Students adopt the role of junior engineers to evaluate materials for specific purposes. They analyze everyday objects, test for water resistance and strength, and finally design and build a protective shelter for a toy animal.
A series of lessons exploring genetics and protein synthesis through the lens of spider silk production for medical use. Adapted for 3rd-grade reading levels while maintaining 6th-grade science concepts.
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 comprehensive project-based unit where students explore the vital role of pollinators, research local species, and design solutions to protect their habitats.
A comprehensive unit exploring the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, and how they combine in circuits, focusing on energy transformations and hands-on visuals.
A collection of science and phonics resources designed for hands-on classroom activities.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on understanding the cyclical nature of months and their connection to seasonal weather patterns and personal experiences.
A lesson sequence exploring the science of involuntary reflexes and reaction time through hands-on lab experiments and interactive discussions. Students learn to distinguish between voluntary and involuntary actions using the body's natural response systems.
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 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 1st-grade science sequence focused on identifying physical properties of materials and understanding the relationship between a material's structure and its function. Students explore real-world examples and use creative problem-solving to explain why specific materials are chosen for objects.
A primary science sequence focused on the fundamental requirements for living things to survive and thrive in their environments.
A short, engaging unit focused on the unique biological adaptations of bats, specifically their status as the only flying mammals and their specialized wing anatomy. Students explore classification, anatomy, and behavior through hands-on modeling.
A hands-on introductory sequence where 3rd-grade students explore the relationship between electricity and magnetism by building their own electromagnets.
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 short sequence exploring the natural world, starting with the water cycle for young learners.
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.