An inquiry-based exploration of the four forces of flight—lift, weight, thrust, and drag—through the lens of aerospace engineering. Students design, test, and iterate on paper gliders to observe aerodynamic principles in action.

A lesson focused on identifying the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within an ecosystem through visual aids and hands-on sorting, designed for MCAS Alt portfolio evidence.

A foundational lesson on cybersecurity for elementary students, focusing on identifying personal information and learning the 'Ask First' rule for online sharing.

A final assessment to evaluate student understanding of thermal energy transfer, insulators, and conductors.

Applying thermal energy knowledge to complex real-world scenarios through a reading passage and interactive task cards.

A hands-on laboratory experiment where students test various materials to determine their effectiveness as insulators.

Reviewing the three types of heat transfer through interactive slides and a graphic organizer to connect concepts to everyday life.

A comprehensive lesson on the water cycle, covering evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and absorption through visual aids and tiered practice.

A comprehensive introduction to biomimicry where students explore how nature's best designs solve human challenges, culminating in a creative engineering project.

Students explore the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model by deconstructing everyday smart devices and designing their own tech solutions to classroom challenges. This lesson bridges the gap between physical hardware and programmatic logic through hands-on analysis and creative problem-solving.

Students explore the diverse ecosystems of the California Central Coast, investigating how native plants and animals adapt to their specific environments before creating their own miniature biome models.

A comprehensive set of Science of Reading based activities focusing on geological vocabulary through phoneme-grapheme mapping, syllable division, and morphological analysis.

A fast-paced, 20-minute lesson introducing students to the essential physical buttons and ports found on modern computers, focusing on identification and function.

A foundational look at robot anatomy, exploring how sensors, actuators, and controllers work together to create a functional machine.

Mise en pratique des connaissances pour résoudre un défi complexe de navigation et d'interaction.

Introduction à l'algorithmique et à la programmation par blocs pour diriger un robot à travers des missions précises.

Comprendre le schéma de fonctionnement d'un robot : capter, traiter, agir. Découverte des différents capteurs et actionneurs.

Identifier ce qu'est un robot, le distinguer d'une simple machine et découvrir les domaines d'application de la robotique.

A comprehensive 5th-grade ESL lesson focusing on food chains and webs, integrating vocabulary development and complex sentence construction using Reading Universe guidelines.

An introductory lesson on photosynthesis for 5th graders, focusing on how plants transform sunlight into energy using chloroplasts and chlorophyll. Students will explore the process through visual aids, vocabulary building, and informational reading.

An advanced physics-based engineering unit for grades 4-5. Students take on the role of 'Roller Coaster Tycoons' to design gravity-powered coasters and braking systems, emphasizing variable testing, energy transfer, and safety criteria.

A fun-filled junior engineering lesson for grades 1-3. Students act as 'Thrill Seekers' to design steep, safe slides and sturdy ticket booths for a new amusement park, focusing on surface properties, friction, and structural stability.

An advanced disaster relief engineering unit for grades 4-5. Students design precision supply drop crates to protect medical gear and modular flood barrier systems to save a model town, emphasizing experimental variables and cost-to-performance criteria.