Students will distinguish between 'habitat' and 'environment' using text evidence from a Khan Academy video, focusing on the difference between location (habitat) and conditions (environment).
A lesson exploring the eight phases of the moon, focusing on their appearance from Earth, their orbital positions, and the predictable patterns of the lunar cycle.
A welcoming set of resources for a school Open House, featuring a habitat-themed activity for students and families.
An all-in-one review session covering Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design for the 5th grade MCAS.
A self-contained lesson introducing 4th and 5th graders to the basics of Machine Learning, focusing on how computers learn from patterns and data.
An engaging science lesson for 4th graders exploring the anatomy of ocean waves, focusing on crest, trough, and amplitude through visual models and interactive checking.
An independent study unit exploring the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, covering rotation, revolution, moon phases, and gravity.
A complete introductory lesson on the lunar cycle, covering the eight phases of the moon, the concepts of waxing and waning, and the orbital relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
An investigative look into the cause-and-effect relationships of environmental pollution, focusing on how human activities impact Earth's ecosystems.
Explore how energy moves from producers to different types of consumers and how these connections form complex food webs.
A focused lesson on matter's properties and states, using cause-and-effect and compare-and-contrast text structures to build literacy skills.
A foundational lesson for 4th grade students exploring the properties of matter and the three states: solid, liquid, and gas. Students will engage with a detailed informational text and use guided notes to solidify their understanding.
A detective-themed lesson focusing on decoding and spelling multisyllabic words with the 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs. Students learn the placement rules for these spellings and apply them through sorting and syllable division activities.
This lesson explores the various ways animals interact and survive in groups, focusing on specific behaviors like schooling, herding, and cooperative hunting, while introducing students to the creative collective nouns used to describe these groups.
A comprehensive set of rubrics designed for evaluating paired ecosystem observation activities, focusing on scientific accuracy, inquiry, and collaboration.
A comprehensive exploration of the human digestive system, focusing on the journey of food and the specific functions of each organ while building ELA skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details.
Discover how the Sun powers life on Earth through producers and the amazing process of photosynthesis.