A comprehensive look at buoyant force, Archimedes' Principle, and the physics of sinking and floating through guided inquiry and technical reading.
A deep dive into plate tectonics focusing on subduction zones and the explosive geological activity of the Ring of Fire. Students will explore the mechanics of plate movement and its global impact.
Explores the scientific goals of the Artemis missions, including lunar geology, the search for water ice, and using the Moon as a stepping stone for deep space exploration.
Focuses on the Artemis II mission's role in driving technological advancements that benefit life on Earth, from water purification to advanced materials.
A fun, interactive game where students try to identify technology from the 1990s and earlier, comparing 'vintage' tech to modern equivalents.
A guided exploration of the San Andreas Fault based on the 'How The Earth Was Made' documentary, focusing on plate boundary mechanics and seismic history.
Investigate how animals prepare for winter with a migration map poster and a pinecone animal craft.
Learn about pumpkin growth and anatomy by creating a geometric pumpkin poster and a 3D paper pumpkin craft.
Explore the science of changing leaves through a cut-and-paste identification poster and a visual leaf-rubbing craft.
A comprehensive review of evolutionary biology concepts including natural selection, mechanisms of evolution, evidence of common ancestry, and rates of evolution designed for EOC exam preparation.
In this lesson, students explore the flow of energy and the cycling of matter within a pond ecosystem, culminating in the development of a model that distinguishes between these two fundamental ecological processes.
A lesson exploring how plants use structural and behavioral adaptations to survive in diverse environments. Students will analyze academic texts and demonstrate understanding through comprehension questions.
A comprehensive GED science lesson on tectonic activity, focusing on seismic wave analysis, seismograms, and the Richter scale. Students will learn to calculate S-P intervals and interpret map data to locate epicenters and volcanic hotspots.
A lesson exploring the specialized roles of red and white blood cells, their production in bone marrow, and their vital functions in oxygen transport and immune defense. Includes differentiated reading materials for various reading levels.
A GED Science lesson focusing on the interpretation of maps, charts, and seismic data through the lens of volcanoes and earthquakes. Students will analyze tectonic movements and volcanic indicators to build data literacy skills.
A comprehensive introduction to radiometric dating, explaining how scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the absolute age of rocks and fossils, and comparing it to relative dating methods.
A comprehensive graduate-level presentation on the pharmacology, clinical applications, and sociological impact of psychedelic substances.
A foundational lesson on photosynthesis for middle schoolers, framing plants as 'Solar Kitchens' that convert light energy into chemical energy. The lesson covers reactants, products, the role of chloroplasts, and the importance of the process for life on Earth.
Weeks 1 focus on the scale of the solar system, the Sun, and the terrestrial planets, emphasizing executive functioning through organizational 'Mission Logs' and perspective-taking via planetary viewpoints.
Explore the fundamentals of atoms, the periodic table, and chemical bonding through the story of Carmela's science class. This lesson covers atomic structure, valence electrons, and types of bonding in a bilingual format.
Students apply combination circuit knowledge to design the electrical layout of a modern hair salon, balancing the high current demands of professional styling tools.
Students apply their knowledge of combination circuits and Ohm's Law to design a multi-room power plan for an industrial facility, balancing voltage requirements and current limits.
A foundational kitchen skills lesson focused on safety, sanitation, knife handling, and recipe scaling for a small group environment.
A comprehensive test prep lesson for the Arkansas Biology EOC, focusing on ecosystem dynamics, energy flow, matter cycling, and human impacts on biodiversity with a heavy emphasis on data interpretation.
A comprehensive test preparation lesson for Grade 8 students focused on key Arkansas ATLAS standards: physical science, life science, and Earth/space science.
A comprehensive review session for the Arkansas Biology EOC exam, focusing on cellular processes, genetic inheritance, and evolutionary mechanisms through model-based reasoning.
A comprehensive introduction to the microscopic world of animal and plant cells, exploring key organelles and their functions through visual diagrams and hands-on labeling.
An interdisciplinary lesson exploring ecological footprints through the unique environmental context of the Jemez Valley. Students analyze local resource consumption and research regional conservation to develop a sense of environmental stewardship.
An interactive exploration of Earth's shifting plates, boundary types, and the evidence for continental drift. Students will analyze how the lithosphere moves and the landforms created by these massive geological forces.
A calculus-based exploration of the Biot-Savart Law, focusing on the derivation and calculation of magnetic fields from various current-carrying geometries. Students will compare magnetic fields to electric fields and master the integration techniques required for AP Physics C.
A beginner-friendly introduction to Blender 4.0, focusing on navigation, object transformations, and essential edit mode tools for 3D modeling.