Students step into the shoes of meteorologists, using scripts and props to report on a wide variety of weather phenomena across a fictional map.

The finale of the course where students synthesize their proposal, budget data, and marketing assets into a high-impact digital presentation. Students learn presentation design, media integration, and public speaking skills to present their ideas to a panel of 'Sharks'.

Now that the data is solid and the business plan is formed, students must “market” their solution or product. This unit pushes word processing beyond just text into layout, graphic integration, and copyright-safe image sourcing.

The second unit of the computer skills course where students use spreadsheet software to prove their business ideas are viable. They learn about costs, profits, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE), and data visualization through charts and graphs.

The first unit of a 6th-grade computer skills course focusing on brainstorming business ideas, keyboarding foundations, and word processing basics. Students form teams and learn to create professional documents while practicing digital safety and file management.

A 5-day 5E cycle investigating Earth's volcanic patterns. Students engage with the 'Ring of Fire' through mapping, analyze data to find patterns, and apply their learning to evaluate local geological safety.

A comprehensive introduction to radiometric dating, explaining how scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the absolute age of rocks and fossils, and comparing it to relative dating methods.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the three primary states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their physical properties, designed for 6th-grade students. Includes visual aids, guided note-taking, and teacher-led instruction.

A hands-on chemistry session where students experiment with non-Newtonian fluids and acid-base reactions to create fizzing eruptions and gooey textures.

Students become engineers by designing a marble maze that incorporates simple machines like inclined planes and levers using cardboard and recyclables.

An introduction to aerodynamics and space travel where students design, build, and test various flight models using simple household items.

Students explore nature by building mini-ecosystems and learning about water purification using natural and recycled materials.

A foundational lesson on photosynthesis for middle schoolers, framing plants as 'Solar Kitchens' that convert light energy into chemical energy. The lesson covers reactants, products, the role of chloroplasts, and the importance of the process for life on Earth.

An in-depth study of the Monarch butterfly's life cycle, focusing on the four stages of complete metamorphosis and the critical ecological role of milkweed.

Weeks 1 focus on the scale of the solar system, the Sun, and the terrestrial planets, emphasizing executive functioning through organizational 'Mission Logs' and perspective-taking via planetary viewpoints.

Explore the fundamentals of atoms, the periodic table, and chemical bonding through the story of Carmela's science class. This lesson covers atomic structure, valence electrons, and types of bonding in a bilingual format.

A comprehensive introduction to sewing machine operation for middle schoolers, covering safety, machine anatomy, threading, and basic stitches. Students will learn how to prepare their machine and troubleshoot common issues like tension.

A comprehensive Grade 4 Science test prep lesson aligned to Arkansas Academic Standards, covering ecosystems, energy, waves, and Earth's surface through observation and data interpretation.

A high-intensity Grade 5 Science review session specifically designed for the Arkansas ATLAS assessment, covering matter, ecosystems, Earth systems, and space.

A comprehensive Grade 6 Science review lesson covering cells, body systems, energy, Earth's history, and weather patterns, specifically designed for Arkansas ATLAS test preparation.

A comprehensive introduction to the microscopic world of animal and plant cells, exploring key organelles and their functions through visual diagrams and hands-on labeling.

An interdisciplinary lesson exploring ecological footprints through the unique environmental context of the Jemez Valley. Students analyze local resource consumption and research regional conservation to develop a sense of environmental stewardship.

A lesson exploring the mountain ecosystem of giant pandas, focusing on their specialized diet and the importance of conservation.