Particle Playground

A comprehensive three-part vocabulary sequence focused on the fundamentals of matter, states of matter, and chemical reactions. Aligned with the Savvas Science curriculum, it supports vocabulary acquisition through matching, word banks, and visual tasks.

A comprehensive vocabulary exploration unit designed to master all 31 essential matter and change terms using real-world scenarios and structured scaffolding.

A structured 2-page student recording sheet and lab log where students draw models, record observations, and complete checks for understanding during their rotation.

A game design and mathematics sequence where students deconstruct and build idle game mechanics, loop design, and exponential growth formulas.

A foundational lesson breaking down the basic vocabulary of matter and its structures for special education students. It covers essential vocabulary such as matter, atoms, elements, properties, molecules, bonds, extended structures, and crystals using highly structured, visual organizers.

A set of 4 large, visually striking, and laminated-ready station task cards outlining step-by-step instructions and visual models for each of the Particle Playground rotation stations.

An ecology and life science curriculum sequence exploring the microscopic and macroscopic systems of our planet, from cellular organelles and biological organization to Earth's interconnected spheres.

A series of three highly supportive vocabulary worksheets designed for 6th grade self-contained special education students, focusing on the structures, states, and changes of matter.

A comprehensive lesson plan and station setup guide for teachers, detailing materials, safety, station procedures, guiding questions, and clear diagrams for organizing the Particle Playground rotation.

A comprehensive teacher professional development and model lesson plan sequence. It equips educators with hands-on mineral testing protocols, inquiry-based (3D) NGSS teaching strategies, geological vocabulary support, and formative assessment tools for grades 4-8.

Delves into physical and chemical changes, chemical reactions, the conservation of mass and energy, and synthetic materials.

An interactive, highly visual ecosystem unit designed for 7th/8th grade MCAS standards but adapted to a 4th-grade reading and comprehension level. The unit explores abiotic/biotic factors, energy flow, interactions, and disruptions through hands-on activities, adapted readings, visual slides, and scaffolded assessments.