A foundational introduction to ecosystems, biomes, and the roles living things play in their environments. Students explore biotic and abiotic factors and the simple energy paths within food chains and webs.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson exploring the mechanics of earthquakes, tectonic plate movements, and the build-up of seismic energy. Students engage in a hands-on simulation to visualize how stress and friction lead to sudden crustal shifts.
An introductory exploration of cybersecurity fundamentals for middle and high school students, covering the CIA triad, common threats, and defensive strategies through hands-on projects and conceptual mapping.
Students become geological detectives to investigate how rocks change over time through heat, pressure, and erosion, culminating in a mystery-solving identification challenge.
A comprehensive review lesson on the digestive system and enzyme function, focusing on the path of food, mechanical vs. chemical digestion, and enzyme specificity through interactive activities and guided notes.
A 30-minute PLC session designed to analyze Grade 5 and 8 MCAS Science results, identifying cross-curricular opportunities for improvement through data-driven discussion and actionable teaching strategies.
A movement-based scavenger hunt where students solve 'planetary mysteries' covering Earth's spheres, internal layers, and the rock cycle. This lesson includes task cards and a structured recording sheet for 6th grade science review.
Students explore how materials interact with water and energy, focusing on solubility, density, and the conduction of heat and electricity.
Students investigate the physical properties of solid objects, including hardness, flexibility, magnetism, and how states of matter define a material's initial form.
Investigates how living and nonliving things interact within an ecosystem, focusing on energy flow and environmental balance.
Explores the six simple machines and how they make work easier by changing the direction or magnitude of a force.
This lesson explores how living and nonliving components interact within an ecosystem, focusing on energy flow and population dynamics.
A 45-minute introductory lesson on macroinvertebrates and their role as bioindicators, preparing students for a leaf pack study. Students will learn key ecosystem vocabulary and identification techniques across grades 5-9.
A series of visual anchor charts designed for reference during laboratory investigations into plant vascular systems, photosynthesis, and transpiration.
A fun, introductory lesson on the human skeletal system focusing on four major structures: the skull, rib cage, spine, and femur. Students will learn the functions of these bones through a museum-themed presentation and a labeling activity.
A quick 30-minute introduction to the skeletal system, focusing on its main functions and the names of key bones in the human body. Students will explore how their 'internal frame' helps them move and stay protected.
A high-energy, movement-based review activity where students solve 'medical cases' by identifying body systems and their functions. This lesson includes task cards for a classroom scavenger hunt and a structured recording sheet for students.
A 6th-8th grade science and health lesson exploring neuroplasticity through a hands-on yarn simulation and a video-based discussion. Students learn how neural pathways strengthen through use and dissolve through neglect.
A 5th-grade science lesson exploring the biological impact of nature on the human brain, featuring a hands-on outdoor experiment to measure stress levels.
A lesson exploring the diverse animals that call trees their home, focusing on identification and the specific parts of the tree they inhabit.