, and the unique properties of chemical families.
An investigation into the building blocks of life. Students compare plant and animal cells, identify organelle functions, and understand how cells maintain homeostasis.