A student activity packet for the Nexus Network lesson, including team intake, station logs with data tables, bridge blueprinting space, a material marketplace for SEL credits, and a final reflection section.
A comprehensive guide for teachers including learning objectives, discussion prompts, science troubleshooting tips, and pro-tips for facilitating the DIY lava lamp experiment.
A structured lab report for students to record their hypothesis, observations with a sketch area, and analysis questions about density and the chemical reaction observed.
A visually engaging slide deck covering the concepts of density, intermolecular polarity (briefly), and step-by-step instructions for creating a DIY lava lamp experiment.
Visual vocabulary cards for the sensory center, providing simple definitions and examples for key science terms like habitat, camouflage, and classification.
A field journal style worksheet for students to record their scientific observations, featuring a sketch area, trait checklist, and descriptive writing lines.
A teacher guide for the sensory center, featuring structured guiding questions and a vocabulary bank to facilitate science-based discussions.
A technical reference sheet for students that explains core STEM concepts like compression, tension, structural shapes (triangles), buoyancy, and algorithms, as well as the Engineering Design Process.
A teacher-facing assessment rubric for the Nexus Network lesson, evaluating teams on communication, inclusion, resilience, and engineering design on a 4-point scale.
Printable station cards for the Nexus Network lesson, featuring large text and clear instructions for three collaborative STEM challenges with explicit STEM goals.
An interactive slide deck for the Nexus Network lesson, featuring big text, clear visual cues, and specific prompts for icebreakers, stations, and the main bridge challenge.