A project-based sequence for 1st grade students exploring how animal habitats provide essential needs for survival. Students learn about terrestrial and aquatic environments, engineering animal shelters, and culminating in a habitat diorama project.
A professional development series for PreK-12 educators that reframes Computer Science as a "Superpower" through Computational Thinking. Teachers explore how CS concepts like decomposition, abstraction, and automation are already present in their daily instructional practices and Iowa Core content.
A series of lessons exploring the mysterious and dangerous creatures of the deep ocean, focusing on unique adaptations and survival strategies.
A comprehensive unit focused on environmental stewardship, exploring waste management, conservation, and sustainable living through hands-on activities.
A series of nature-based investigations helping young learners connect with seasonal changes using their senses and scientific observation.
A functional science unit for Essential Skills classrooms focusing on identifying push and pull forces within daily household chores and routines. Students explore forces through visual identification, movement-based games, and guided group activities.
A 5-day instructional sequence for first grade focusing on the long 'a' vowel team (ai/ay) and heart words 'very' and 'today' using IMSE OG and UFLI methodologies.
A science-focused sequence exploring the fascinating process of metamorphosis through the life cycle of a butterfly, focusing on sequencing skills and biological stages.
A comprehensive exploration of plant life, beginning with the first signs of spring and basic life cycles, and extending into the detailed mechanisms of how plants grow, transport nutrients, and adapt.
A series of introductory lessons exploring different habitats (Arctic, Freshwater, etc.) and the unique animals that live in each, designed for early elementary learners.
A 6-week design thinking and logic sequence for K-1 GT students, focusing on weather phenomena and culminating in the creation of futuristic weather tools and suits. Aligned to Texas GT standards for creative and productive thinking.
A comprehensive set of decodable fluency passages across grade levels, focusing on nature, wildlife, and ecosystems to build reading stamina and accuracy.
A four-part summer camp program focused on hands-on STEM exploration using everyday materials. Students will explore environmental science, aerospace engineering, mechanical design, and chemical reactions through play-based challenges.
A differentiated unit on the solar system designed for newcomers and students with IEPs, focusing on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars with heavy visual support and simplified language.
A comprehensive K-8 curriculum designed to build foundational AI literacy through understanding, evaluation, application, and ethics. Each grade level tackles a specific theme, progressing from basic robot concepts to complex algorithmic bias and societal impact.
A 3-day introductory science sequence for early learners (PreK-1st) exploring the fundamental needs of plants, animals, and humans. Students will discover commonalities in survival requirements through visuals, guided practice, and hands-on sorting.
A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focused on the "bonus letters" (Floss Rule: f, l, s, z) including heart words 'your' and 'want'. Students explore the concept of doubling final consonants in one-syllable short vowel words through a factory-themed learning experience.
A 5-day intensive review of all short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) using the 'Vowel Voyagers' theme. Includes daily phonemic awareness, word building, decodable reading, and heart word mastery.