A collection of supplemental activities to reinforce foundational concepts of DNA, inheritance, and genetics. Students will practice vocabulary, sequencing biological structures, and verifying facts through interactive worksheets.
An exploration of the rock cycle's dynamic processes, from the fiery birth of igneous rocks to the transformative heat and pressure of metamorphism. Students will learn how Earth constantly recycles its crust through physical and chemical changes.
Students identify various landforms and apply their knowledge of geological processes to design their own island ecosystem in a culminating project.
A deep dive into the forces of weathering and erosion using mechanical simulations to observe how rocks break down and move over time.
Students explore the three main types of rocks and the processes that transform them through a hands-on simulation using crayons to represent the rock cycle.
An engaging lesson on animal adaptations designed for 5th-grade students who struggle with reading. The lesson uses high-interest examples, simplified text, and visual supports to explain how physical and behavioral traits help animals survive in extreme environments.
Students act as 'Marine Bio-Engineers' to design and build artificial reef structures that support a healthy ecosystem on Mystery Island's coast, focusing on biotic and abiotic interactions.
Students design and build 'Food Web Restoration' models to visualize and explain the flow of energy from producers to multiple consumers on Mystery Island.
Students design and build 'Weather Shields' to protect a model plant from extreme temperature and precipitation changes on Mystery Island, exploring how environmental factors affect organisms.
Students act as 'Botanical Engineers' to design and build seed models that can travel through the air to reach new parts of Mystery Island, focusing on seed dispersal methods.
Students design external structures for a 'Mystery Organism' to help it meet its basic needs (food, water, shelter) on Mystery Island, focusing on the link between structure and function.
An introductory lesson on tiger-related vocabulary, focusing on conservation, biology, and habitat through kid-friendly definitions and syllable practice.
An introductory lesson on the importance of native plants for local ecosystems, designed for K-2 students. Includes hands-on garden design projects and visual aids for ecosystem services.
An outdoor sensory experience where students use natural materials to create 'mud pies,' focusing on texture, composition, and imaginative play.
Students compare and contrast the textures and molding properties of homemade playdough and kinetic sand through tactile exploration.
A deep dive into non-Newtonian fluids as students mix cornstarch and water to create oobleck, exploring how it changes from solid to liquid.
Students explore density and mixtures by creating mesmerizing sensory bottles using oil, water, and various floating objects.
A 5th-grade science lesson focused on the mechanics of hand hygiene and the spread of pathogens. Students engage in a hands-on simulation to visualize how germs move and learn the CDC-recommended 5-step handwashing technique.
Reviewing Earth's four spheres, the water cycle, properties of stars, and the engineering design process with a full practice assessment.
A deep dive into properties of matter, states of matter, conservation of mass, and the difference between physical and chemical changes.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade science lesson that transforms students into junior meteorologists, covering weather phenomena, measurement tools, and forecasting through hands-on observation and data analysis.
A comprehensive 2-week science lesson for 3rd grade focusing on plant structures, their functions, survival needs, and the complete life cycle of seed plants. Students will investigate how plants interact with their environment and soil to thrive.
A detective-themed lesson where students become 'Change Detectives' to investigate physical and chemical changes through mystery scenarios and hands-on observations.
A comprehensive 40-minute lesson on distinguishing between physical and chemical changes in matter through everyday examples and property analysis.
An engaging introduction to the water cycle for 2nd graders, featuring a hands-on experiment, a narrative story about a water droplet, and visual aids to explain evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
A concise, 5-day science unit covering plant structures, life cycles, environmental needs, and soil types designed for 20-minute instructional blocks.
Students synthesize their knowledge by investigating how plant structures adapt to different environments for survival.