Students diagram a plant cell to identify the physical barriers (cell wall, plasma membrane, nuclear envelope) that protect DNA and hypothesize methods for breaking through each barrier.
A lesson exploring genetic inheritance using alien and monster traits, focusing on genotypes, phenotypes, and Punnett square probability. Includes visual aids with color-coded alleles and scaffolded analysis prompts.
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.
Students learn key terms related to online safety, privacy, and responsible digital behavior.
Students explore vocabulary related to software applications, the internet, and digital navigation.
Students identify and define common physical components of a computer system.
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.
A comprehensive lesson on invasive species focusing on their dramatic impact on local populations and ecosystems through data analysis and food web mapping.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the science, benefits, and ethical considerations of GMOs through the story of Gloria's garden. Includes a reading passage, multiple-choice assessment, and short-answer reflections with supporting scientific diagrams.
A lesson focused on the Law of Conservation of Mass through the practice of balancing chemical equations. Students move from basic synthesis reactions to more complex combustion and replacement reactions.
A comprehensive introduction to Health Information Management (HIM), focusing on essential terminology, legal standards like HIPAA, and the basics of medical coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT) for high school CTE students.
A comprehensive project guide for a deep-dive research presentation on chemical elements, including a detailed point-based rubric and a research organizer.
An introductory lesson on sizing water supply pipes using the Massachusetts 248 CMR plumbing code, focusing on Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and table interpretation.
An introductory exploration of the four primary moon phases, helping students identify and understand the lunar cycle through visual observation.
Teacher guidance and student tracking tools for the 5-week Tech Capstone project, including evaluation rubrics and progress monitoring.
An investigation into North Carolina river basins where students analyze water quality indicators like pH, turbidity, and bio-indicators to audit the health of local aquatic systems.
A comprehensive lesson on graphing and interpreting heating and cooling curves, focusing on phase changes and energy transfers.
Students investigate severe weather patterns in Indiana and apply engineering principles to design and build structures capable of withstanding high-speed winds. This STEM-focused lesson combines earth science with a hands-on engineering challenge.
A hands-on simulation lesson where students act as routers and servers to understand how data packets travel across the internet using IP addresses and physical infrastructure.
A discovery of the visible spectrum, rainbow colors, and a final unit quiz to celebrate learning.
Students investigate how light bounces off mirrors and how objects block light to create shadows.
An exploration of how light travels in straight lines and what happens when those beams are interrupted.