A guided exploration of the San Andreas Fault based on the 'How The Earth Was Made' documentary, focusing on plate boundary mechanics and seismic history.
A deep dive into plate tectonics focusing on subduction zones and the explosive geological activity of the Ring of Fire. Students will explore the mechanics of plate movement and its global impact.
Explores the scientific goals of the Artemis missions, including lunar geology, the search for water ice, and using the Moon as a stepping stone for deep space exploration.
Focuses on the Artemis II mission's role in driving technological advancements that benefit life on Earth, from water purification to advanced materials.
An engaging lesson on physical changes in matter, focusing on phase changes, mixtures, and the concept of reversibility for 6th-grade students.
A fun, interactive game where students try to identify technology from the 1990s and earlier, comparing 'vintage' tech to modern equivalents.
Investigate how animals prepare for winter with a migration map poster and a pinecone animal craft.
Learn about pumpkin growth and anatomy by creating a geometric pumpkin poster and a 3D paper pumpkin craft.
Explore the science of changing leaves through a cut-and-paste identification poster and a visual leaf-rubbing craft.
A comprehensive look at buoyant force, Archimedes' Principle, and the physics of sinking and floating through guided inquiry and technical reading.
A comprehensive review of evolutionary biology concepts including natural selection, mechanisms of evolution, evidence of common ancestry, and rates of evolution designed for EOC exam preparation.
In this lesson, students explore the flow of energy and the cycling of matter within a pond ecosystem, culminating in the development of a model that distinguishes between these two fundamental ecological processes.
A lesson exploring how plants use structural and behavioral adaptations to survive in diverse environments. Students will analyze academic texts and demonstrate understanding through comprehension questions.
An in-depth look at the snow leopard's unique adaptations and survival strategies in the Himalayan mountains.
A comprehensive GED science lesson on tectonic activity, focusing on seismic wave analysis, seismograms, and the Richter scale. Students will learn to calculate S-P intervals and interpret map data to locate epicenters and volcanic hotspots.
A comprehensive lesson on natural selection and evolution, covering vocabulary, phylogenetic trees, and evidence for evolution for 7th-grade students.
A lesson exploring the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Students will learn the primary processes and how they connect in a never-ending cycle.
A lesson exploring the specialized roles of red and white blood cells, their production in bone marrow, and their vital functions in oxygen transport and immune defense. Includes differentiated reading materials for various reading levels.
A GED Science lesson focusing on the interpretation of maps, charts, and seismic data through the lens of volcanoes and earthquakes. Students will analyze tectonic movements and volcanic indicators to build data literacy skills.
The finale of the course where students synthesize their proposal, budget data, and marketing assets into a high-impact digital presentation. Students learn presentation design, media integration, and public speaking skills to present their ideas to a panel of 'Sharks'.
Now that the data is solid and the business plan is formed, students must “market” their solution or product. This unit pushes word processing beyond just text into layout, graphic integration, and copyright-safe image sourcing.
The second unit of the computer skills course where students use spreadsheet software to prove their business ideas are viable. They learn about costs, profits, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE), and data visualization through charts and graphs.
The first unit of a 6th-grade computer skills course focusing on brainstorming business ideas, keyboarding foundations, and word processing basics. Students form teams and learn to create professional documents while practicing digital safety and file management.
A comprehensive introduction to radiometric dating, explaining how scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the absolute age of rocks and fossils, and comparing it to relative dating methods.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the three primary states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their physical properties, designed for 6th-grade students. Includes visual aids, guided note-taking, and teacher-led instruction.
A foundational lesson on photosynthesis for middle schoolers, framing plants as 'Solar Kitchens' that convert light energy into chemical energy. The lesson covers reactants, products, the role of chloroplasts, and the importance of the process for life on Earth.
Weeks 1 focus on the scale of the solar system, the Sun, and the terrestrial planets, emphasizing executive functioning through organizational 'Mission Logs' and perspective-taking via planetary viewpoints.
Explore the fundamentals of atoms, the periodic table, and chemical bonding through the story of Carmela's science class. This lesson covers atomic structure, valence electrons, and types of bonding in a bilingual format.
Students apply combination circuit knowledge to design the electrical layout of a modern hair salon, balancing the high current demands of professional styling tools.
Students apply their knowledge of combination circuits and Ohm's Law to design a multi-room power plan for an industrial facility, balancing voltage requirements and current limits.
A foundational kitchen skills lesson focused on safety, sanitation, knife handling, and recipe scaling for a small group environment.
A comprehensive introduction to sewing machine operation for middle schoolers, covering safety, machine anatomy, threading, and basic stitches. Students will learn how to prepare their machine and troubleshoot common issues like tension.
A comprehensive test prep lesson for the Arkansas Biology EOC, focusing on ecosystem dynamics, energy flow, matter cycling, and human impacts on biodiversity with a heavy emphasis on data interpretation.
A comprehensive test preparation lesson for Grade 8 students focused on key Arkansas ATLAS standards: physical science, life science, and Earth/space science.
A comprehensive Grade 6 Science review lesson covering cells, body systems, energy, Earth's history, and weather patterns, specifically designed for Arkansas ATLAS test preparation.