Student activity sheet for the 'Hive Mind' simulation, providing mission objectives, rule definitions, and operating procedures for the human swarm activity.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Photosynthesis Phantom lab. Each card presents a biological finding (light wavelengths, starch test, soil chemistry) to help students eliminate suspects.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Mineral Marauder lab. Each card presents a geological finding (hardness, luster, UV glow) to help students eliminate suspects.
Facilitation guide for the Photosynthesis Phantom mystery. Includes learning objectives, logic chain, and detailed answer key.
Student case file for the Photosynthesis Phantom mystery. Focuses on plant biology, light wavelengths, and soil chemistry to identify a saboteur.
Facilitation guide for the Mineral Marauder mystery. Includes learning objectives, logic chain, and detailed answer key.
Student case file for the Mineral Marauder mystery. Focuses on mineral properties like hardness, luster, and density to identify a thief.
Facilitation guide for the Element Heist mystery. Includes learning objectives, logic chain, and detailed answer key.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Element Heist lab. Each card presents a chemical finding (flame test, atomic mass, periodic trends) to help students eliminate suspects.
Student case file for the Element Heist mystery. Focuses on periodic trends, atomic structure, and chemical reactions to identify a thief.
Facilitation guide for the Circuit Saboteur mystery. Includes learning objectives, logic chain, and detailed answer key.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Circuit Saboteur lab. Each card presents an electrical finding (resistance, voltage, magnetism) to help students eliminate suspects.
Student case file for the Circuit Saboteur mystery. Focuses on electricity, resistance, and circuit configurations to identify a saboteur.
Facilitation guide for the Petri Dish Pandemic mystery. Includes learning objectives, logic chain, and detailed answer key.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Petri Dish Pandemic lab. Each card presents a microbiological finding (Gram stain, shape, oxygen needs) to help students eliminate suspects.
Student case file for the Petri Dish Pandemic mystery. Focuses on microbiology, Gram staining, and bacterial morphology to identify a contaminator.
Introductory slide deck for the Meltdown Mystery lab. Sets the stage with a high-stakes narrative, introduces the mission objectives, and provides forensic guidelines for students.
Facilitation guide for teachers featuring setup instructions, learning objectives, and a comprehensive answer key with logic breakdowns for each of the 8 clues.
Set of 8 printable clue cards for the Meltdown Mystery lab. Each card presents a scientific observation (pH, density, magnetism, etc.) to help students eliminate suspects.
Student case file and evidence log for the Meltdown Mystery lab activity. Includes suspect profiles and a structured area for recording scientific findings from 8 clues. Increased writing space for students.
An anchor chart explaining the interactions between plant transport, reproduction, and response systems, specifically focusing on how hormones and vascular structures facilitate these processes.
An anchor chart detailing the reproductive structures of a flower, including male and female parts and the stages of the plant life cycle.
An anchor chart focused on transpiration and the function of stomata and guard cells in plant systems.
An anchor chart for photosynthesis, explaining the inputs and outputs of the process, the role of chloroplasts, and the chemical equation.
An anchor chart detailing the differences between xylem and phloem, highlighting their roles in transporting water and nutrients throughout a plant.
A structured field log for 6th grade students to record their findings during the Earth Structures Scavenger Hunt. Includes a reflection section on sphere interactions.
A set of 12 scavenger hunt task cards focused on Earth's structures, spheres, and the rock cycle. Each card creates a self-correcting path for 6th grade students to follow around the room.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Earth Structures Scavenger Hunt, featuring setup instructions, a master answer key for the self-correcting loop, and pedagogical tips.
A structured recording sheet for students to use during the Body Systems Scavenger Hunt. It includes space for tracking 12 stations and a final reflection question on system interactions.
A set of 12 scavenger hunt task cards formatted as 'Medical Case Files'. Each card contains a question and an answer to a different card, creating a self-correcting loop for students to follow around the classroom.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Body Systems Scavenger Hunt, featuring setup instructions, a master answer key for the self-correcting loop, and tips for classroom engagement.
A quick assessment tool for students to complete at the end of the lesson, asking them to identify a healthy food choice and explain the gut-brain connection. Two tickets per page.
A creative worksheet where students design a visual metaphor for the gut microbiome, including space for brainstorming inputs and outputs and a large drawing area.
Visual presentation slides to guide the lesson, featuring a warm-up game, an embedded video about nutrition and the brain, activity instructions for the microbiome metaphor, and discussion prompts.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the "Second Brain" lesson, including a timed sequence, discussion prompts, key vocabulary definitions, and lesson objectives.
A student reflection journal for the Neuron Game lesson, updated with pure white writing areas for maximum handwriting legibility.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the neuroplasticity lesson, including pacing guides, specific video pause points, discussion anchors, and research tips for student case studies.
A group activity guide for the 'Yarn Web' simulation, featuring step-by-step instructions for building, strengthening, and dissolving neural pathways with yarn. Updated for better handwriting legibility.
A student worksheet for the neuroplasticity lesson, including a video analysis section, a structured case study research table for documenting brain injury recovery, and a final reflection on brain resilience.
A visual presentation for the Neuron Game lesson, featuring the embedded video, timed discussion prompts, and a transition to the physical yarn activity.
A comprehensive slide deck for teaching neuroplasticity, featuring the 'How Your Brain is Shaped' video, visual metaphors for neural networks, and research prompts for brain injury recovery case studies.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Neuron Game lesson, featuring a 45-minute pacing guide, learning objectives, prep checklists, and specific discussion anchors for the accompanying video.
Biographical reference sheet and reflection activity featuring famous scientists and innovators on the autism spectrum, such as Temple Grandin and Greta Thunberg.
Research graphic organizer for small groups to investigate the biological link between the brain and co-occurring conditions like ADHD, Anxiety, Sleep, and GI issues.
Sorting cards for the 'Fact or Myth' warm-up activity, featuring 9 common statements about autism and neurodevelopment for students to discuss and categorize.
Visual slide deck for the Neuro Blueprint lesson, including an embedded YouTube video, key discussion points on the spectrum and biology, and instructions for the group research mission.
Teacher facilitation guide for the Neuro Blueprint lesson, including instructional sequence, key pausing points for the video, answer keys for myth-busting, and research scaffolding for co-occurring conditions.
A visual presentation for teaching the history, technology, economics, and ethics of hunting, including key concepts like the North American Model and the Pittman-Robertson Act.
A comprehensive student worksheet accompanying the reading passage, featuring reading comprehension, vocabulary matching, a technological comparison activity, and an ethical scenario analysis on biodiversity and land management.
An informational reading passage covering the history of hunting from ancient times to the modern era, including the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, economic impacts, and ethical considerations.
Final ultra-compact version of the Trait Tracker Homework, featuring a minimized header to maximize page space for student answers while retaining the engaging detective theme and core objectives. Question 4 has been moved to a separate page for easier printing.