A 30-minute engineering challenge where students build and test structures using six different material stations to understand earthquake stability.

A hands-on science and ELA lesson where students explore mystery scents and use descriptive olfactory details to document their observations.

A foundational exploration of Earth's place in space, covering the Sun, gravity, atmosphere, and Earth's rotation through engaging true/false, matching, and multiple-choice questions.

A creative science project where students research a butterfly species of their choice and design an informative poster. The lesson includes a simplified reading guide, cut-and-paste components, and a presentation to guide the project.

Students synthesize their knowledge of ecosystems to create narrative art pieces that tell the story of interdependence in the natural world.

An exploration into the chemistry of natural pigments, where students follow procedures to extract colors and document their experimental process.

Students learn the art of botanical illustration by observing plant structures and recording their findings with scientific precision and artistic flair.

Explore the layers of the atmosphere and how heat moves through Equestria with the help of the Mane Six. This lesson covers atmospheric layers and thermal energy transfer using simplified language and visual symbols.

A lesson exploring the differences between generalist and specialist species, focusing on how their niches affect their survival and impact on ecosystems.

A deep dive into the complex food webs of the kelp forest ecosystem. Students will explore energy flow, keystone species, and the delicate balance of marine life through evidence-based reading and hands-on mapping.

Students will explore the complex relationships within a kelp forest ecosystem, focusing on energy flow through food chains and webs while comparing on-level and supported reading materials.

A comprehensive set of resources to help students research, organize, and deliver a verbal presentation on a mammal of their choice, including structured flashcards and a grading rubric.

A lesson exploring the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans, featuring data analysis and identification of primary waste sources.

Students explore the diverse ecosystems of our planet through a non-fiction reading passage and an engaging class discussion focused on animal adaptations and survival.

A lesson exploring the eight phases of the moon, focusing on their appearance from Earth, their orbital positions, and the predictable patterns of the lunar cycle.

A comprehensive lesson on butterfly biology and conservation, focusing on citing textual evidence and structured informative writing for 4th-5th grade students.

A welcoming set of resources for a school Open House, featuring a habitat-themed activity for students and families.

An all-in-one review session covering Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design for the 5th grade MCAS.

A self-contained lesson introducing 4th and 5th graders to the basics of Machine Learning, focusing on how computers learn from patterns and data.

An engaging science lesson for 4th graders exploring the anatomy of ocean waves, focusing on crest, trough, and amplitude through visual models and interactive checking.

An independent study unit exploring the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, covering rotation, revolution, moon phases, and gravity.

A complete introductory lesson on the lunar cycle, covering the eight phases of the moon, the concepts of waxing and waning, and the orbital relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

An investigative look into the cause-and-effect relationships of environmental pollution, focusing on how human activities impact Earth's ecosystems.

Explore how energy moves from producers to different types of consumers and how these connections form complex food webs.

A focused lesson on matter's properties and states, using cause-and-effect and compare-and-contrast text structures to build literacy skills.

A foundational lesson for 4th grade students exploring the properties of matter and the three states: solid, liquid, and gas. Students will engage with a detailed informational text and use guided notes to solidify their understanding.

A detective-themed lesson focusing on decoding and spelling multisyllabic words with the 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs. Students learn the placement rules for these spellings and apply them through sorting and syllable division activities.

This lesson explores the various ways animals interact and survive in groups, focusing on specific behaviors like schooling, herding, and cooperative hunting, while introducing students to the creative collective nouns used to describe these groups.

A comprehensive set of rubrics designed for evaluating paired ecosystem observation activities, focusing on scientific accuracy, inquiry, and collaboration.

A comprehensive exploration of the human digestive system, focusing on the journey of food and the specific functions of each organ while building ELA skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details.

Discover how the Sun powers life on Earth through producers and the amazing process of photosynthesis.

A math-focused project where students step into the role of garden designers to plan a community space while mastering multi-step word problems, decimal operations, and the relationship between fractions and decimals.

In this STEM-focused lesson, 4th-grade scientists investigate wind energy by designing and testing miniature turbine blades. They explore Vermont's renewable energy landscape and apply the engineering design process to optimize power output.

A hands-on STEAM lesson where students explore the stages of a plant's life cycle through visual aids, vocabulary building, and a planting activity.

An asynchronous lesson for fourth graders exploring the properties of ocean waves, specifically amplitude and wavelength, and how they transfer energy across the sea.

Students simulate the pollination process through a high-energy movement game, learning about the symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers and its importance to our food system.

An outdoor sensory exploration lesson designed for Earth Day, helping students with diverse sensory needs build descriptive language and observation skills through nature-based science communication.

An introductory exploration of the four primary moon phases, helping students identify and understand the lunar cycle through visual observation.

A hands-on inquiry into the vital role of pollinators in the Indiana ecosystem. Students explore local species, simulate the pollination process, and record their findings in a field journal.

An immersive science lesson where students become 'River Rangers' to investigate the Hudson River's health through filtration experiments and mapping exercises.