A comprehensive strategic planning resource for educators to analyze Grade 5 MCAS results and align Grade 6 instruction with identified student needs in ELA, Math, and Science.
An inquiry-based lab where students use the PhET Coulomb's Law simulation to discover the relationships between charge, distance, and electrostatic force.
A high-energy lesson where students become 'Change Detectives' to identify and justify the differences between physical and chemical changes through two distinct 30-minute investigations.
Students will practice visual perception and letter recognition through engaging dinosaur-themed matching activities, including picture-to-picture and case-matching exercises.
A lesson focused on teaching the step-by-step routine for independent showering, including preparation and post-shower tasks.
A comprehensive lesson designed to empower college-bound students with disabilities by navigating the legal, social, and academic shifts from high school to higher education.
Reinforces discrimination between 'Yes' and 'No' in real-world scenarios, featuring daily choice boards and practice worksheets.
Focuses on identifying and communicating acceptance or desire using the word 'Yes' through visual cues and social narratives.
Focuses on identifying and communicating rejection or boundaries using the word 'No' through visual cues and social narratives.
An introductory lesson on Microsoft Word basics, covering document creation, saving, text formatting, and clipboard actions (copy/cut/paste). Students will learn through a 'Word Wizardry' theme, transforming technical skills into creative magic.
A comprehensive lesson on chemical handling and waste disposal protocols for high school chemistry students, featuring instructional slides and a formal assessment.
A lesson designed for students with low cognitive or intellectual developmental disabilities to differentiate between hard and soft skills and identify their own personal strengths through visual, high-support activities.
A specialized instructional framework designed for students with ASD and dyslexia to master coding syntax through a micro-step 'Success Pathway' game. This lesson breaks down complex coding tasks into manageable checkpoints to reduce anxiety and build independence.
A comprehensive suite of resources for teachers implementing a Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) intervention to support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 3rd-grade students with ASD to learn and practice accepting adult redirection through verbal instructions, tone recognition, and calm responses.
Students will learn to distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter through visual examples and key indicators.
This lesson provides educators with a comprehensive Disability Impact Statement and supporting instructional materials for a student with communication impairments who is struggling with basic reading decoding. It bridges the gap between speech-language needs and literacy goals.
A professional toolkit designed to help special education teachers craft clear, compliant, and data-driven disability impact statements for IEPs.
An intensive 8-week Tier 3 intervention designed to help a 2nd-grade student manage emotional outbursts and peer interactions during recess through a structured "Hero Training" theme.
An introductory lesson on physical and chemical changes for 5th-grade students, focusing on identifying signs of change and understanding reversibility.
This lesson introduces students to OSHA regulations and general workplace safety practices, specifically tailored for vocational transitions in construction and trade environments. Students will explore OSHA's purpose and apply safety rules to real-world job site scenarios.
An overview of the special education services provided by North Star Academy, ranging from inclusive support to specialized self-contained programming.
A lesson focused on the basics of genetic inheritance and how traits are passed from parents to offspring, designed for students with a 2nd-grade reading level.
A lesson focused on helping Level 3 ESL students master the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework through the analysis of bar and line graphs. Students act as 'Data Detectives' to uncover trends and support their conclusions with specific data points.
Los estudiantes exploran el poder de los bucles "mientras" (while) en Microsoft MakeCode Arcade para crear comportamientos repetitivos en sus juegos. Aprenden a usar condiciones para controlar la repetición y automatizar mecánicas como la generación de enemigos o el seguimiento de puntajes.
Students will learn how to use conditional statements (if, elif, else) to control the flow of a Python program, understanding indentation and logical operators.
A collection of tools for teachers to monitor student growth and track progress across various goals and assignments within small group settings.
Students explore how roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive systems work together, using Pando as a case study for survival and adaptation.
A 30-minute Social Emotional Learning (SEL) session for 1st graders using 'Would You Rather' questions to explore friendship, social skills, and self-awareness. Students will engage in group discussions and personal reflection through a series of playful but meaningful choices.
A specialized lesson for a 5th-grade student with ASD focused on managing classroom changes, identifying emotions related to social transitions, and developing strategies for making new connections.
A comprehensive homework assignment covering biological organization, cell types, and organelle functions for 8th-grade students.
A series of feedback and reflection tools for students, parents, and teachers to evaluate learning after completing the Wild Adventure project. It uses an explorer theme to make the assessment process engaging and collaborative.
Targeted resources for Grade 5 teachers to analyze Grade 4 MCAS results and implement bridging strategies for ELA and Math.
A foundational lesson on understanding and answering the 5 Ws and H to boost comprehension and conversation skills.
Visual supports and interactive task cards to reinforce grammar rules and complex sentence construction.