Students examine elastic rebound theory and the physics of stress accumulation at different types of plate boundaries, calculating potential energy release and exploring stick-slip friction.
A comprehensive high school physics curriculum sequence aligned with the Connecticut Next Generation Science Standards (CT-NGSS), focusing on core concepts, quantitative problem-solving, and visual models.
A collection of foundational reference sheets, formula grids, and problem-solving templates designed to support Connecticut high school physics students across all NGSS units.
A comprehensive, visually stunning 2-page CT-NGSS high school physics reference sheet. It includes equation grids, constants, unit conversions, and conceptual visual maps for mechanics, fields, wave anatomy, the EM spectrum, and digital signals.
A year-long, self-paced entrepreneurship curriculum spanning September to May for alternative education students in work-study placements. Students transform real-world work experience into a modular business plan and slide presentation.
A differentiated stoichiometry assessment suite tiered by mathematical complexity, visual scaffolding, and conceptual depth. Features three distinct, parallel versions of a 2-page quiz centered around unique real-world chemistry applications.
Tier 3 (Advanced) Stoichiometry Quiz focusing on green chemistry & automotive emissions (catalytic converters), featuring complex limiting reactant analyses, theoretical yield, and atom economy calculations.
A 3-day cross-curricular STEAM unit where students research biological adaptations, design biomimetic engineering solutions, perform scale calculations, and write a synthesized informational article.
A modular, self-paced entrepreneurship project designed for alternative education students in work-study programs. It bridges real-world work experience with business planning, allowing students to design and pitch their own mock business.
Tier 2 (Standard) Stoichiometry Quiz focusing on aerospace propulsion (hydrazine rocket propellant combustion) with intermediate scaffolding, theoretical yield calculations, and percent yield analysis.
A comprehensive, scaffolded pretest aligned to the GED Science test. It includes student-facing diagnostics for life, physical, earth, and space sciences, alongside a detailed teacher answer key with explanatory feedback.
Tier 1 (Scaffolded) Stoichiometry Quiz focusing on culinary chemistry (baking soda decomposition) with visual roadmaps, pre-structured dimensional analysis grids, and atomic mass reference cards.
A single-page printable official scoring sheet and rubric for the 'OSU Egg Drop' competition. Features clear visual icon indicators for egg damage states (Intact, Hairline, Catastrophic) and details the high-stakes prize and pizza party conditions. Includes clean, dedicated grading regions for Design and Participation with an official scoreboard.
