A comprehensive science curriculum for 8th grade students working at a 1st grade academic level, covering all North Carolina Essential Standards with simplified language, high-interest visuals, and structured support.
A comprehensive unit focused on environmental stewardship, exploring waste management, conservation, and sustainable living through hands-on activities.
A 3-lesson unit on the water cycle, weather patterns, and global circulation designed for 7th-grade SPED students. This sequence covers the energy drivers of water movement, the interaction of air masses, and the patterns of oceanic and atmospheric circulation with heavy scaffolding and visual supports.
A study of the iconic predator-prey relationship between wolves and moose on Isle Royale, exploring population dynamics, carrying capacity, and limiting factors.
A sports-science unit exploring the chemistry of performance and the architecture of the human body. Students investigate energy changes in reactions through the lens of metabolism and injury recovery, and discover how the skeletal system provides the structural foundation for athletic movement.
An ecology-focused sequence exploring population dynamics, ecosystem stability, and the intricate dance between predators and their prey through the famous Isle Royale case study.
A comprehensive science unit focused on global biomes, adaptations, and ecological relationships, culminating in a creative travel brochure project.
A series of nature-based investigations helping young learners connect with seasonal changes using their senses and scientific observation.
A 3-day introductory unit for Digital Design students, focusing on Project-Based Learning, collaborative teamwork, and the very first steps into Adobe Photoshop. Students will connect classroom learning to workforce readiness through a giant collaborative mural and guided discovery of design tools.
A functional science unit for Essential Skills classrooms focusing on identifying push and pull forces within daily household chores and routines. Students explore forces through visual identification, movement-based games, and guided group activities.
A 5-day instructional sequence for first grade focusing on the long 'a' vowel team (ai/ay) and heart words 'very' and 'today' using IMSE OG and UFLI methodologies.
A hands-on forensic science sequence focusing on the collection and analysis of trace evidence, specifically soil and glass fragments, through an outdoor scavenger hunt.