Earth Science & Astronomy

A unit exploring different habitats through sensory observation and descriptive language, starting with the wide-open grasslands.

A Kindergarten science sequence exploring Earth's materials (soil, rocks, sand) and the dynamic processes of erosion, weathering, and rapid changes like volcanoes. Students act as geologists to observe, sort, and engineer solutions to protect the land.

A Pre-K sequence focused on exploring nature within urban environments. Students learn to identify natural vs. man-made elements, explore city parks, observe urban wildlife, and practice environmental stewardship through caring for street trees and keeping public spaces clean.

An inquiry-based exploration of how cities interact with the natural environment. Students investigate man-made vs. natural features, waste management, green spaces, and urban pollution to design a sustainable city of the future.

A Kindergarten sequence exploring Earth's spherical shape and the basic concept of gravity ('earth pull'). Students use models, physical play, and artistic representation to understand our planet's place in space.

This sequence explores why animals live in different places, focusing on basic needs, land and water environments, extreme temperatures, biomes, and engineering a habitat. Kindergarteners will use inquiry, games, and hands-on building to understand animal survival.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on human impacts, waste management, and environmental protection. Students learn to distinguish natural from human-made objects, understand the effects of litter, practice sorting, explore reuse, and commit to sustainable habits.

A Kindergarten science sequence exploring water and energy as vital earth resources. Students learn about basic needs, the impact of pollution, and practical conservation strategies through hands-on simulations and creative projects.

A Kindergarten sequence exploring where everyday items come from and how to protect the Earth through the 'Three Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Students learn to distinguish natural resources from human-made objects and develop sustainable habits.

A Pre-K sequence focused on exploring nature within urban environments. Students learn to identify natural vs. man-made elements, explore city parks, observe urban wildlife, and practice environmental stewardship through caring for street trees and keeping public spaces clean.

An inquiry-based exploration of how cities interact with the natural environment. Students investigate man-made vs. natural features, waste management, green spaces, and urban pollution to design a sustainable city of the future.

A 4-session sequence for K-3 students to learn about recycling, environmental stewardship, and Earth Day through interactive games and hands-on activities.

A 4-day introduction to weather types and appropriate clothing choices for preschool and kindergarten students. Students explore hot, cold, rainy, and warm/sunny conditions through visual slides, hands-on sorting activities, and creative worksheets.

A kindergarten science and literacy unit exploring weather patterns and seasonal changes through stories and hands-on activities.

A comprehensive K-5 STEM curriculum covering Texas TEKS for Earth and Space Science. Each grade level features two hands-on engineering challenges, interactive slide decks, and STAAR-aligned assessment tools focusing on seasons, lunar patterns, solar system models, and Earth's rotation.

A four-day introductory unit on the signs of spring, focusing on weather changes and nature's awakening. Includes a mix of outdoor exploration and indoor hands-on crafts designed for grades K-3.

A comprehensive unit designed to turn students into nature detectives, focusing on observation, documentation, and appreciation of the local environment for K-6 students.

A comprehensive Pre-K exploration of weather types and seasonal changes through observation, hands-on experiments, and creative activities. Students will learn to identify common weather patterns and understand how the environment changes throughout the year.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on understanding the cyclical nature of months and their connection to seasonal weather patterns and personal experiences.

A project-based sequence for Kindergarten where students explore the sun's heat and use engineering design to build shade structures that protect ice cubes from melting. Students progress from sensory observations to data collection and finally to a hands-on construction challenge.

This Kindergarten sequence introduces the concepts of cause and effect through physical exploration, logical reasoning, social-emotional awareness, and narrative construction. Students learn to identify why things happen and the consequences of actions across physical, environmental, and social contexts.

This sequence transforms Kindergarten students into junior meteorologists, focusing on predicting and communicating weather patterns through observation, symbolic decoding, and role-play. Students move from recognizing simple sequences (like dark clouds before rain) to delivering their own televised weather reports.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on how living things adapt to and stay safe in different weather conditions. Students explore personal clothing choices, animal shelters, sun safety, and severe weather routines, culminating in a community design project.

This sequence explores the four seasons through weather patterns, environmental changes, and human adaptations. Kindergarten students will learn to identify characteristics of each season and understand the repeating nature of the annual cycle.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on observing and describing daily weather using the five senses. Students transition from identifying basic conditions to recording observations in a simple journal.

Students move from sensory observation to using scientific tools like thermometers, wind socks, and rain gauges to measure and record weather data. The unit emphasizes hands-on construction and real-world data collection to answer the question of how tools help us understand our environment.

This sequence introduces Pre-K students to observing, describing, and recording daily weather conditions using simple symbols and collaborative charting. students move from basic identification of sunny/cloudy states to becoming 'class meteorologists' who can predict and record weather.

This project-based sequence explores how weather patterns shift over the course of a year. Students examine the four seasons, focusing on temperature trends and daylight changes, and investigate how these long-term patterns affect plants, animals, and human behavior.

A hands-on investigation into the life of a water drop. Students explore states of matter, simulate cloud formation, categorize precipitation, and trace the water cycle journey from puddles to the sky and back.

A comprehensive week-long exploration of winter characteristics, adaptations, and environmental resilience through the lens of a desert winter. Students engage in project-based learning to create a collaborative mural and explore the concept of making a difference in their environment.

A comprehensive unit designed to turn students into nature detectives, focusing on observation, documentation, and appreciation of the local environment for K-6 students.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on human impacts, waste management, and environmental protection. Students learn to distinguish natural from human-made objects, understand the effects of litter, practice sorting, explore reuse, and commit to sustainable habits.

A Kindergarten science sequence exploring water and energy as vital earth resources. Students learn about basic needs, the impact of pollution, and practical conservation strategies through hands-on simulations and creative projects.

A Kindergarten sequence exploring where everyday items come from and how to protect the Earth through the 'Three Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Students learn to distinguish natural resources from human-made objects and develop sustainable habits.

A Pre-K sequence focused on exploring nature within urban environments. Students learn to identify natural vs. man-made elements, explore city parks, observe urban wildlife, and practice environmental stewardship through caring for street trees and keeping public spaces clean.

An inquiry-based exploration of how cities interact with the natural environment. Students investigate man-made vs. natural features, waste management, green spaces, and urban pollution to design a sustainable city of the future.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on how living things adapt to and stay safe in different weather conditions. Students explore personal clothing choices, animal shelters, sun safety, and severe weather routines, culminating in a community design project.

A 4-session sequence for K-3 students to learn about recycling, environmental stewardship, and Earth Day through interactive games and hands-on activities.

A kindergarten science and literacy unit exploring weather patterns and seasonal changes through stories and hands-on activities.

A four-day introductory unit on the signs of spring, focusing on weather changes and nature's awakening. Includes a mix of outdoor exploration and indoor hands-on crafts designed for grades K-3.

A comprehensive Pre-K exploration of weather types and seasonal changes through observation, hands-on experiments, and creative activities. Students will learn to identify common weather patterns and understand how the environment changes throughout the year.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on understanding the cyclical nature of months and their connection to seasonal weather patterns and personal experiences.

A short sequence exploring the natural world, starting with the water cycle for young learners.

This sequence transforms Kindergarten students into junior meteorologists, focusing on predicting and communicating weather patterns through observation, symbolic decoding, and role-play. Students move from recognizing simple sequences (like dark clouds before rain) to delivering their own televised weather reports.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on how living things adapt to and stay safe in different weather conditions. Students explore personal clothing choices, animal shelters, sun safety, and severe weather routines, culminating in a community design project.

This sequence explores the four seasons through weather patterns, environmental changes, and human adaptations. Kindergarten students will learn to identify characteristics of each season and understand the repeating nature of the annual cycle.

This project-based sequence explores how weather patterns shift over the course of a year. Students examine the four seasons, focusing on temperature trends and daylight changes, and investigate how these long-term patterns affect plants, animals, and human behavior.

A hands-on investigation into the life of a water drop. Students explore states of matter, simulate cloud formation, categorize precipitation, and trace the water cycle journey from puddles to the sky and back.

This sequence explores why animals live in different places, focusing on basic needs, land and water environments, extreme temperatures, biomes, and engineering a habitat. Kindergarteners will use inquiry, games, and hands-on building to understand animal survival.

A 4-session unit for K-3 students exploring seasonal changes, desert flora, and regional differences through art and observation in the Sonoran Desert.

A comprehensive week-long exploration of winter characteristics, adaptations, and environmental resilience through the lens of a desert winter. Students engage in project-based learning to create a collaborative mural and explore the concept of making a difference in their environment.

A differentiated unit on the solar system designed for newcomers and students with IEPs, focusing on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars with heavy visual support and simplified language.

A comprehensive K-5 STEM curriculum covering Texas TEKS for Earth and Space Science. Each grade level features two hands-on engineering challenges, interactive slide decks, and STAAR-aligned assessment tools focusing on seasons, lunar patterns, solar system models, and Earth's rotation.

A basic introduction to space concepts and the work of NASA, designed for early elementary students to build reading skills and scientific curiosity.

A Kindergarten and 1st Grade science unit exploring our neighbor planet, Mars. Students compare Earth and Mars using visual aids, a hands-on sorting activity, and creative drawing to understand planetary similarities and differences.

A beginner-level science sequence exploring celestial events and the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth through visual analogies and hands-on art.

An inquiry-based exploration for Kindergarteners to understand light sources, the formation of shadows, and how moving objects can change shadow size and shape. Students move from classroom investigations to outdoor observations and creative shadow puppet storytelling.

A Kindergarten science sequence exploring the practical uses of magnets in daily life, from kitchen gadgets to high-speed trains and navigation. Students learn through hands-on inquiry, case studies, and safety workshops to understand that magnetism is a foundational part of modern technology.

A Kindergarten sequence exploring the practical, real-world applications of magnets in daily life, from home gadgets and recycling centers to global navigation and electronics. Students transition from observation to invention, culminating in designing their own magnetic tool.

A Kindergarten sequence exploring Earth's spherical shape and the basic concept of gravity ('earth pull'). Students use models, physical play, and artistic representation to understand our planet's place in space.

This sequence introduces Kindergarten students to stars and constellations, exploring why stars look small, how to connect them into patterns, and the diversity of their brightness and color.

A Kindergarten science sequence exploring the Moon as a rocky object and identifying its changing patterns through observation, modeling with cookies, and journaling.

A hands-on exploration for Kindergarteners to discover how shadows are formed and how they change based on the Sun's position in the sky, concluding with the Sun's role as a heat source.

This sequence guides Kindergarten students through the fundamental observations of the daily cycle of light and dark. Students begin by identifying the primary celestial differences between day and night skies, focusing on the presence of the Sun versus the Moon and stars. Through observation and sorting activities, learners build an understanding that these changes happen in a predictable pattern. By the end of the sequence, students will be able to distinguish between daytime and nighttime celestial objects and describe the basic daily cycle.