A unit blending biological science with literacy, exploring cause and effect through the lens of animal adaptations in classic fairy tale settings.
A diverse collection of lessons covering the celestial wonders of our solar system and the historical impact of the World War II Home Front.
A comprehensive 4-hour independent study unit for 4th-grade students exploring how fossils provide evidence of past environments and extinct species. Students take on the role of 'Deep Time Detectives' to analyze clues from the Earth's history.
A comprehensive 4-day science unit on fossils and past environments, designed for independent student work during substitute teacher blocks. Students explore fossil formation, identify past environments from fossil evidence, and differentiate between body and trace fossils.
A comprehensive collection of introductory science modules for first-grade emergent readers, covering biology, meteorology, physics, and earth science through simple, repetitive text and engaging activities.
A four-day instructional unit for 4th-grade students exploring the relationship between pitch, wavelength, and frequency, comparing these concepts to previously learned amplitude. Students engage with a professional-style scientific journal article, hands-on demonstrations, and visual wave modeling.
A foundational exploration of the four main branches of Earth Science through a multi-day digital scavenger hunt designed for accessibility and engagement.
A comprehensive unit exploring how fossils form, how they are dated, and what they reveal about Earth's biological and geological history.
A comprehensive 36-week phonics and comprehension curriculum for small groups. Each week focuses on a specific phonetic target integrated with a reading comprehension strategy, following a systematic, multisensory approach.
A comprehensive phonics sequence covering complex letter sounds including digraphs and glued/welded sounds through visual play and detective-themed activities.
A comprehensive project-based learning unit integrating 4th-grade Science (Producers, Consumers, Decomposers) with multi-step math operations including decimals, budgeting, and biomass data analysis.
A two-part technology sequence for Primary 3 students exploring the dual nature of technology and the engineering design process for creating helpful inventions.
A comprehensive life science sequence exploring plant biology, animal adaptations, and ecosystem dynamics through the lens of a field explorer. Students investigate the natural world, documenting their findings like real scientists.
A comprehensive week-long science and ELA integration unit focused on the major systems of the human body, specifically designed to meet 3rd Grade NC ELA standards through informational text analysis.
A 5-day phonics unit focused on the i_e (CVCe) pattern with blends and heart words 'by' and 'my'. The unit uses a 'Secret Agent' detective theme to engage students in word mapping, chaining, and passage reading.
A fast-paced makerspace series where students tackle engineering challenges. This unit focuses on structural integrity and seismic resistance using everyday materials.
A comprehensive 5-day literacy unit focusing on the digraph 'ch' and irregular Heart Words 'talk' and 'walk'. This sequence follows a structured literacy approach incorporating phonemic awareness, cumulative review, explicit phonics instruction, and tactile irregular word practice.
A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focusing on the welded sounds -all, -oll, and -ull. Includes word chaining with initial sound changes, heart word instruction for go, no, and so, and a complete decodable reader with comprehension support.
A comprehensive 5-day Orton-Gillingham phonics unit for 2nd graders focusing on CCVC and CVCC words with digraphs. Students act as 'Sound Detectives' to identify, build, and read words with complex structures.
A comprehensive phonics and word study unit that progresses from foundational CVC mastery to multisyllabic word decoding and fluency.
A cross-curricular journey where students blend scientific observation with artistic expression, developing ELA skills through field notes, procedural writing, and narrative storytelling.
A 5-day phonics sequence for 1st grade focusing on word building and sentence completion. Students progress from simple CVC words to blends (CCVC/CVCC) and conclude with the magic 'e' (CVCe) pattern through a blueprint-themed 'Word Workshop' aesthetic.
A comprehensive review sequence covering core 3rd-grade math and ELA standards, designed to prepare students for end-of-grade assessments through rigorous practice and analysis.
A comprehensive phonics sequence that takes students from basic CVC words to complex consonant blends and digraphs through interactive workshop-themed activities and games.
A comprehensive review of the 3rd-5th grade Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) standards to prepare students for the 5th grade MCAS. Includes a detailed study guide, instructional slides, and teacher support materials.