A 2-day hands-on engineering and art project where students build a paper zoetrope to explore the physics of light and the foundations of animation. Day 1 focuses on construction and the science of persistence of vision, while Day 2 focuses on creating and testing animation strips.

A comprehensive lesson on how energy moves through an ecosystem, from the sun to apex predators. Includes assessments on food chains, food webs, and the laws of thermodynamics in biology.

A comprehensive review of the unit's key concepts followed by a summative assessment to measure student understanding.

Peek inside the internal departments of a company to understand how functions like Marketing, Finance, and HR work together.

Compare different ways a business can be legally structured, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

Investigate how businesses satisfy human needs and wants through the production of goods and services within the framework of supply and demand.

Explore the fundamental purpose of a business, distinguishing between for-profit and non-profit organizations and identifying the role of profit.

A warm-up lesson introducing the concept of recombinant DNA through the real-world example of insulin production, using a guided drawing approach for 6th grade students.

An introductory lesson on the four principles of natural selection, specifically designed for students who benefit from visual support and simplified language. Students will explore variation, overproduction, selection, and adaptation.

A comprehensive introduction to invasive species, exploring how non-native plants and animals disrupt ecosystems and what can be done to stop them. Students will analyze real-world case studies of biological 'invaders' through a high-stakes dossier-style presentation.

A foundational lesson on the characteristics of life and the factors that shape ecological populations, designed to help students distinguish between living and non-living systems and understand environmental impacts.

A lesson exploring how toxins like DDT travel and concentrate through food chains, leading to biological magnification.

An introductory lesson exploring the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, its practical applications in daily life, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.

This lesson explores how plants and animals inherit traits from their parents, how traits can vary within a species, and how environmental factors can influence an organism's characteristics.

This lesson covers the fundamentals of energy transfer through food webs and the various types of interactions (competition, predation, symbiosis) that shape ecosystems.

An introductory chemistry lesson based on Maya's discovery of atoms, bonds, and reactions, available in English and Spanish with hands-on practice.

A lesson exploring the advancements and ethical considerations of biotechnology, including cloning, genetic engineering, and designer genes, based on a visit to the Future Science Institute.

A comprehensive 100-question final review encompassing all domains of computer science covered in the sequence.

Students investigate and compare the atmospheric compositions of planets in our solar system, exploring how Earth's unique air supports life while analyzing the extreme environments of our celestial neighbors.

A comprehensive unit on cellular transport mechanisms, including passive and active transport, osmosis, and homeostasis, featuring hands-on scenario analysis and visual review materials.

Students investigate the lifecycle of common materials and develop a data-backed proposal to improve local waste management and recycling systems. This lesson scaffolds the research process from initial inquiry to a formal persuasive proposal.

A comprehensive exploration of the skeletal system's structure and function, focusing on domain-specific vocabulary and figurative language. Students will analyze a detailed passage to understand how bones support and protect the human body.

A comprehensive exploration of the human digestive system, focusing on key processes, organ functions, and evidence-based reading comprehension.

A grammar review lesson where students become 'Speech Detectives' to identify nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in complex sentences. This lesson focuses on the functional application of parts of speech in context.

A lesson on secondary succession, focusing on how ecosystems recover after disturbances like fire or farming when soil is already present.

A comprehensive study unit covering the principles of Mendelian and Non-Mendelian inheritance, alongside practical pedigree analysis tools.

A guided practice lesson on photosynthesis focusing on Van Helmont's experiment and the chemistry of the photosynthetic equation, designed for students with executive function and reading challenges.

A lesson exploring the role of AI in education through a story about responsible use, featuring comprehension questions, a vocabulary matching activity, and a reflective writing prompt.

A comprehensive exploration of the water cycle, focusing on informational text analysis, vocabulary development, and understanding Earth's natural systems.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the stages of primary succession, focusing on the role of pioneer species in transforming bare rock into a mature community.

In this lesson, students explore the world of theme park engineering by identifying simple machines within famous attractions. They will apply their knowledge through a hands-on design challenge and a vocabulary matching game.

A data-driven investigation into renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, focusing on efficiency, cost, and environmental impact for 7th-grade students.

A lesson exploring the characteristics of magnetic and electric forces, their similarities and differences, and the fundamental concept of electromagnetism.

A data-driven investigation into renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, focusing on efficiency, cost, and environmental impact for 7th-grade students.

An 8th-grade science lesson exploring how physical adaptations drive survival and how environmental shifts lead to extinction. Students will engage with a slide presentation, guided notes, a hands-on beak simulation, and visual task cards.

A lesson exploring the mechanics of AI generators and their social impact, specifically focusing on the experiences of young African Americans in tech and representation.

An integrated study of the four core Earth Science standards: properties of minerals, the rock cycle, Earth's layers, and plate tectonics. This lesson provides the instructional framework and student activities for a complete geology unit.

This integrated lesson explores the properties of matter and the forces of gravity. Students will analyze scientific claims by identifying the reasons and evidence used to support them, bridging physical science concepts with critical reading skills.