Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.

An optional micro-lesson on using If/Then logic to simplify classroom decision-making and manage complex processes. Pairs with Lesson 5 (Algorithmic Thinking).

An exploration of life in America during World War II, focusing on how rationing, Victory Gardens, and community efforts supported the war from home.

Students explore the eight planets of our solar system, learning about their unique characteristics and the forces that keep them in orbit.

A fun, visual zoo scavenger hunt designed for Pre-K students to identify and observe specific animals during a field trip.

A hands-on botany lesson where Pre-K students plant seeds in clear containers to observe root growth and learn about the life cycle of plants through daily journaling.

A comprehensive investigation into the biological mechanisms of seasonal allergies, focusing on the immune system's overreaction to pollen and the role of histamine. Students will explore hypersensitivity, physical symptoms, and evidence-based management strategies.

An introductory lesson on renewable and non-renewable energy resources, focusing on the science behind solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Students will explore how these energy sources work and their impact on the environment.

A foundational introduction to the structures of DNA and RNA, focusing on identifying components and mastering the base-pairing rules essential for genetics.

A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of one-dimensional kinematics, covering position, displacement, speed, and velocity through various representational models.

A comprehensive analysis of the ethical, social, and scientific themes in the film GATTACA, focusing on biotechnology and genetic discrimination.

A comprehensive set of organizers and guides designed to help high school students move from a science fair topic to a fully realized experimental design and display board.

A comprehensive collection of 10 differentiated reading passages focused on animal adaptations and ecosystems, specifically designed to help students practice reading cursive while reinforcing key science concepts.

A comprehensive review lesson covering 27 Greek and Latin roots to help developmental reading students prepare for their morphology assessment through gamified slides and a decoding worksheet.

A concise and clear guide for a substitute teacher covering 7th and 8th period classes on May 7th, featuring forensics and biotechnology activities.

A hands-on lesson featuring two labs where students simulate natural selection through 'beak' adaptations and artificial selection through selective crop breeding.

A two-day webquest mission where students investigate Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Astronomy using student-friendly digital resources.

A comprehensive review session covering all Pennsylvania Biology Keystone Assessment Anchors, featuring guided notes, practice assessments, and visual aids to ensure student mastery of both modules.

A comprehensive study of planetary characteristics, orbital mechanics, and the formation of our solar system based on the Unit 8 Study Guide.

A comprehensive review lesson covering 27 Greek and Latin roots to help developmental reading students prepare for their morphology assessment through gamified slides and a decoding worksheet.

An immersive exploration of deep-sea bioluminescence, where students investigate how creatures adapt to the midnight zone through chemical light. Students will design their own abyssal organism based on scientific adaptation principles.

A creative hands-on lesson combining art and science where students learn about plant anatomy while decorating their own terracotta flower pots. Students will identify the functions of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers before applying their knowledge to a botanical-themed art project.

A comprehensive study guide covering chemical reactions, balancing equations, conservation of mass, and energy changes, provided in a bilingual English-Spanish format.

A comprehensive lesson on chemical reactions covering conservation of mass, balancing equations, evidence of reactions, and energy changes. Students will engage with visual slides, practice worksheets, and a summative assessment.

A third-grade lesson exploring the difference between daily weather and long-term climate, extreme weather events, and global climate zones. Students engage with reading passages, comprehension questions, and graphic organizers to build earth science literacy.

The first week of the Phonics Power Path curriculum, focusing on the short 'a' sound (CVC) and identifying basic story elements like characters and setting.

A comprehensive phonics lesson focusing on long vowel teams (ai, ay, ee, ea) following LETRS-aligned instructional practices, including phoneme-grapheme mapping and decodable reading.

A workshop-themed phonics lesson focusing on identifying and using the 'glued' or 'welded' sounds -am, -an, and -all.

A foundational phonics lesson focusing on identifying and using the digraphs sh, th, wh, ch, and ck through visual association and word completion.

A comprehensive quiz and answer key covering essential medical and biological vocabulary related to germs, pathogens, and the body's immune response. Designed for WIDA Level 4 learners with context-rich sentences.

A comprehensive review of atomic structure, mass, and number, designed with scaffolding for diverse learners including Gen Ed and SPED/IEP students. Students act as 'Atomic Architects' to master the subatomic building blocks of matter.

A conceptual introduction to momentum, Newton's 3rd Law, and conservation laws using car collisions as the primary model. Focused on qualitative understanding and simple single-step math.

A culminating synthesis project where students act as safety engineering consultants. Using a jigsaw approach, students analyze lab data, force-sensor graphs, fatality statistics, and momentum models to reconstruct a multi-vehicle collision and recommend safety improvements.

A lesson that connects experimental lab data to the formal physics of momentum, impulse, and vehicle safety. Students analyze collision sensor data and fatality statistics to understand how mass and velocity dictate crash outcomes.

An investigation of Le Chatelier's Principle. Students apply external stresses—concentration and temperature changes—to the Iron(III) thiocyanate equilibrium system to observe, predict, and explain how a system at balance responds to change.

An introduction to reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium. Students use particle models and a pH-sensitive chemical indicator to visualize how reactions can occur in both directions and reach a point where forward and reverse rates are equal.

A hands-on exploration of the mealworm life cycle and anatomy designed for early learners to observe and document metamorphosis.

A hands-on exploration of genetics where 5th graders use probability (coin flips) to determine the physical traits of an offspring, demonstrating how heredity leads to biological variation.

In this hands-on lab, students use the floating leaf disk assay to visualize and measure the rate of photosynthesis. They explore how light intensity and CO2 availability act as variables in oxygen production.

An introductory lesson for Pre-K students to explore the materials that make up the Earth's surface: dirt, rocks, and water through sensory observation and sorting.

An introductory lesson on digital printing technologies, covering the mechanics of inkjet, laser, large format, and sublimation printing. Students will learn the pros, cons, and specific use cases for each method.

A comprehensive guide to meiosis, focusing on the structural and functional differences between Meiosis I and Meiosis II through visual identification and comparative analysis.