In this 45-minute lesson, Grade 5 ESL students learn to gather information from a digital source by taking organized notes on insect life cycles. Students practice identifying keywords, using visual symbols, and summarizing stages of metamorphosis.

A 45-minute ESL lesson for grade 4 students at the Developing (Level 3) proficiency level. Students will explore life cycles, practice gathering information from texts, and learn to take notes and categorize data using graphic organizers.

A 45-minute ESL lesson focused on identifying and using precise domain-specific vocabulary to describe the solar system and its planets, culminating in a scaffolded writing task.

How and why organisms use light for social interactions, communication, and complex behaviors. Students explore strategies like counter-illumination and burglar alarms.

How is light made? Students break down the chemical reaction of bioluminescence, exploring the interaction between luciferin, luciferase, and oxygen.

Discover the mysterious world of the deep ocean's midnight zone. Students explore how creatures create light in total darkness and identify the physical adaptations of bioluminescent marine life.

A vocabulary-focused lesson exploring 6 narrative words (hastily, wandering, absentmindedly, persisted, gravely, reproved) to understand character behavior and emotion for 4th graders.

A foundational toolkit for setting up a physical engineering and maker space, covering physical layout, collaborative roles, and essential classroom routines.

A high-stakes engineering challenge where students use the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to design, build, and document the ultimate cup tower structure.

A comprehensive lesson on invasive species prevention, featuring visual slides, a modified reading task for accessibility, and assessment tools. Students learn to identify pathways and implement global prevention strategies.

An investigation into exothermic reactions using hand warmers. Students observe and record temperature changes to understand how chemical energy transforms into heat energy.

A quick, creative wrap-up lesson where students apply their knowledge of soil conservation practices to design a sustainable farm plot and craft a persuasive pitch.

A comprehensive lesson on invasive species featuring case studies of Lionfish, Spotted Lanternflies, Zebra Mussels, and Burmese Pythons. Students explore the scientific process and ecological impacts through simplified text and visual supports.

A comprehensive lesson for 5th graders covering the Artemis II mission, including crew details, mission goals, preparation, and its historical significance for future lunar exploration.

A lesson exploring the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, focusing on mammals, reptiles, and insects through informational reading and classification activities.

A creative engineering lesson where students use LEGO bricks to design and build detailed animal models based on specific prompt constraints. Focuses on spatial reasoning, creative problem-solving, and descriptive writing.

The culminating lesson where students synthesize their knowledge of chloroplasts and mitochondria. They will conduct a 'Mission Moon-Base' hypothetical lab using the scientific method to balance a closed-loop life support system.

An introductory exploration of photosynthesis and the structure of chloroplasts, framing them as the 'solar kitchens' of the cell. Students will read differentiated texts and map out the inputs and outputs of the process.

An exploration of cellular respiration and mitochondria, framing them as the 'energy engines' that power life. Students will compare and contrast this process with photosynthesis to prepare for the final lab.

A foundational lesson on the three main stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Includes a visual anchor chart and a hands-on labeling activity.

A guided reading lesson for 3rd graders exploring the fundamental differences between stars and planets, focusing on light production, composition, and movement.

A fascinating look at decomposers for 3rd graders, explaining how fungi, bacteria, and worms break down dead matter to recycle nutrients back into the food chain.

An engaging lesson for 3rd graders on consumers in a food chain, exploring herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they get their energy from eating other living things.

A foundational lesson on food chains for 3rd graders, focusing on producers as the start of energy flow and the correct use of arrows to represent that energy movement.

A 3rd-grade integrated science and literacy lesson exploring inheritance and variation in traits. Using 'Plants and Animals' by Rose Padilla, students analyze how animals are like their parents yet different from each other, gathering explicit text evidence to support scientific explanations.

Students explore the flow of energy in a grassland ecosystem by identifying producers, consumers, and decomposers. They will construct their own food chains through a hands-on sorting and linking activity.

A lesson exploring how physical characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, differentiating between inherited traits, learned behaviors, and adaptations.

A comprehensive exploration of physical and chemical changes in matter, designed for Grade 5 and Grade 8 science standards. This lesson provides clear visual references for distinguishing between types of changes and understanding the conservation of mass.

A comprehensive Grade 5 Earth Science practice set focusing on NC Essential Standard 5.E.1. Students analyze weather maps, data tables, and water cycle diagrams to master weather prediction and cyclical patterns.

A diagnostic assessment focusing on Grade 5 Science and Engineering Practices, specifically data analysis, explanation construction, and evidence-based argumentation.

A diagnostic mini-assessment focused on Grade 5 NC Science standard 5.L.2, covering food webs, energy flow, and the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.

A targeted 5th-grade science lesson focusing on distinguishing physical and chemical changes for the NC EOG, featuring lab-based scenarios and evidence-based reasoning.

Students apply their knowledge of food webs and ecosystem dynamics to predict how changes—such as the removal of a species or an environmental shift—impact the balance of an ecosystem. This lesson focuses on the cause-and-effect relationships within terrestrial and aquatic habitats.

A comprehensive lesson covering ecosystem dynamics, energy flow, and environmental changes for upper elementary and middle school students.

A mini-assessment focused on NC Science Standard 5.L.3, exploring inherited traits, learned behaviors, and adaptations through EOG-style questions.

A quick check on students' understanding of physical and chemical changes in matter, specifically aligned with NC Standard 5.P.2.3. Students analyze lab scenarios to identify and justify types of changes.

A diagnostic mini-assessment focused on NC Grade 5 Science standards for weather (instruments, air pressure), the water cycle, and Earth's patterns (rotation and revolution).