Focuses on the basic movements of Earth (rotation vs. revolution), the phases of the moon, and the basics of light waves as they relate to space exploration.
A step-by-step Scratch coding project where students build a physics-based bottle flip game. This lesson covers events, motion, loops, and variables through an engaging arcade-style project.
An introduction to biomimicry for 1st Grade students, exploring how plants and animals inspire human inventions through interactive slides and creative worksheets.
A comprehensive lesson introducing K-1st grade students to debugging through the lens of Kodable. Students identify, circle, and fix errors in directional code sequences to help their Fuzz friends navigate grids.
An advanced extension unit for Grade 6 students who have completed 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'. This project-based learning experience focuses on engineering, resourcefulness, and community-driven innovation through a variety of high-level project choices.
Understanding how digital information is sent via binary code and assessing student knowledge of these concepts.
Exploring programming logic through loops and creating a project guide for a drone delivery program.
Introduction to the forces of flight and key terminology used in both aeronautics and computer science for disaster relief missions.
A highly visual lesson designed for WIDA Level 1 ELs, focusing on the phases of mitosis and the process of cell division using simplified language and clear diagrams.
A comprehensive rocket launch log and instructional guide for the PLTW Science of Flight module, focusing on data collection, aeronautical design, and flight analysis.
This lesson advances 4th-grade students' spreadsheet skills, moving beyond basic data entry to explore sorting, formatting, and the power of simple formulas.
A comprehensive exploration of Simple Harmonic Motion, covering restoring forces, kinematic descriptions, and the conservation of mechanical energy in oscillating systems.
A comprehensive science lesson exploring the relationship between skin bacteria and body odor, explaining how deodorants and antiperspirants work to keep us fresh.
Covers the four gas and ice giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), along with dwarf planets and a final unit review.
Explores the Sun as our central star and the characteristics of the four inner terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars).