Sweet Solutions

A comprehensive teacher professional development and model lesson plan sequence. It equips educators with hands-on mineral testing protocols, inquiry-based (3D) NGSS teaching strategies, geological vocabulary support, and formative assessment tools for grades 4-8.

A multi-sensory station rotation lesson where students explore atoms, molecules, and the building blocks of matter. Through tactile building, visual models, and structured inquiry, students grasp fundamental particle physics in a highly engaging, cooperative setup.

A structured 2-page student recording sheet and lab log where students draw models, record observations, and complete checks for understanding during their rotation.

A comprehensive elementary/middle school astronomy unit exploring the predictable patterns of Earth and sky. Students investigate why constellations change seasonally and decode the predictable cycle of lunar phases through hands-on models, observations, and guided inquiry.

A foundational lesson breaking down the basic vocabulary of matter and its structures for special education students. It covers essential vocabulary such as matter, atoms, elements, properties, molecules, bonds, extended structures, and crystals using highly structured, visual organizers.

A set of 4 large, visually striking, and laminated-ready station task cards outlining step-by-step instructions and visual models for each of the Particle Playground rotation stations.

A hands-on, inquiry-based elementary science unit investigating the secrets of photosynthesis. Students act as 'Plant Power Detectives' conducting wet labs, including leaf chromatography and Elodea oxygen bubble experiments, to discover how plants capture light, make food, and produce oxygen.

A culinary science lesson exploring the chemistry, biology, and history of cheese making. Students investigate how milk transforms into diverse cheese families through microbes, enzymes, and aging, paired with a sensory analysis activity.

A comprehensive lesson plan and station setup guide for teachers, detailing materials, safety, station procedures, guiding questions, and clear diagrams for organizing the Particle Playground rotation.

A 7-week STEM and innovation program for kids ages 8-13 at Mattahunt. Youth participants lead peer-to-peer design challenges, develop teamwork skills, and build self-efficacy through hands-on leadership roles.

An introductory STEM and cooperative learning lesson where students work in teams to save Sam, a gummy worm stranded on a capsized boat, using only paperclips to retrieve and equip his life preserver.

A set of 8 highly structured, visual vocabulary worksheets designed specifically for special education students. Each worksheet targets a core concept (Matter, Atom, Element, Property, Molecule, Bond, Extended Structure, Crystal) using a hybrid design featuring a customized Frayer Model with sentence starters and drawing spaces, coupled with a guided fill-in-the-blank real-world scenario.