Students learn how to care for a corn plant and finish the unit by planting their own seeds to take home.

An exploration of how heat transforms corn into popcorn, followed by a classroom popping session.

Students explore the different colors and types of corn seeds and create vibrant mosaic art using dried kernels.

Students discover the history of corn (Maize) and its life cycle before creating traditional hand sweepers from corn husks.

An introductory lesson for early elementary students exploring how we breathe, the journey of air through our bodies, and the main parts of the respiratory system.

Fifth-grade maestros perform advanced testing on conductivity, solubility, and mass to restore power to a science lab. Comprehensive STAAR review and engineering design.

Fourth-grade detectives classify matter using temperature, magnetism, and relative density to solve a water filtration mystery. Includes STAAR-aligned assessment questions.

Third-grade pilots test mass, magnetism, and buoyancy to recover sunken treasure. Explores the properties of solids, liquids, and gases including shape and volume.

Second-grade engineers investigate texture, flexibility, and physical states of matter to design components for an astronaut's spacesuit. Distinguishes between solids and liquids.

First-grade agents classify objects by size, weight, and multiple observable attributes to help a superhero organize their gadget bag. Focuses on heavier vs. lighter and larger vs. smaller.

Kindergarten students explore physical properties like shape, color, texture, and material to help a broken toy factory sort its inventory. Includes hands-on sorting and sensory exploration.

A deep dive into the lives of jungle and safari animals, comparing their environments, diets, and amazing natural behaviors.

A collection of unit-wide resources for the Force Field Academy, including a master shopping list and student achievement certificates.

Upper elementary students design and conduct experimental investigations to test the effects of friction, gravity, and force on systems like cars and rockets. Alignment: TEKS 4.7(A), 5.7(B).

Students demonstrate forces in contact and at a distance, exploring gravity and magnetism through engineering challenges that require precise control of invisible forces. Alignment: TEKS 3.7(A).

Students explore how magnets interact with various materials and use magnetism to push and pull objects through fun, hands-on challenges. Alignment: TEKS K.7(A).

Fifth graders demonstrate Earth's 24-hour rotation and its effect on day/night cycles and shadow movements through architectural engineering challenges. Includes TEKS 5.9(A) alignment and STAAR preparation.

Fourth graders analyze data to predict seasonal daylight patterns and model the observable changes in the Moon's appearance. Includes TEKS 4.9(A) and 4.9(B) alignment.

Third graders construct models of the Sun, Earth, and Moon orbits and identify the order of planets in our solar system. Includes TEKS 3.9(A) and 3.9(B) alignment.

Second graders investigate the Sun as a star and the Moon's reflective properties, including the engineering of sky-viewing tools. Includes TEKS 2.9(A) and 2.9(B) alignment.

Students explore the four seasons by engineering protective shelters and modeling the seasonal cycle to predict changes in nature. Includes TEKS 1.9(A) alignment for first grade.

A set of printable note cards for students to research and illustrate different animals, focusing on habitat, diet, size, and interesting facts.

Advanced reading on photosynthesis and plant biology for 4th grade students.

A more detailed exploration of plant parts and their functions for 2nd grade students.

Foundational reading and activities about how a seed grows into a plant, designed for Kindergarten learners.