An independent study unit exploring the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, covering rotation, revolution, moon phases, and gravity.

An exploration of the fundamental building blocks of Earth's crust, focusing on the differences between minerals and rocks, the dynamic processes of the rock cycle, and the economic importance of geologic resources.

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.

An investigative look into the cause-and-effect relationships of environmental pollution, focusing on how human activities impact Earth's ecosystems.

Explore how energy moves from producers to different types of consumers and how these connections form complex food webs.

A focused lesson on matter's properties and states, using cause-and-effect and compare-and-contrast text structures to build literacy skills.

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.

A foundational lesson for 4th grade students exploring the properties of matter and the three states: solid, liquid, and gas. Students will engage with a detailed informational text and use guided notes to solidify their understanding.

A detective-themed lesson focusing on decoding and spelling multisyllabic words with the 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs. Students learn the placement rules for these spellings and apply them through sorting and syllable division activities.

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.

Discover how the Sun powers life on Earth through producers and the amazing process of photosynthesis.

A math-focused project where students step into the role of garden designers to plan a community space while mastering multi-step word problems, decimal operations, and the relationship between fractions and decimals.

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.

In this STEM-focused lesson, 4th-grade scientists investigate wind energy by designing and testing miniature turbine blades. They explore Vermont's renewable energy landscape and apply the engineering design process to optimize power output.

A hands-on STEAM lesson where students explore the stages of a plant's life cycle through visual aids, vocabulary building, and a planting activity.

An asynchronous lesson for fourth graders exploring the properties of ocean waves, specifically amplitude and wavelength, and how they transfer energy across the sea.

Students simulate the pollination process through a high-energy movement game, learning about the symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers and its importance to our food system.

An interactive science lesson where 5th-grade students apply gravitational multipliers to athletic events, comparing their performance on Earth, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter.

An outdoor sensory exploration lesson designed for Earth Day, helping students with diverse sensory needs build descriptive language and observation skills through nature-based science communication.

An introductory exploration of the four primary moon phases, helping students identify and understand the lunar cycle through visual observation.

A hands-on inquiry into the vital role of pollinators in the Indiana ecosystem. Students explore local species, simulate the pollination process, and record their findings in a field journal.

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.

Students explore the anatomy of the ear and the physics of sound waves to understand how noise impacts their health and focus. The lesson includes hands-on noise monitoring and the development of protective strategies for auditory well-being.

An immersive science lesson where students become 'River Rangers' to investigate the Hudson River's health through filtration experiments and mapping exercises.

A lesson exploring the science of how ice cools water through the transfer of thermal energy. Students will learn that heat moves from warm to cold, dispelling the common myth that 'cold' moves into the water.

Cette leçon explore le fonctionnement de l'intelligence artificielle appliquée à un distributeur de croquettes intelligent. Les élèves découvrent l'apprentissage supervisé pour distinguer les chiens des chats en utilisant l'interface Vittascience.

Une séquence complète sur l'utilisation des robots dans les missions de sauvetage et de secours, comprenant vocabulaire technique, lecture et atelier d'écriture.

Students observe and categorize different cloud formations to predict upcoming weather patterns in the New England area. This meteorology lesson encourages 2nd through 5th graders to use sky observations as data for scientific forecasting.