Life Blueprint Unit

A cross-curricular, 3-day project-based unit combining science, argumentative writing, and graphic design. Students investigate the ecological impacts of light pollution, write a data-driven persuasive proposal, and design a community awareness campaign poster.

An immersive preparation program that equips agriculture students with the hands-on identification and evaluation skills needed to conquer competitive Livestock Skillathon contests.

A comprehensive unit on rainforest ecology, climate regulation, and conservation. Students explore the structural layers of the rainforest, their roles as carbon sinks, the threats of deforestation, and collaborative solutions for preservation.

A comprehensive 1-week unit exploring how physical structures in organisms—from microscopic cells to complex organ systems—cooperate to sustain life, maintenance, and growth, aligned with Arizona Science Standard 7.L1U1.8.

A middle school scientific inquiry sequence where students investigate abiotic and biotic components, trace trophic energy pyramids, and build critical media literacy by evaluating ecological research sources.

A comprehensive middle school space science unit exploring the physical properties of major planets along with the characteristics, orbits, and origins of other celestial objects like comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets.

A multi-subject summer school unit exploring the history, science, math, and language arts of ice cream. Students scale recipes, conduct freezing-point experiments, trace historical origins, and design sensory marketing campaigns.

A four-part immersive crime scene investigation where 7th-grade students act as forensic detectives to solve the mystery of the missing Golden Whistle trophy. This sequence guides students through scene processing, fingerprinting, ink chromatography, and final evidence synthesis.

A hands-on biology unit exploring asexual plant reproduction, cellular regeneration, and the science of propagation. Students learn to 'hack' plant growth to create new life from cuttings, combining laboratory precision with botanical care.

A comprehensive unit combining middle school ecosystem science with functional life skills in horticulture and cooking. Students explore the interconnectedness of nature while building practical skills in gardening and food preparation.

A 3-part mini-lesson series designed to teach middle schoolers how to use AI tools responsibly for final projects. The series focuses on AI as a thinking partner, prompt engineering, and critical fact-checking through a modern 'Notebook/Sketch' aesthetic.

A four-part immersive crime scene investigation where 7th-grade students act as forensic detectives to solve the mystery of the missing Golden Whistle trophy. This sequence guides students through scene processing, fingerprinting, ink chromatography, and final evidence synthesis.

A comprehensive 7-day introduction to business and entrepreneurship. Students explore foundations, economic principles, ownership models, internal structures, and the mindset and process needed to launch a new business idea.

A unit exploring how ecosystems change over time through primary and secondary succession, focusing on ecological stages and resilience.

A creative end-of-year science unit where students apply their knowledge of Earth's tilt and orbit to design custom seasonal cycles for fictional planets. This sequence encourages divergent thinking and deep understanding of how axial tilt impacts climate and light.

An introductory unit on Housing and Interior Design within the Human Services field. Students explore basic housing needs, sustainable green building, universal design for accessibility, the impact of local resources and climate on home construction, and residential energy efficiency.

A comprehensive physics unit covering the behavior of mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Students transition from hands-on slinky exploration to advanced optical modeling and mathematical derivations.

A comprehensive series of vocabulary assessments designed to reinforce computer science concepts through repeated exposure and varied questioning.

A comprehensive introduction to meteorology focused on identifying and understanding the ten primary cloud types and their impact on weather patterns.

A comprehensive unit exploring how fossils form, how they are dated, and what they reveal about Earth's biological and geological history.

This sequence guides 7th-grade students through the scientific criteria used to define life, moving from intuitive observations to biological analysis of metabolism, cellular structure, and homeostasis. Students explore ambiguous examples and conduct experiments to build a robust definition of what it means to be alive.