A hands-on lesson where 2nd-grade students become 'Earth Architects' to build and compare models of mountains and hills. Students will explore the physical characteristics of these landforms through tactile construction and observation.
Students explore and design ways to slow down or prevent wind and water from changing the land using plants and structures.
Students investigate how wind can pick up and move Earth materials like sand and dirt to create new landforms like dunes.
Students discover how flowing water, from rain to rivers, moves soil and carves paths through the land over time.
A K-2 lesson introducing students to the unique biodiversity of island ecosystems through storytelling and visual exploration, emphasizing species identification and environmental care.
An exploration of thermal pollution, its industrial and environmental causes, and its devastating effects on aquatic biodiversity and oxygen levels. Students analyze case studies to understand the real-world impact of temperature shifts in water systems.
An advanced elementary lesson (grade 5) exploring the differences between series and parallel circuits using paper circuit kits or wires.
A mid-elementary lesson (grades 3-4) focusing on identifying conductors and insulators through hands-on testing with a circuit tester.
An introductory lesson for grades 1-2 focusing on the concept of a closed loop using conductive dough or simple battery/LED setups.
A comprehensive sub plan focusing on hardware basics, cybersecurity, and the impact of computing through a hands-on 'Human Computer' unplugged simulation.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the sense of sight through a detailed reading passage and STAAR-aligned comprehension questions designed for second grade.
Discover the structure of watershed systems, the importance of the Chesapeake Bay, and how human activity impacts water quality.
Investigate the chemical nature of water through pH testing, exploring acidity, alkalinity, and how water's role as a solvent impacts life and the environment.
Explore the unique molecular properties of water, including cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension, through the 'Penny Power' lab and interactive demonstrations.
Una sesión práctica de 60 minutos que integra los fundamentos de la programación orientada a objetos en Python con la persistencia de datos mediante el manejo de archivos (File I/O).
A comprehensive guide and evaluation system for elementary students conducting science research projects. Includes a student-friendly rubric, a teacher grading sheet, and instructional slides to set students up for success.
A master's level exploration of the Bishop et al. (2023) paper on carbonate submarine fans, focusing on facies analysis, architectural elements, and depositional models in the Mississippian Lake Valley Formation.
A phonics-focused lesson where students identify and sort 2-syllable words based on whether their first syllable is open or closed. Includes a hands-on cut-and-paste activity with a space exploration theme.
A focused lesson on the fundamental laws of electricity, covering Ohm's Law for circuits and Coulomb's Law for electrostatic forces through conceptual analysis and calculation practice.
A hands-on introduction to algorithmic thinking for K-2 students, using the metaphor of recipes to explain how computers follow specific sequences of instructions.
A comprehensive biology lesson covering genetics (transcription/translation), evolutionary classification, and ecological succession, designed to mirror the rigor and format of the Texas EOC.
Focused instruction on identifying main idea, comparing and contrasting texts, and determining story themes.
Techniques and materials to improve reading rate, accuracy, and expression for developing readers.
Tools for decoding multi-syllabic words and understanding how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning.
Strategies and practice for solving single-step and multi-operational word problems across all four basic operations.
Resources for mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts, including specific materials for fact families and levels up to 10 and 20.
This lesson compares linear and angular motion through a multi-part reading assignment, including an informational article, a textbook excerpt, and a case study. Students will identify key formulas and physical principles.
An introductory lesson for 2nd graders on observing and recording daily weather patterns, featuring hands-on activities and data collection.
A foundational science lesson exploring the three primary states of matter—solids, liquids, and gases—through reading, visual aids, and interactive observation.
Cette séance de 2 heures permet aux élèves de distinguer qualification et compétence, d'analyser l'impact des conditions de travail sur le comportement des salariés et de mesurer la performance de l'activité humaine via des indicateurs de productivité et de climat social.
A comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity for secondary students, focusing on threat identification, personal data protection, and safe online habits through case studies and practical protocols.
A comprehensive investigation into thermal energy transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) for 4th-grade students, featuring hands-on experiments and standards-based assessment.
Combining electricity and magnetism to create a temporary magnet. Students follow instructions to build their own electromagnet using a battery, wire, and nail.