A Pre-K science sequence exploring light sources, natural vs. artificial light, rainbows, color mixing, and sensory light play. Students engage in inquiry-based hunts, sorting activities, and engineering with light tables.
A high school biology sequence focused on the neuroscience of addiction, specifically analyzing how chemical structure and speed of delivery influence the brain's reward system. Students explore the biological mechanisms of tolerance, dependence, and the blood-brain barrier through graphing and comparative analysis.
A specialized AP Biology unit exploring the intersection of neuroscience and psychology, focusing on the biological mechanisms of mental health disorders and the pharmacology of their treatments.
A comprehensive 5-week sequence exploring the physical properties of water, the engineering of water filtration, and the complex systems of Virginia's watersheds. Students move from hands-on engineering to chemical properties and finally to large-scale environmental systems.
Une séquence approfondie sur les phases claires de la photosynthèse, destinée aux étudiants de première année de licence. Elle couvre la capture de l'énergie lumineuse, les pigments photosynthétiques et la chaîne de transfert d'électrons.
Une séquence exhaustive sur le métabolisme pour les classes préparatoires BCPST, couvrant l'hétérotrophie, l'autotrophie au carbone et à l'azote, ainsi que la chimiolithotrophie. La séquence met l'accent sur les bilans énergétiques, les flux de protons et l'intégration des voies métaboliques.
A unit exploring the biological origins of humanity, focusing on evolutionary biology, phylogeny, and the development of complex traits like bipedalism and collective learning.
A lesson sequence focused on the scientific method, using a mystery box activity to practice observation, hypothesis formation, and experimentation. Students explore the historical roots of the method and apply it to solve physical puzzles.
A specialized high school chemistry/biology integrated lesson exploring the biochemical differences between Archaea and Bacteria. Students analyze how ether bonds and lipid monolayers provide structural stability for survival in extreme thermal environments through modeling and chemical analysis.
A comprehensive lesson sequence on human body systems, starting with the fundamentals of cellular organization and homeostasis.
A Kindergarten and 1st Grade science unit exploring our neighbor planet, Mars. Students compare Earth and Mars using visual aids, a hands-on sorting activity, and creative drawing to understand planetary similarities and differences.
A lesson focused on Galileo's gravitational experiments and the mathematical resolution of the 'gravity paradox,' where mass cancels out in the calculation of acceleration. Students conduct a hands-on lab using bottles of different masses to test empirical results against theoretical models.
A comprehensive lesson sequence exploring the three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and the concept of thermal equilibrium using real-world scenarios and particle-level explanations.
A chemistry unit for upper elementary students focused on the science of mixtures and solutions through the relatable lens of a backyard picnic. Students explore vocabulary like solute, solvent, and saturation using video analysis and creative menu design.
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 comprehensive unit exploring the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, focusing on technological advancements, economic challenges, and environmental necessity.
A comprehensive biology sequence exploring the intricate ways species interact, from basic symbiosis to complex ecosystem dynamics and population growth.
A short series of lessons exploring prehistoric life and the Mega-fauna that once roamed the Earth. Students learn about adaptations, extinction, and the tools paleontologists use to study the past.
A unit exploring different habitats through sensory observation and descriptive language, starting with the wide-open grasslands.
A fun, introductory science and math sequence for Pre-K and Kindergarten students focused on identifying animal habitats and practicing basic counting. Students explore different environments like the forest, ice, and homes through music and movement.
A graduate-level sequence focused on systematic hazard identification and risk control. Students master Industrial Hygiene, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Hierarchy of Controls, and Hazard Communication (GHS) to develop predictive safety strategies in high-risk environments.
This inquiry-based sequence bridges biology and behavioral science, exploring the neurobiological roots of agitation. Students investigate the 'why' behind physiological changes during escalation to foster an objective, science-based approach to behavioral support.
A comprehensive 11th-grade sequence teaching keyboard-only file management and digital organization. Students build a mental model of directory structures and master shortcuts for navigation, creation, selection, and manipulation without a mouse.
A sequence for 2nd Grade students to master web browser navigation using keyboard shortcuts, focusing on scrolling, history, and searching.
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.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students exploring the legal and ethical landscapes of digital publishing. Students examine intellectual property, dark patterns in UX design, data privacy regulations, and open-source ethics to build a foundation for responsible web creation.
A foundational sequence for 11th graders to master HTML5 structure and CSS3 styling. Students move from basic tags and the DOM to advanced box model concepts, typography, and professional debugging workflows, culminating in a hand-coded biographical webpage.
A comprehensive unit where 8th-grade students learn the technical and ethical requirements of web publishing. Students move from local development to a live portfolio, covering file management, copyright law, hosting infrastructure, SEO, and long-term maintenance.
This sequence introduces 8th-grade students to HTML, focusing on semantic structure, data organization with lists and tables, navigation via hyperlinks, and embedding multimedia content. It culminates in a mastery-focused lesson on modern semantic tags and code validation.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students to master CSS from basic styling and selectors to advanced responsive layouts using Flexbox and Grid. The curriculum emphasizes mobile-first design and professional front-end standards.
A capstone sequence for undergraduate students to design, code, and deploy a professional personal portfolio website, focusing on branding, IA, and technical execution.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students focused on the human-centered design of digital interfaces. Students progress from understanding user psychology and personas to technical implementation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and usability testing.
A comprehensive introduction to semantic HTML for undergraduate students, focusing on web architecture, content hierarchy, media integration, and accessible layout design. Students progress from basic syntax to building complex, structurally sound website skeletons.
A comprehensive unit on web accessibility focusing on WCAG standards, semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and inclusive design principles. Students move from empathy-building simulations to conducting professional accessibility audits and remediating code to meet international standards.
A comprehensive unit on modern web design, focusing on User Experience (UX), flexible layout systems (Flexbox and CSS Grid), and responsive design principles using a mobile-first philosophy.
A capstone project where students build a multi-page website from scratch. They move through planning, coding navigation, developing content, debugging, and finally publishing their work, emphasizing the technical and organizational skills needed for web publishing.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence covering professional web publishing workflows, version control, hosting, CMS evaluation, and performance optimization. Students transition from local development to professional DevOps practices for content creators.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence on web accessibility, covering WCAG standards, legal compliance, technical implementation of ARIA, and professional auditing techniques.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students exploring the intersection of cognitive psychology and web design. Students move from theoretical usability heuristics to practical wireframing and usability testing, focusing on creating evidence-based digital experiences.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence on professional CSS architecture, covering the cascade, Flexbox, CSS Grid, mobile-first responsiveness, and scalable design systems using BEM and variables.
A graduate-level exploration of web architecture, semantic markup, and information hierarchy. Students learn to create accessible, SEO-optimized digital structures using HTML5, focusing on the DOM, semantic tags, and advanced data representation.
A comprehensive capstone unit where 9th-grade students synthesize HTML and CSS skills to build, publish, and maintain a professional personal portfolio website while managing their digital footprint.
A foundational unit for 9th-grade students to master HTML syntax, text hierarchy, hyperlinks, media embedding, and semantic layout containers. Through hands-on coding and source code analysis, students learn to build structurally sound web documents from scratch.
A technical sequence for graduate students focused on the Facial Action Coding System (FACS). Students move from anatomical identification of upper and lower face Action Units (AUs) to high-speed synthesis and differentiating between genuine and posed affect for clinical and forensic application.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence on Experimental Functional Analysis (FA). Students will progress from understanding the limitations of descriptive assessments to designing, implementing, and interpreting rigorous experimental conditions to identify behavioral functions.