A foundational sequence for 2nd graders to learn the basics of spreadsheets, from navigating cells to creating and interpreting simple bar charts. Students use a 'Grid Explorer' theme to demystify data organization.
A comprehensive unit exploring inherited traits, talents, and character analysis through the lens of Kamal's story. Students will distinguish between genetic traits and learned talents, analyze character motivations, and document their own unique 'code'.
A collection of science and phonics resources designed for hands-on classroom activities.
A primary science unit exploring animal body coverings, focusing on the differences between shedding and growing scales in reptiles and fish.
A foundational science unit for early elementary students exploring the concepts of energy, force, and gravity through hands-on investigation and real-world observation.
A lesson sequence for K-2 students focusing on scientific inquiry, making predictions, and using tools to measure and compare mass. Students learn to distinguish between mass (how heavy) and volume (how big) through hands-on experiments.
A short sequence for lower elementary students exploring how humans adapt farming techniques to grow food in challenging environments like crowded cities and outer space without using soil.
A primary science unit exploring the life cycles of plants, from dormant seeds to flowering adults. Students engage in inquiry-based experiments to understand what plants need to survive and thrive.
A fun, science-based lesson for K-3 students and their parents to explore pet hygiene, the mystery of 'wet dog smell,' and responsible animal care through a SciShow Kids video and a creative brochure activity.
A technology and computer science unit exploring the history of computing, how hardware and software work together, and the future of digital innovation. Students move from understanding basic components to imagining the next generation of technology.
A Kindergarten through 2nd-grade art-integrated science unit exploring the properties of magnets through creative character design and hands-on testing.
A series of lessons exploring the world of farming, from the science of growing crops to the importance of sustainable agriculture and animal care.
A lesson sequence exploring how volcanoes grow through the accumulation and cooling of lava layers, featuring hands-on modeling and visual analysis.
A sequence focused on understanding the origins and structure of our solar system, starting with the formation of the sun and planets from a cloud of dust and gas.
A beginner's introduction to electricity and circuits for 2nd graders, focusing on the three essential components: power source, path, and load. Students explore how electricity travels in a loop through video, discussion, and hands-on labeling activities.
A beginner science sequence where students explore the world of chemistry through everyday household items, focusing on observations, reactions, and the scientific method.
A series of lessons exploring animal adaptations, survival strategies, and the clever ways nature tricks our eyes.
A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring gravity as an invisible pull force, featuring hands-on experiments, video analysis, and historical context.
A series of integrated PE and Science lessons exploring the physics of human movement, biomechanics, and exercise physiology for early elementary students.
A lesson sequence focusing on how animals move, using physical structure as a guide to classification for 1st and 2nd grade students.
This sequence introduces 2nd-grade students to word processing. Students learn to navigate the digital page, format text with colors and styles, align content, insert images, and proofread their work for a final 'print-ready' product.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd grade students to master the foundational skills of speech-to-text technology, focusing on hardware usage, voice control, pacing, and troubleshooting.
A sequence for 2nd Grade students to master web browser navigation using keyboard shortcuts, focusing on scrolling, history, and searching.
A sequence for 2nd Grade students introducing modifier keys (Shift, Ctrl) and essential system shortcuts. It includes accessibility strategies like Sticky Keys to ensure all students can navigate a keyboard effectively.
A comprehensive sequence for 2nd-grade students to master keyboard navigation using the Tab key, Shift + Tab, and interaction keys like Space and Enter. Students follow a 'Lily Pad' theme, learning to move the digital 'focus' to navigate forms and interfaces without a mouse.
A comprehensive unit for 2nd-grade students focusing on keyboard navigation. Students master moving the text cursor (caret) using arrow keys and using Backspace and Delete for precise text editing without a mouse.
This project-based sequence introduces 2nd-grade students to digital file management through concrete analogies. Students learn to navigate the desktop, name files properly, organize work into folders, and retrieve information, culminating in a digital portfolio project.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd-grade students to master computer hardware components, basic navigation, physical connections, and essential troubleshooting skills. Students transition from being passive users to empowered 'Hardware Heroes' who can maintain and fix their own workstations.
A 2nd-grade science sequence exploring why species become extinct and how some survive through time. Students investigate the causes of extinction, trait-based survival, and modern 'living fossils.'
A 2nd-grade science sequence where students act as paleontologists to reconstruct prehistoric environments using fossil evidence, adaptations, and climate clues.
Students explore the concept of stratigraphy and geologic time through the lens of 'layers,' using concrete analogies to understand that lower rock layers are generally older. The sequence moves from simple ordering tasks to interpreting environmental changes and constructing a vertical timeline of Earth's history.
A hands-on exploration of the paleontological process, from field excavation and grid mapping to lab preparation and museum curation, designed for 2nd-grade students.
A comprehensive 2nd-grade sequence exploring the mechanics of fossilization, from body fossils to trace fossils and the million-year journey of preservation. Students use modeling, observation, and sequencing to understand how life from the past is recorded in rock.
Students become 'Ink Investigators' to explore the science of mixtures through chromatography. They discover that black ink is often a combination of many colors and learn about solubility by testing different markers.