A comprehensive 45-minute lesson exploring the mechanics of earthquakes, tectonic plate movements, and the build-up of seismic energy. Students engage in a hands-on simulation to visualize how stress and friction lead to sudden crustal shifts.

An introductory exploration of cybersecurity fundamentals for middle and high school students, covering the CIA triad, common threats, and defensive strategies through hands-on projects and conceptual mapping.

Students explore the intersection of physical electronics and digital audio by building interactive sound installations. They will learn about conductivity, circuit logic, and basic programming to transform everyday objects into musical instruments.

A comprehensive review lesson on the digestive system and enzyme function, focusing on the path of food, mechanical vs. chemical digestion, and enzyme specificity through interactive activities and guided notes.

A comprehensive review lesson on the digestive system and enzyme function, focusing on the path of food, mechanical vs. chemical digestion, and enzyme specificity through interactive activities and guided notes.

A 30-minute PLC session designed to analyze Grade 5 and 8 MCAS Science results, identifying cross-curricular opportunities for improvement through data-driven discussion and actionable teaching strategies.

A movement-based scavenger hunt where students solve 'planetary mysteries' covering Earth's spheres, internal layers, and the rock cycle. This lesson includes task cards and a structured recording sheet for 6th grade science review.

Students explore how materials interact with water and energy, focusing on solubility, density, and the conduction of heat and electricity.

Students investigate the physical properties of solid objects, including hardness, flexibility, magnetism, and how states of matter define a material's initial form.

Investigates how living and nonliving things interact within an ecosystem, focusing on energy flow and environmental balance.

Explores the six simple machines and how they make work easier by changing the direction or magnitude of a force.

This lesson explores how living and nonliving components interact within an ecosystem, focusing on energy flow and population dynamics.

A foundational introduction to ecosystems, biomes, and the roles living things play in their environments. Students explore biotic and abiotic factors and the simple energy paths within food chains and webs.

A 45-minute introductory lesson on macroinvertebrates and their role as bioindicators, preparing students for a leaf pack study. Students will learn key ecosystem vocabulary and identification techniques across grades 5-9.

An ecology-themed mystery where students analyze plant biology, photosynthesis rates, and soil chemistry to find who sabotaged the lab's carbon-offset project.

A geology-themed mystery where students analyze mineral properties like hardness, luster, and density to find out who stole a rare lunar meteor sample.

A chemistry-themed mystery where students analyze flame tests, atomic mass, and chemical reactivity to find out who stole a sample of a rare heavy metal.

A physics-themed mystery where students analyze electrical circuits, resistance, and conductivity to find out who short-circuited the lab's main power grid.

A microbiology-themed mystery where students analyze bacterial traits, Gram stains, and antibiotic resistance to find who contaminated a bio-engineered enzyme.

A fast-paced science mystery where students use 8 scientific clues to identify who sabotaged a high-stakes experiment. Students analyze pH, density, chromatography, and more to eliminate suspects.

A series of visual anchor charts designed for reference during laboratory investigations into plant vascular systems, photosynthesis, and transpiration.

A quick 30-minute introduction to the skeletal system, focusing on its main functions and the names of key bones in the human body. Students will explore how their 'internal frame' helps them move and stay protected.

A high-energy, movement-based review activity where students solve 'medical cases' by identifying body systems and their functions. This lesson includes task cards for a classroom scavenger hunt and a structured recording sheet for students.

A lesson exploring the symbiotic relationship between humans and gut bacteria, focusing on the gut-brain connection and the impact of nutrition on mood. Students create metaphors for their microbiome and identify ways to support beneficial bacteria.

A middle school science lesson exploring neuroplasticity through medical recovery case studies. Students investigate how the brain 'reroutes' neural pathways after injury using adaptation and recovery strategies.

A 6th-8th grade science and health lesson exploring neuroplasticity through a hands-on yarn simulation and a video-based discussion. Students learn how neural pathways strengthen through use and dissolve through neglect.

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.

A lesson for 7th-8th grade science focusing on the biological and genetic foundations of autism. Students debunk common myths, analyze brain development through video, and research how the brain interacts with other body systems in co-occurring conditions.

Students explore the ecosystem beneath the forest floor, focusing on animals that create tunnels and live among tree roots.