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.

This lesson explores how natural selection drives population changes and evaluates the evidence for common ancestry. It features a hands-on jigsaw activity and STAAR-aligned practice questions to master TEKS 7C.

Students become geological detectives to investigate how rocks change over time through heat, pressure, and erosion, culminating in a mystery-solving identification challenge.

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.

A lesson focusing on the quantitative analysis of energy flow and matter cycling within ecosystems, emphasizing the 10% rule, productivity, and human impact.

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

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 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 two-block exploration of animal systems, focusing on homeostasis, nutrient absorption, reproduction, and defense mechanisms.

A two-block investigation into plant tissue systems, vascular transport, reproductive adaptations, and environmental responses.

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.

Students analyze the relationship between chemical structure, mode of delivery, and addiction potential using the 'Speed of Delivery' concept. The lesson features a comparative analysis of substances like heroin vs. morphine and vaping vs. nicotine patches to understand the biological 'why' behind addiction.

This lesson connects behavioral symptoms of schizoaffective disorder to neurotransmitter imbalances and explores the pharmacological mechanisms of antipsychotics and mood stabilizers through research and diagramming.

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.