Students develop, share, and evaluate visual models of the Combined Gas Law using a peer review rubric based on Kinetic Molecular Theory.
An introductory lesson on Carbon-14 dating for 9th-grade science, covering isotopes, radioactive decay, and calculating the age of organic remains.
An exploration of the nervous system's building blocks, focusing on neuron structure, the synaptic gap, and the chemical messengers that drive human behavior and sensation.
A comprehensive guide to Kirchhoff's Laws for AP Physics C, focusing on the Junction and Loop rules, conservation principles, and systematic problem-solving for multi-loop circuits.
An inquiry-based exploration of the four forces of flight—lift, weight, thrust, and drag—through the lens of aerospace engineering. Students design, test, and iterate on paper gliders to observe aerodynamic principles in action.
Master the fundamental concepts of elements, their properties, and the forces that bind them together.
A comprehensive exploration of Earth's biogeochemical cycles, covering the water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles. Students will learn how matter moves through ecosystems and why these processes are vital for life on Earth.
A final assessment to evaluate student understanding of thermal energy transfer, insulators, and conductors.
Applying thermal energy knowledge to complex real-world scenarios through a reading passage and interactive task cards.
A hands-on laboratory experiment where students test various materials to determine their effectiveness as insulators.
Reviewing the three types of heat transfer through interactive slides and a graphic organizer to connect concepts to everyday life.
A comprehensive lesson exploring atomic structure, Periodic Table trends, and the fundamental differences between ionic and covalent bonding using elements from the first three periods.
A comprehensive introduction to biomimicry where students explore how nature's best designs solve human challenges, culminating in a creative engineering project.
A high-energy workshop introducing 9th graders to design thinking. Students apply human-centered design to solve school-based challenges like hallway congestion or cafeteria waste.
Students explore the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model by deconstructing everyday smart devices and designing their own tech solutions to classroom challenges. This lesson bridges the gap between physical hardware and programmatic logic through hands-on analysis and creative problem-solving.
A comprehensive lesson exploring why Australia receives high levels of UV radiation, focusing on ozone depletion and the interaction between light and matter. Students analyze data, practice constructing scientific explanations, and explore the biological impact of UV light.
A comprehensive review of high school biology topics including viruses, DNA structure and replication, the cell cycle and its disruptions, and basic genetics focusing on monohybrid crosses and pedigrees. This lesson is designed to prepare students for standardized assessments with rigorous STAAR-aligned questions and practice.
A creative coding lesson where students use p5.js to manipulate image data, exploring the intersection of computer science and glitch art aesthetics.
A remedial lesson focused on rebuilding foundational skills in atomic notation and subatomic particle calculations for students who struggled with the initial unit.
A comprehensive review lesson covering the essential biology TEKS for Biomolecules, Cell Structure, and Cellular Energy (Photosynthesis and Respiration) to prepare students for the STAAR exam.