A field trip exploration guide for the Anne Kolb Nature Center, featuring a scavenger hunt BINGO activity and a counselor answer key.

A simulation-based lesson where students model wolf population dynamics under varying levels of human interference to understand limiting factors and conservation.

A simplified introduction to cell biology focusing on the differences between cell types and the functions of organelles using visual aids and hands-on activities.

A comprehensive review lesson covering the core foundations of chemistry, including mixtures, properties, and changes through an interactive presentation and a hands-on group analysis activity.

A chemistry lesson focused on the foundational skill of balancing chemical equations, designed for English Language Learners with visual supports and a progressive difficulty structure.

A quantitative investigation into latent heat. Students use calorimetry data to calculate the enthalpy of fusion for ice and model the molecular-level energy transitions that occur during phase change plateaus.

A high-energy, station-based lesson where students investigate the thermodynamics of phase changes. Students analyze intermolecular forces to explain why melting is endothermic and freezing is exothermic, using evidence from heating curves and molecular models.

A week-long project where students act as travel agents for the Eco-Expedition Agency, creating digital brochures (slide presentations) for various global biomes. Students research climate, flora, fauna, and ecological connections to attract 'eco-tourists' to their assigned biome.

A formal summative assessment designed with accessibility in mind for students who struggle with reading, focusing on payroll calculations and concepts.

A comprehensive review session to reinforce payroll concepts and prepare students for the final unit assessment.

Students analyze the employer's side of payroll, including FUTA/SUTA taxes and the value of fringe benefits in a total compensation package.

An exploration of mandatory deductions, including FICA and income taxes, focusing on how gross pay becomes net pay for employees.

Students learn to calculate gross earnings for various pay structures including hourly, salary, and overtime while maintaining accurate payroll records.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the science, ethics, and societal impact of gene editing through the story of Zion, a 'designer baby'. Students engage in a hands-on DNA simulation and debate the future of human genetics.

A lesson exploring the genetic science, ethical implications, and societal impact of CRISPR and gene editing through a futuristic case study.

A comprehensive lesson connecting nuclear chemistry (isotopes) to climate science (greenhouse gases, ice cores, and carbon dating). Students explore how atomic mass influences molecular vibrations and how isotope ratios serve as ancient thermometers.

This lesson explores the relationship between structure and function in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and how cells organize into complex organisms. Designed for diverse learners, it uses a 'Blueprint' theme to visualize biological systems as carefully designed structures.

A high-energy, 10-minute Earth Day activation designed to inspire immediate student action through impactful visuals and a personal pledge.

A high-energy STEM event for kids in foster care, focusing on engineering design, collaborative building, and social connection through hands-on challenges.

A deep dive into Bernoulli's Principle and fluid dynamics, focusing on the conservation of energy within moving fluids and its real-world applications in engineering and nature.

A comprehensive lab and role-play lesson where students analyze DNA profiles to determine paternity and then argue the case in a mock courtroom setting.

A lesson exploring DNA inheritance and paternity through a real-world narrative case study, focusing on DNA gel electrophoresis and Punnett squares.

A comprehensive exploration of energy flow within the Colorado Plateau ecosystem, featuring hands-on modeling of food webs, trophic pyramids, and a botanical study of desert plant transpiration.

A high school chemistry lab investigating the emission spectra of metal ions through flame tests. Students explore the Bohr model of the atom and identify unknown metal salts based on their characteristic flame colors.

A conceptual physics assessment focusing on the density of matter through water displacement and the analysis of real-world traffic data to identify scientific patterns and anomalies.

Students explore the intersection of geometry and computer science by using nested loops and variables to create generative digital art.

A lesson exploring how ecosystems are organized, the relationships between organisms, and the factors that limit population growth, including the status of endangered species.

Students investigate genetic disorders by researching their molecular causes, inheritance patterns, and societal impacts. This project culminates in a research log, a CER summary, and a creative visual product.

A lesson exploring the dynamics of population growth, focusing on the differences between exponential and logistic growth models and the real-world limiting factors that shape them. Students will solve puzzles to identify key concepts like carrying capacity, density-dependent factors, and density-independent factors.

A high-stakes chemistry lab where students design and test modifications to a coke-can calorimeter to maximize heat transfer efficiency from a spirit lamp. Students explore thermodynamics, combustion, and experimental design.

An 11th-grade chemistry engineering challenge where students design, build, and optimize salt-water powered vehicles to master redox reactions and circuit completion.

A comprehensive introduction to electrostatic forces, covering atomic structure, triboelectric charging, Coulomb's Law, and electric fields through hands-on labs and scaffolded practice.

Students investigate the urban heat island effect through the lens of Camden, NJ, exploring how surface materials and lack of vegetation impact local temperatures and designing sustainable cooling solutions.

A gentle introduction to Adobe Photoshop, focusing on software location, basic interface, and the broad possibilities of digital creation.

Developing collaborative skills through a 32-piece mosaic coloring activity and learning about team roles in a design studio environment.

Introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL), exploring how objectives drive design and how these skills translate to professional careers.

This lesson covers the flow of genetic information, detailing the steps of transcription and translation, the roles of key enzymes like RNA polymerase, and how the sequence of nitrogenous bases determines protein structure and function.