A visual presentation deck to launch the Snack Strategy mini-project, introducing the mission scenario, phases of data analysis, and success criteria.

A comprehensive project guide for the Snack Strategy mini-project, including standard alignment, step-by-step instructions, and a grading rubric.

An informational text about snow leopards, featuring subheadings, a range map, a lifecycle timeline, a labeled diagram of adaptations, a fast-fact box, and an author's note. The text explores the habitat, physical traits, and conservation of this elusive predator.

Answer key for the Pyramid Builder's Challenge Worksheet, providing classification solutions and step-by-step mechanical advantage calculations.

Teacher instructional guide for the Pharaoh's Fulcrum lesson, including learning objectives, pacing, K'NEX integration tips, and discussion prompts.

Student worksheet for classifying lever types in Ancient Egyptian engineering scenarios, calculating mechanical advantage, and documenting a K'NEX lever build.

Reference information sheet for students explaining the three classes of levers, their components, and the concept of mechanical advantage through an Ancient Egyptian lens.

Instructional slide deck for 'Pharaoh's Fulcrum' lesson, exploring the three classes of levers through Ancient Egyptian engineering and mechanical advantage principles.

Teacher answer key for the Microbe Match Adapted Worksheet.

Adapted graphic organizer for special education students, featuring a cut-and-paste sorting activity to compare bacteria and viruses.

Simplified vocabulary matching activity for special education students, featuring fewer terms, visual icons, and larger text.

A teacher facilitation guide for the Solar Shadow Lab, featuring setup instructions, common pitfalls, a discussion guide, and a complete answer key for the student worksheet.

An introductory slide deck explaining the properties of UV radiation, the chemistry of cyanotype (sun paper), and the objectives of the solar shadow lab.

A comprehensive lab write-up template for a sun paper (cyanotype) experiment, featuring sections for hypothesis building, variable identification, data collection via sketching and ranking, and reflective analysis.

Facilitation guide for teachers, including learning objectives, a detailed 60-minute instructional sequence, and differentiation strategies for varied learners.

Graphic organizer for students to compare and contrast bacteria and viruses based on characteristics like size, reproduction, and treatment.

Teacher answer key for the Microbe Match-Up Worksheet.

Vocabulary matching activity where students match key microbiology terms (microbe, bacteria, virus, antibiotic, etc.) with their definitions.

Introductory slide deck covering germs, the differences between bacteria and viruses, how they affect the body, and basic prevention methods.

A compact exit ticket for the Celestial Currents lesson, featuring 3 critical thinking questions about comparative geomorphology and liquid properties in space.

A multi-page independent research log where students investigate specific landforms across the solar system (Vid Flumina, Jezero Crater, Baltis Vallis, Kraken Mare, Kasei Valles, Hadley Rille) and document their physical properties.

A formative assessment quiz for the Sound Seekers lesson, evaluating student understanding of vibrations, sound mediums, pitch, and the basic process of hearing.

An interactive scavenger hunt bingo game for the Sound Seekers lesson, encouraging students to identify and categorize various sounds in their environment based on pitch, volume, and medium.

A student investigation journal for the Sound Seekers lesson, providing space for observations and results from the "Seeing Sound," "String Phone," and "Pitch Power" lab stations.

An engaging slide deck for the Sound Seekers lesson, explaining the science of vibrations, how sound travels through different mediums, and the basics of pitch and hearing.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Sound Seekers lesson, featuring lab station setups, essential questions, and discussion prompts for teaching 3rd graders about acoustics.

A student lab worksheet for investigating the pH of various common substances. Includes a pH scale reference, data collection table, and analysis questions connecting pH to water's role as a universal solvent and its impact on life.

A teacher-facing answer key for the Penny Power Lab, pH Power Lab, and the Unit Quiz. Updated to reflect the removal of weathering content and addition of pH/acidity.

A short unit quiz covering the physical properties of water (solubility, adhesion, cohesion), pH basics, and watershed definitions including estuaries and human impact. Replacement for weathering content.

A student lab sheet for the 'Penny Power' investigation. Includes sections for hypothesis, data tables for multiple trials (plain vs. soapy water), sketching observations, and analysis questions focused on cohesion and surface tension.

A vibrant anchor chart visualizing the unique physical properties of water: polarity, cohesion, adhesion, and universal solubility. Includes an updated bottom banner focusing on climate, chemistry/pH, and life processes.

A comprehensive teacher guide for a 3-week unit on water properties, chemical nature (pH), and watersheds, aligning Virginia SOL standards. Includes weekly pacing, lab instructions for Penny Power and pH testing, and assessment strategies.

Updated Day 4 Worksheet for the Plot Pilots unit. Standardized to match the 3-question format plus comparison. Focuses on character growth (4.8B) and plot elements (4.8C) in narrative poetry.

Updated end-of-the-week Quick Check Quiz for the Plot Pilots unit. Lightened the paired analysis section and adjusted all backgrounds for better printability and readability. Features "The Solo Flight" and "The Flight of Icarus" with STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions.

Updated 4-day Teacher Lesson Plans for the Plot Pilots unit with adjusted timings. Phase 1 (Mission Briefing) is now set to 3 minutes, Phase 3 (Guided Flight Practice) is set to 8-10 minutes, and Phase 4 (Independent Log Work) is set to 15 minutes to better match the requested instructional flow.

Updated vocabulary glossary for the Plot Pilots unit. Lightened all header and box backgrounds to improve readability and printability while maintaining the unit's professional indigo theme.

An answer key for the Cellular Showdown worksheet, providing clear explanations and expected responses for the organelle matching, Venn diagram, and critical analysis sections.

A structured review worksheet for students featuring a matching section for organelle functions, a Venn diagram for comparing plant and animal cells, and critical thinking questions.

A vibrant, high-impact slide deck for a 7th-grade cell biology review. Includes a mystery microbe hook, functional analogies, and a plant vs. animal cell comparison.

A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Cellular Showdown review session, including lesson objectives, timing, and differentiation strategies.

A simplified Unit 5 test on energy sources and conservation, featuring high-visual cues and clear multiple-choice questions for 1st grade level learners.

A visual study guide for Unit 5: Power Up, summarizing key concepts about renewable and non-renewable energy sources with simple language and high-visual support.

A simplified practice worksheet for energy sources, featuring word bank fill-in-the-blanks and multiple-choice questions with high-visual support.

A simplified reading passage about renewable and non-renewable energy sources, designed for students at a 1st grade academic level.

A simplified Unit 4 test on germs and health, featuring high-visual cues and clear multiple-choice questions for 1st grade level learners.

A visual study guide for Unit 4: Tiny Germs, summarizing key concepts about microbiology and staying healthy with simple language and high-visual support.