A series of secret agent-themed ecology missions where students act as Eco-Detectives for the Nature Intelligence Agency (NIA) to study habitats, food chains, and environmental impacts.
An ecology and life science curriculum sequence exploring the microscopic and macroscopic systems of our planet, from cellular organelles and biological organization to Earth's interconnected spheres.
A highly engaging vocabulary lesson where students master key ecosystem and habitat terms through interactive pairing games and hands-on sentence completion.
A page-by-page illustrated study guide of key ecosystem terms for third-grade classrooms. Organizes vital terms from Page 1 to Page 5 of the reading text, providing clear definitions, contextual examples, and an interactive student sketchpad area.
A comprehensive teacher professional development and model lesson plan sequence. It equips educators with hands-on mineral testing protocols, inquiry-based (3D) NGSS teaching strategies, geological vocabulary support, and formative assessment tools for grades 4-8.
An introductory STEM and cooperative learning lesson where students work in teams to save Sam, a gummy worm stranded on a capsized boat, using only paperclips to retrieve and equip his life preserver.
A comprehensive 32-slide quiz presentation designed for third-grade classrooms. Features 15 sequential questions (multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended) mapped to the page numbers of the Generation Genius ecosystems text, with instructional scaffolds and clear answer reveal slides.
An interactive, highly visual ecosystem unit designed for 7th/8th grade MCAS standards but adapted to a 4th-grade reading and comprehension level. The unit explores abiotic/biotic factors, energy flow, interactions, and disruptions through hands-on activities, adapted readings, visual slides, and scaffolded assessments.
A lesson designed to guide students through the fundamental stages of scientific inquiry using tactile, color-coded hex cards to map, sort, and collaborate on scientific investigations.
An interactive, screen-optimized slide deck designed for virtual classrooms. Features matching challenges with definitions and context clues for all seven vocabulary words, along with interactive rounds, virtual game mechanics, and a wildcard answer debrief slide.
An immersive, 90-minute entrepreneurial challenge where teams collaborate to design, budget, and present a fully functional snack shack business while navigating real-world supply chain and staffing twists.
