Students will learn about tornado formation and intensity before working in groups to design a comprehensive severe weather safety plan and checklist.
Students explore the essential methods of purifying water through hands-on experimentation. They will learn the roles of physical filtration and phase changes (evaporation) in removing contaminants from water samples.
A lesson exploring the continuous movement of water on Earth through a detailed diagram of the water cycle, focusing on the roles of energy and gravity.
A high-engagement, post-testing biology project focusing on environmental science and ecological impact through choice-based research and collaborative synthesis.
An introductory lesson on waste management and recycling where students practice sorting materials and learning key environmental vocabulary.
A comprehensive exploration of genetic engineering, focusing on CRISPR technology, the complexities of pleiotropy, and the ethical implications of designer genes. Students analyze the trade-offs between medical advancement and genetic diversity.
A creative engineering project where students design and build a game that incorporates functional series and parallel circuits, applying principles of Ohm's Law and electric power.
A foundational lesson on the Scientific Method, covering definitions, steps, variables, and data collection methods.
Explores global circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans driven by unequal heating and Earth's rotation, culminating in a modified unit assessment.
Focuses on how air masses and pressure changes create weather patterns, featuring hands-on observation of cloud formation.
Students explore how the sun's energy and gravity drive the movement of water through the Earth's systems using a field-journal style approach.
A collaborative jigsaw activity where students become experts on different renewable energy sources before teaching their peers and synthesising their knowledge.
A fun, differentiated Earth Day celebration for 2nd-4th graders and life skills students, featuring hands-on missions to protect the planet after a week of testing.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the science, ethics, and consequences of gene editing through the fictional case study of Zion. Students will learn about CRISPR, pleiotropy, and the societal implications of 'designer' traits.
A comprehensive environmental science project broken into manageable phases, from research to final presentation. Students investigate global environmental challenges and propose solutions through a 'mission-based' framework.
Students apply their scientific and mathematical knowledge to create either a Community Garden Design or a Garden Business Plan, culminating in a formal presentation.
Students explore plant life cycles and photosynthesis while practicing multi-step multiplication and division problems related to gardening logistics and plant needs.
A lesson exploring the impact of invasive yellow crazy ants on Christmas Island's ecosystem and the innovative biocontrol methods used to manage them.
A high-stakes collaborative review game where students work in teams to solve chemistry-themed challenges covering atoms, elements, changes, and compounds.
This lesson explores the ecological impact of yellow crazy ants on Christmas Island and the innovative biological control methods used to protect the island's unique biodiversity. Students will analyze a scientific report and master key academic vocabulary related to conservation and ecology.
This lesson introduces students to producers, consumers, and decomposers, focusing on the direction of energy flow in food chains and the complexity of food webs. Students will participate in station-based activities to simulate ecosystem dynamics and analyze the impact of species removal.
An in-depth look at the Isle Royale long-term study, focusing on graphing population data and analyzing the factors that influence ecosystem stability.
A student-centered exploration of the skeletal system using sports and athletic performance as a framework. Students discover bone functions, structures, and joint mechanics through inquiry-based activities and scouting missions.
A lesson focused on identifying and understanding the specific functions of essential mechanical tools used in repair shops.
A research-focused lesson where students step into the shoes of a wildlife biologist to document the physical traits, habitats, and behaviors of a mammal of their choice.
A lesson focused on simple, actionable steps students can take to reduce energy consumption at home and school.
A comprehensive introduction to the five stages of design thinking, guiding students through empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing.
A comprehensive STEM project choice unit designed for 7th-grade students to explore various scientific and engineering topics through self-directed learning and creative output.