Identifying daily heat sources and creating safety rules for handling hot objects.
An exploration of stars, constellations, and the technology humans use to study deep space.
A simplified tour of the eight planets in our solar system, categorized into rocky inner planets and gas giant outer planets.
An introduction to our nearest neighbors in space: the Sun and the Moon, focusing on their basic characteristics and roles.
Students culminate their AI literacy journey by designing an AI solution for a real-world problem. They focus on responsible design, identifying potential biases, and ensuring societal benefit.
Students analyze the ethical implications of AI on privacy and identity. They explore deepfakes, facial recognition, and the balance between security and personal freedom.
Middle school students dive into the mechanics of Large Language Models (LLMs). They learn about tokenization, probability, and how AI "predicts" the next word in a sequence.
Students explore the "ingredients" of AI: datasets. They learn how biased or incomplete data can lead to unfair or inaccurate AI systems and practice creating a balanced dataset.
Students learn to critically evaluate AI outputs by identifying "hallucinations" and factual errors. They explore why AI sometimes makes mistakes and how to verify information.
Students explore Generative AI and the importance of prompt engineering. They learn how to communicate effectively with AI to create specific images and text.
Students discover how AI works as a "smart assistant" in daily life. They identify AI in common devices and reflect on how it helps people solve problems.
Students explore the foundation of AI learning: pattern recognition. They learn that computers need many examples (data) to understand rules and make predictions.
Introduces the concept of AI by distinguishing between a robot's physical body and its digital 'brain'. Students explore how AI 'thinks' differently than humans and machines.
A lesson focused on how living things depend on trees for survival, utilizing visual sentence frames to support Kindergarten oral language development.
A synthesis lesson where students compare and sort the needs of all living things to identify patterns.
Explores the survival requirements of animals and humans, highlighting food, water, air, and shelter.
Focuses on what plants need to grow and thrive, including sunlight, water, air, and soil.
A comprehensive lesson on the biological process and procedural steps of planting seeds, specifically designed to help students master sequencing and chronological ordering.
A phonics lesson focused on distinguishing between the nasal endings 'ng' and 'nk' through interactive sorting and visual aids. Students learn to hear the subtle 'k' click in 'nk' versus the continuous nasal 'ng'.
Final assessment of the Floss rule and heart words. Includes dictation and a creative word family exercise.
Fluency building and phonics games. Students practice rapid reading of bonus letter words and construct sentences.
Application through word sorting and decodable reading. Students identify word families and read words in context.
Focus on word building and dictation. Students use letter tiles to practice doubling final consonants and apply heart word knowledge in writing.
Introduction to the bonus letters f, l, s, and z. Students learn the rule that when a one-syllable word ends in f, l, s, or z after a short vowel, the letter is doubled. Includes the teacher guide for the full week.
A comprehensive week-long unit reviewing short vowels through explicit instruction, multisensory practice, and decodable text application.
A cumulative review where students demonstrate their understanding by sorting various clothing items into the correct weather categories.
An exploration of rainy weather, focusing on the gear needed to stay dry and the fun of puddle jumping.
Focusing on pleasant, warm weather, students explore outdoor activities and comfortable clothing for sunny days.
Students identify characteristics of hot and cold weather and learn about the specific clothing needed for extreme temperatures.
An engaging introductory lesson for kindergarteners to discover the wonder of Redwood forests, focusing on their massive size, the animals that live there, and preparing for an outdoor adventure.
An introductory lesson for kindergarteners exploring what makes plants special, what they need to survive, and how they grow in different environments.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for K-1 students to learn about skin's protective role and the sense of touch through a texture-sorting activity.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for K-1 students about the skin's layers and its role as a protective shield for the body.
A high-energy, 30-minute introduction to the first half of the digestive system (mouth to stomach) designed for K-1 students. Includes a guided exploration of how food travels and a hands-on activity sheet.
Students explore the fascinating world of seed dispersal through hands-on modeling and observation, discovering how plant 'form' follows 'function' to ensure the next generation of plants can grow in new places.
A professional development session for Kindergarten teachers focused on high-leverage strategies to achieve 75% student proficiency in identifying 10 letter names and 10 letter sounds with automaticity.
A fast-paced, 30-minute Kindergarten literacy lesson focused on oral blending of phonemes and mastering high-frequency 'tricky' words through energetic interactive activities.
A student-led advocacy campaign to encourage schools and families to raise lawn mower heights. Students learn the science of soil temperature, root health, and pest management to promote cooler, greener communities.
A visual-heavy introduction to water-related vocabulary for ESL students, focusing on the states of matter and natural water forms.
A hands-on STEAM lesson where emerging bilingual students use Ozobots to act out short scenarios, focusing on beginner-level English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
An introductory lesson for early elementary students exploring the characteristics of spring, the life cycle of plants, and the basic concept of photosynthesis.
A series of creative coding challenges designed for young learners using Scratch Jr. Students will explore basic programming concepts through open-ended, imaginative projects.
An introductory lesson on bird anatomy where students learn to identify and label five key body parts: eye, beak, wing, feathers, and claws.
In this lesson, students explore the different parts of a plant, the specific needs for plant growth, and various types of plants. They will use visual cards to identify and categorize these elements in a hands-on sorting activity.
A dedicated hub for educators featuring a K-12 curriculum scope, professional development guides, and quick-reference AI cheat sheets.
High school students analyze the impact of generative AI on careers and society, mastering advanced prompt engineering and debating complex ethical dilemmas.
Middle schoolers dive into the mechanics of neural networks and the ethical implications of AI in daily life, focusing on digital citizenship and algorithmic fairness.
Middle elementary students investigate how training data shapes AI behavior, identifying bias in simple systems and experimenting with basic prompt engineering.
