A 5th-grade science lesson exploring the climate of Antarctica as a cold desert and the unique biological adaptations of animals found throughout Oceania and Antarctica.
A 5th-grade science lesson exploring the biological impact of nature on the human brain, featuring a hands-on outdoor experiment to measure stress levels.
Students explore the ecosystem beneath the forest floor, focusing on animals that create tunnels and live among tree roots.
A lesson exploring the characteristics, classification, and social behavior of prehistoric Sabertooth cats.
A lesson focused on the formation of sedimentary rocks and how their layers serve as a timeline for life on Earth, specifically focusing on the sequence of formation and fossil aging.
A lesson exploring the unique life cycle of periodical cicadas and how their emergence patterns help them survive and reproduce.
A hands-on science lab using crackers, water, and plastic bags to simulate the digestive process, with differentiated materials for various learner needs.
A lesson introducing students to various ecosystems through vocabulary and visual identification. Students will learn the key characteristics of different biomes including forests, deserts, and oceans.
A lesson that uses a 'mystery drink' metaphor to teach students about computer viruses and the critical importance of asking for permission before downloading files from the internet.
A 5th-grade STEM lesson where students explore the concept of neurodiversity and engineering through the lens of Jack and Jill's creative solution to a water transport problem. Students will design and build their own aqueducts to move water without carrying it, reflecting on how 'thinking outside the box' leads to innovation.
A comprehensive lesson exploring how the five sense organs collect data and send signals to the brain for processing. Students will learn the pathway from stimulus to perception through reading, mapping, and assessment.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the five human sense organs, their functions, and essential care practices to maintain sensory health.
A comprehensive lesson investigating aquatic ecosystems through leaf pack analysis. Students identify macroinvertebrates, explore their specialized adaptations, and evaluate how human activities impact water quality and biodiversity.