Students investigate the lifecycle of common materials and develop a data-backed proposal to improve local waste management and recycling systems. This lesson scaffolds the research process from initial inquiry to a formal persuasive proposal.
An introductory chemistry lesson based on Maya's discovery of atoms, bonds, and reactions, available in English and Spanish with hands-on practice.
A lesson exploring the advancements and ethical considerations of biotechnology, including cloning, genetic engineering, and designer genes, based on a visit to the Future Science Institute.
A comprehensive 100-question final review encompassing all domains of computer science covered in the sequence.
Students investigate and compare the atmospheric compositions of planets in our solar system, exploring how Earth's unique air supports life while analyzing the extreme environments of our celestial neighbors.
A comprehensive unit on cellular transport mechanisms, including passive and active transport, osmosis, and homeostasis, featuring hands-on scenario analysis and visual review materials.
An integrated math and science lesson where 4th graders use measurement, budgeting, and chemical property analysis to create and investigate custom slime.
A comprehensive exploration of the skeletal system's structure and function, focusing on domain-specific vocabulary and figurative language. Students will analyze a detailed passage to understand how bones support and protect the human body.
A comprehensive exploration of the human digestive system, focusing on key processes, organ functions, and evidence-based reading comprehension.
A lesson on secondary succession, focusing on how ecosystems recover after disturbances like fire or farming when soil is already present.
A lesson exploring the structural and functional differences between DNA and RNA, focusing on molecular components and their roles in genetic expression.
A comprehensive IPC chemistry final exam lesson covering counting atoms, bonding, reactions, and balancing equations. Includes the exam, student answer sheet, and teacher key.
A comprehensive study unit covering the principles of Mendelian and Non-Mendelian inheritance, alongside practical pedigree analysis tools.
A comprehensive assessment covering Mendelian genetics, incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits through word problems and pedigree analysis.
The final summative project where students act as lead investigators on a cold case, applying their knowledge of DNA, serology, toxicology, and impression evidence to identify a suspect.
A concise practice lesson focused on balancing chemical equations and identifying the five primary types of chemical reactions for high school chemistry students.
A guided practice lesson on photosynthesis focusing on Van Helmont's experiment and the chemistry of the photosynthetic equation, designed for students with executive function and reading challenges.
A lesson exploring the role of AI in education through a story about responsible use, featuring comprehension questions, a vocabulary matching activity, and a reflective writing prompt.
A comprehensive exploration of the water cycle, focusing on informational text analysis, vocabulary development, and understanding Earth's natural systems.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the stages of primary succession, focusing on the role of pioneer species in transforming bare rock into a mature community.
In this lesson, students explore the world of theme park engineering by identifying simple machines within famous attractions. They will apply their knowledge through a hands-on design challenge and a vocabulary matching game.
Examines the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, including orbits, phases, and seasons.
Investigates the physical properties of matter, including mass, volume, density, and states of matter.
Explores how energy flows through ecosystems via food webs and the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers.
A set of self-contained reading and research activities covering three core 5th-grade science topics to keep students engaged and quiet.
An introduction to the fascinating kingdom of fungi, covering their unique characteristics, life cycles, and ecological roles for 5th-grade students.
A comprehensive final examination covering biotechnology, the Human Genome Project, genetic engineering, and cloning for high school biology students.
A comprehensive capstone assessment covering CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) domains, including multiple-choice questions and performance-based scenarios.
A data-driven investigation into renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, focusing on efficiency, cost, and environmental impact for 7th-grade students.
A comprehensive project guide for 4th-grade students to research a scientific topic or pioneer and produce a professional-style podcast. The lesson includes a project overview, a detailed research notebook, and a script-writing template with guided sentence stems.
A lesson exploring the characteristics of magnetic and electric forces, their similarities and differences, and the fundamental concept of electromagnetism.
A comprehensive set of materials to introduce high school students to the diverse competitive events offered by Business Professionals of America (BPA). Includes a visual flyer and a detailed event directory.
A foundational lesson on electron configurations, covering subshell filling orders, orbital notation, and specific examples to visualize how electrons occupy atomic space.
In this inquiry-based science lesson, students step into the roles of master bakers to investigate the states of matter. By observing 'kitchen' reactions and transformations, students learn to identify solids, liquids, and gases while exploring the difference between reversible and irreversible changes.
A chemistry-meets-culinary lesson for grades 2-4 where students investigate the states of matter and changes through a 'bake-off' theme using simple kitchen science.
Students step into the roles of pastry chefs to investigate states of matter. Through 'kitchen science,' they observe physical and chemical changes as they simulate baking processes using common household ingredients.