A sample list of curiosity questions for teachers to use when modeling how to ask questions about the natural world. This material serves as a reference for anchor charts and class discussions.

A presentation for the introductory lesson on growth and change. Revised to include the second video viewing, improved layout for smaller screens, and polished instructional prompts.

An independent practice worksheet where students record observations from a unit introduction video and generate three of their own curious questions. Revised to fix page break logic and handwriting area sizing.

A hands-on activity placemat where students model the four primary phases of the moon using Oreo cookies, including descriptions and a reflection prompt. Revised to fit on a single page with appropriately sized cookie circles.

A visual presentation for the Dream Builders Expo. Includes an introduction to the engineering mindset, the design process loop, and overview slides for each workshop rotation (Bridge Blitz, Launch Pad, Community Machine).

A student worksheet for the 'Community Machine' activity. It features a collaborative design space for mapping 'Input' and 'Output' triggers between squads, as well as an internal sketching grid for their specific machine module.

A facilitator guide for the 'Community Machine' workshop. This final rotation focuses on collaborative engineering, where squads build connected modules for a massive Rube Goldberg machine, emphasizing interdependence and communication.

A student flight log worksheet for the 'Launch Pad' activity. Includes a technical design grid, flight data recorder for three tests, and a 'Failure Analysis' section to promote iterative engineering design.

A facilitator guide for the 'Launch Pad' aerospace workshop. Features a mission-oriented protocol for building catapults or stomp rockets, including aerospace theory basics and safety guidelines for mixed-age groups. Includes assembly diagrams.

A detailed facilitator guide for the Bridge Blitz workshop. Includes step-by-step instructions for a 60-minute session, a supply list, and specific tips for fostering social connection and collaboration among mixed-age groups.

A student worksheet for the 'Bridge Blitz' challenge. Includes a blueprint-style sketching area, roles for mixed-age squads, and a testing log for structural integrity.

A comprehensive event schedule and facilitator overview for the Dream Builders Expo STEM camp. It outlines the 5.5-hour schedule, core philosophy, and group strategies for mixed-age rotations.

A reading comprehension worksheet for Earth Day featuring a story about a park cleanup, sequencing exercises, and vocabulary-in-context questions for ML students.

A visual presentation for Earth Day to introduce ML students to the importance of protecting the environment, featuring vocabulary previews, sequencing practice, and discussion prompts.

A teacher guide for implementing the Mastery Map Portfolio, including proficiency reference charts for WCPM and advice for facilitation growth conversations with students. Includes corrected page references to the student portfolio.

A fully restored and optimized version of the Mastery Map Portfolio, now including the complete 1st Grade scope (Lessons 33-57) and correctly transitioning to 2nd Grade at Lesson 58. Spacing has been tuned to ensure each grade level fits on a single page with large fonts and visual cues. Darker borders and optimized reflection areas enhance usability. Standardized checkbox and input box sizing improves consistency. Header formatting and graph alignment refined for print quality.

An answer key providing solutions for the butterfly life cycle reading passage, cause-and-effect matching, and vocabulary matching activities.

A vocabulary matching worksheet where students connect life cycle terms like metamorphosis and chrysalis to their definitions, followed by a drawing activity.