An introduction to biological classification, covering the three domains of life, the six kingdoms, and the hierarchical levels of taxonomy from domain to species.
An introductory framework establishing course policies, Indiana state biology standards, and the integrated biochemistry roadmap for the academic year.
The master blueprint for the Molecular Threads Biology curriculum, featuring a comprehensive yearlong syllabus and a teacher reference guide for weaving biochemistry anchors into every unit.
An environmental science research project where students choose a major topic from the year—such as life strategies, ecosystem dynamics, ecological niches, or global climate change—to research, synthesize, and present as a professional digital slide show.
A rigorous STEM project combining structural engineering with advanced mathematics. Students design, budget, build, and test spaghetti bridges using ratios, proportions, cost-efficiency metrics, quadratic modeling, and catenary curves.
An immersive gardening lesson introducing pruning principles. Students master key tools, safety protocols, and the mechanics of plant growth to make clean, professional, and healthy cuts.
A hands-on, engaging lesson on the science and art of pruning. Students learn the botanical reasons for pruning (apical dominance), the "3 Ds" of identifying what to cut, and proper pruning cuts to keep plants healthy.
A digital design lesson focusing on social media brand personas, digital footprint, and visual design aesthetics using Adobe and Canva. Students compare contrasting brand voices, from Wendy's playful roasts to polished professional corporate presences.
An interactive, station-based exploration of nuclear processes in chemistry. Students rotate through four distinct stations with comprehensive reading passages and analytical tasks covering radioactive decay and stability, fission versus fusion, half-life calculations for archaeological dating, and modern technological applications.
An introductory lesson on biotechnology, focusing on key tools like CRISPR, recombinant DNA, and gel electrophoresis. Students complete interactive guided notes and a formative assessment to demonstrate understanding of genetic engineering.
A self-paced study lesson designed for students catching up on Evolution and Classification. It chunk-packs Darwinian theory, speciation, lines of evolutionary evidence, Linnaean taxonomy, and cladograms into accessible, digestible visual summaries and active workbook exercises.
A comprehensive review lesson where students synthesize paleoclimate concepts, isotope calculations, and feedback loops. Students participate in interactive review challenges and complete a structured synthesis worksheet to demonstrate mastery.
An engaging exploration of renewable and non-renewable natural resources, fossil fuels, and local conservation efforts through field-guide inspired readings, assessments, interactive sorting, and local mapping exercises.
An engaging, collaborative high school anatomy project where students research and design educational communication posters tracking the monthly physical and physiological milestones of human fetal development across gestation.
An introductory science lesson exploring ecological levels of organization, biotic versus abiotic factors, and population growth limits.
A scaffolded 2-page assessment and corresponding answer key covering prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including bacteria, plant, animal, and human cells. Features visual matching, labeling with word banks, sentence frames, and guided sentence starters.
An interactive Regents Biology review game centered around keystone species, habitat fragmentation, and biomass pyramids. Students solve and annotate challenging Regents-style questions, collaborate in teams, and shoot for points in a high-energy classroom game.
A hands-on engineering and design project where students sketch, build, and decorate a miniature beach chair using popsicle sticks, fabric, and paint. Includes a comprehensive student-facing project packet with milestone checklist and a teacher grading rubric.
A highly visual lesson introducing the concepts of molecules, monomers, and polymers through the lens of the four biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Students learn how monomer building blocks assemble into complex cellular structures.