The finale of the course where students synthesize their proposal, budget data, and marketing assets into a high-impact digital presentation. Students learn presentation design, media integration, and public speaking skills to present their ideas to a panel of 'Sharks'.

Now that the data is solid and the business plan is formed, students must “market” their solution or product. This unit pushes word processing beyond just text into layout, graphic integration, and copyright-safe image sourcing.

The second unit of the computer skills course where students use spreadsheet software to prove their business ideas are viable. They learn about costs, profits, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE), and data visualization through charts and graphs.

The first unit of a 6th-grade computer skills course focusing on brainstorming business ideas, keyboarding foundations, and word processing basics. Students form teams and learn to create professional documents while practicing digital safety and file management.

A comprehensive introduction to radiometric dating, explaining how scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the absolute age of rocks and fossils, and comparing it to relative dating methods.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the three primary states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their physical properties, designed for 6th-grade students. Includes visual aids, guided note-taking, and teacher-led instruction.

A foundational lesson on photosynthesis for middle schoolers, framing plants as 'Solar Kitchens' that convert light energy into chemical energy. The lesson covers reactants, products, the role of chloroplasts, and the importance of the process for life on Earth.

Weeks 1 focus on the scale of the solar system, the Sun, and the terrestrial planets, emphasizing executive functioning through organizational 'Mission Logs' and perspective-taking via planetary viewpoints.

Explore the fundamentals of atoms, the periodic table, and chemical bonding through the story of Carmela's science class. This lesson covers atomic structure, valence electrons, and types of bonding in a bilingual format.

A comprehensive introduction to sewing machine operation for middle schoolers, covering safety, machine anatomy, threading, and basic stitches. Students will learn how to prepare their machine and troubleshoot common issues like tension.

A lesson exploring how energy flows through an ecosystem using food webs. Students learn key vocabulary and identify roles of different organisms within their environment.

A comprehensive introduction to the microscopic world of animal and plant cells, exploring key organelles and their functions through visual diagrams and hands-on labeling.

An interdisciplinary lesson exploring ecological footprints through the unique environmental context of the Jemez Valley. Students analyze local resource consumption and research regional conservation to develop a sense of environmental stewardship.

A lesson exploring the mountain ecosystem of giant pandas, focusing on their specialized diet and the importance of conservation.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the scientific causes, effects, and prevention of brain freeze (ice cream headaches). Students read an informational text, analyze evidence, and understand the biological protection mechanisms of the brain.

An interactive exploration of Earth's shifting plates, boundary types, and the evidence for continental drift. Students will analyze how the lithosphere moves and the landforms created by these massive geological forces.

A beginner-friendly introduction to Blender 4.0, focusing on navigation, object transformations, and essential edit mode tools for 3D modeling.