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.

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.