A gamified review lesson focusing on Earth's four spheres and the water cycle. Students take on the role of agents to identify sphere interactions and track the movement of water through the Earth system.
A collection of supplemental activities to reinforce foundational concepts of DNA, inheritance, and genetics. Students will practice vocabulary, sequencing biological structures, and verifying facts through interactive worksheets.
An exploration of the rock cycle's dynamic processes, from the fiery birth of igneous rocks to the transformative heat and pressure of metamorphism. Students will learn how Earth constantly recycles its crust through physical and chemical changes.
Students identify various landforms and apply their knowledge of geological processes to design their own island ecosystem in a culminating project.
A deep dive into the forces of weathering and erosion using mechanical simulations to observe how rocks break down and move over time.
Students explore the three main types of rocks and the processes that transform them through a hands-on simulation using crayons to represent the rock cycle.
An engaging lesson on animal adaptations designed for 5th-grade students who struggle with reading. The lesson uses high-interest examples, simplified text, and visual supports to explain how physical and behavioral traits help animals survive in extreme environments.
Students act as 'Marine Bio-Engineers' to design and build artificial reef structures that support a healthy ecosystem on Mystery Island's coast, focusing on biotic and abiotic interactions.
Students design and build 'Food Web Restoration' models to visualize and explain the flow of energy from producers to multiple consumers on Mystery Island.
Students design and build 'Weather Shields' to protect a model plant from extreme temperature and precipitation changes on Mystery Island, exploring how environmental factors affect organisms.
Students act as 'Botanical Engineers' to design and build seed models that can travel through the air to reach new parts of Mystery Island, focusing on seed dispersal methods.
Students design external structures for a 'Mystery Organism' to help it meet its basic needs (food, water, shelter) on Mystery Island, focusing on the link between structure and function.
A deep dive into the subatomic origins of plate tectonics, tracing the journey from unstable nuclei to the massive convection currents that move continents.
A comprehensive assessment lesson focusing on the specific events of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis through detailed matching exercises.
This lesson explores advanced rotational dynamics, focusing on the application of Newton's Second Law for rotation to massive pulleys and rolling objects where static friction provides the necessary torque for rolling without slipping.
An introductory lesson on tiger-related vocabulary, focusing on conservation, biology, and habitat through kid-friendly definitions and syllable practice.
A comprehensive 60-minute lesson exploring the differences and mathematical relationships between translational and rotational kinetic energy, featuring guided reading, visual organizers, and problem-solving.
A 5th-grade science lesson focused on the mechanics of hand hygiene and the spread of pathogens. Students engage in a hands-on simulation to visualize how germs move and learn the CDC-recommended 5-step handwashing technique.
Reviewing Earth's four spheres, the water cycle, properties of stars, and the engineering design process with a full practice assessment.
A deep dive into properties of matter, states of matter, conservation of mass, and the difference between physical and chemical changes.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade science lesson that transforms students into junior meteorologists, covering weather phenomena, measurement tools, and forecasting through hands-on observation and data analysis.
A detective-themed lesson where students become 'Change Detectives' to investigate physical and chemical changes through mystery scenarios and hands-on observations.
A comprehensive 40-minute lesson on distinguishing between physical and chemical changes in matter through everyday examples and property analysis.
A concise, 5-day science unit covering plant structures, life cycles, environmental needs, and soil types designed for 20-minute instructional blocks.
A vibrant introduction to weather patterns for Kindergarteners, focusing on observation and daily tracking. Students explore different types of weather through visual aids, movement, and a weekly weather journal.
An engaging science lesson for 2nd graders that explores the life cycles of plants, butterflies, and frogs. Students will observe, sequence, and describe the stages of growth and change in the natural world.
An introductory weather lesson for 1st graders focusing on observation, the water cycle, and basic forecasting through hands-on activities and visual learning.
An introductory science lesson for 1st graders focusing on weather patterns, the water cycle, and basic meteorological observation. Students explore different weather types and create their own weather tracking tools.