A collection of highly visual, simplified resources designed for students with reading and word comprehension challenges to master the basics of Python programming.
A speech therapy session focusing on oral speaking clarity and peer feedback using a recording studio theme. Students practice speech rate, volume, and articulation.
This lesson focuses on developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills through the lens of career exploration and personal narratives, specifically designed for high school students with special needs. Students will practice identifying key details, making inferences, and connecting text to real-world scenarios.
Week 2 of the EF module focuses on identifying common organizational 'glitches' and matching them to systems like color-coding, planners, and visual schedules. Students create a personal 'Organization Blueprint' for their physical and digital spaces.
A guide to help individuals determine the urgency of their communication and choose the right time to speak with staff members.
A series of interactive stations focused on the intersection of biology and environmental science, specifically designed for ESOL learners to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking through the lens of human impact and Earth Day.
Week 7 of the Executive Functioning module, focusing on Working Memory. Students learn strategies to hold and manipulate 'data streams' using chunking, visualization, and external systems.
A comprehensive set of extension activities for the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', featuring reading analysis, creative writing, renewable energy research, and a hands-on STEM engineering challenge.
A deep dive into how short constructed response (SCR) questions are scored on the Biology STAAR test, focusing on the mechanisms of evolution and the impact of genetic mutations.
A health-focused lesson on the importance of fruits and vegetables, understanding humans as consumers, and planning balanced, nutritious meals.
An investigation into the physical properties of matter, including mass, volume, and state changes, through observation and assessment.
Students explore the life cycles of various plants, including flowering plants, vegetables, and trees, while understanding the role of plants as producers in an ecosystem.
This lesson helps 6th grade students understand ADHD medication management, specifically focusing on how Methylphenidate (stimulants) and Guanfacine (non-stimulants) work individually and together to support focus, emotional regulation, and school success.
An immersive study of lions, exploring their social structures, habitats, and survival strategies in the African savanna.
Focuses on external supports like checklists and planners to reduce working memory load and build lasting habits.
Explores visualization techniques and mnemonics as 'mental snapshots' to help information stick in the brain's workbench.
Teaches the strategy of chunking and categorization to help the brain process larger amounts of information more efficiently.
Introduces the concept of working memory using the 'Brain Workbench' analogy and helps the student identify their own memory strengths and challenges.
A collection of unit-wide resources for the Force Field Academy, including a master shopping list and student achievement certificates.
Upper elementary students design and conduct experimental investigations to test the effects of friction, gravity, and force on systems like cars and rockets. Alignment: TEKS 4.7(A), 5.7(B).