Protocol Pathfinders

A five-day modified animal classification unit focusing on the five main vertebrate groups, designed with extensive visual support, sentence frames, and tracing options for modified learning.

Grade 2, Module 4: 'Providing for Pollinators' focuses on the life cycles of pollinators, specifically butterflies, and how they interact with their habitats to support our environment. This sequence covers the core of Unit 2, moving from the physical characteristics and life cycles to the specific ways these insects provide for our ecosystem.

A collection of magical-themed lessons covering reading comprehension and early mathematics for primary students.

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.

A collection of 8 hands-on science activities designed for elementary-aged children, covering chemistry, space, botany, and physics with a mix of instruction cards, journals, and lesson plans.

A series of lessons focused on understanding different natural disasters, their causes, impacts, and safety protocols through structured writing and investigation.

A comprehensive weekly unit for 2nd Grade covering 3D geometric solids (Math TEKS 2.8B) and patterns of movement (Science TEKS 2.6C) through a "Curiosity Lab" theme.

A 3-day mini-unit exploring carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores through the lens of The Lion King. Students will identify animal diets, categorize characters, and understand the ecological balance of the Pride Lands.

A hands-on exploration of animal diets, focusing on identifying and classifying herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores through text evidence and visual clues.

A unit blending biological science with literacy, exploring cause and effect through the lens of animal adaptations in classic fairy tale settings.

A comprehensive collection of introductory science modules for first-grade emergent readers, covering biology, meteorology, physics, and earth science through simple, repetitive text and engaging activities.

A comprehensive 36-week phonics and comprehension curriculum for small groups. Each week focuses on a specific phonetic target integrated with a reading comprehension strategy, following a systematic, multisensory approach.

A comprehensive phonics sequence covering complex letter sounds including digraphs and glued/welded sounds through visual play and detective-themed activities.

A two-part technology sequence for Primary 3 students exploring the dual nature of technology and the engineering design process for creating helpful inventions.

A 5-day phonics unit focused on the i_e (CVCe) pattern with blends and heart words 'by' and 'my'. The unit uses a 'Secret Agent' detective theme to engage students in word mapping, chaining, and passage reading.

A fast-paced makerspace series where students tackle engineering challenges. This unit focuses on structural integrity and seismic resistance using everyday materials.

A comprehensive 5-day literacy unit focusing on the digraph 'ch' and irregular Heart Words 'talk' and 'walk'. This sequence follows a structured literacy approach incorporating phonemic awareness, cumulative review, explicit phonics instruction, and tactile irregular word practice.

A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focusing on the welded sounds -all, -oll, and -ull. Includes word chaining with initial sound changes, heart word instruction for go, no, and so, and a complete decodable reader with comprehension support.

A comprehensive 5-day Orton-Gillingham phonics unit for 2nd graders focusing on CCVC and CVCC words with digraphs. Students act as 'Sound Detectives' to identify, build, and read words with complex structures.

A comprehensive phonics and word study unit that progresses from foundational CVC mastery to multisyllabic word decoding and fluency.

A comprehensive phonics sequence that takes students from basic CVC words to complex consonant blends and digraphs through interactive workshop-themed activities and games.

A professional development series for PreK-12 educators that reframes Computer Science as a "Superpower" through Computational Thinking. Teachers explore how CS concepts like decomposition, abstraction, and automation are already present in their daily instructional practices and Iowa Core content.

A series of lessons exploring the mysterious and dangerous creatures of the deep ocean, focusing on unique adaptations and survival strategies.

A comprehensive unit focused on environmental stewardship, exploring waste management, conservation, and sustainable living through hands-on activities.

A two-day science unit for 2nd-3rd graders exploring how energy moves through nature. Students learn the basics of food chains on day one and expand their understanding to complex food webs on day two.

A series of nature-based investigations helping young learners connect with seasonal changes using their senses and scientific observation.

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 science-focused sequence exploring the fascinating process of metamorphosis through the life cycle of a butterfly, focusing on sequencing skills and biological stages.

A comprehensive exploration of physical science and civic foundations, designed for elementary students to engage with waves, energy, government structures, and the roles of citizens.

A comprehensive exploration of plant life, beginning with the first signs of spring and basic life cycles, and extending into the detailed mechanisms of how plants grow, transport nutrients, and adapt.

A series of introductory lessons exploring different habitats (Arctic, Freshwater, etc.) and the unique animals that live in each, designed for early elementary learners.

A series of hands-on fall projects designed for middle school students working at a second-grade level, focusing on leaf science, pumpkin anatomy, and animal adaptations through posters and crafts.

A four-part summer camp program focused on hands-on STEM exploration using everyday materials. Students will explore environmental science, aerospace engineering, mechanical design, and chemical reactions through play-based challenges.

A 2nd-grade sequence on digital literacy focusing on file naming, folder organization, search retrieval, cloud storage, and digital collaboration. Students learn to maintain a clean digital workspace through a 'Cyber Space Station' theme.

A comprehensive sequence on language mechanics, from phonetic marking of complex vowel sounds to the morphological analysis of Latin roots and affixes. Students develop deep decoding and encoding skills by investigating the building blocks of words.

A differentiated unit on the solar system designed for newcomers and students with IEPs, focusing on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars with heavy visual support and simplified language.

A computer science unplugged sequence for 2nd graders focused on the concept of decomposition through library organization. Students learn to break down the complex task of sorting a 'Messy Mountain' of books into manageable, sequential steps.

A comprehensive K-8 curriculum designed to build foundational AI literacy through understanding, evaluation, application, and ethics. Each grade level tackles a specific theme, progressing from basic robot concepts to complex algorithmic bias and societal impact.

A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focused on the "bonus letters" (Floss Rule: f, l, s, z) including heart words 'your' and 'want'. Students explore the concept of doubling final consonants in one-syllable short vowel words through a factory-themed learning experience.

A 5-day intensive review of all short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) using the 'Vowel Voyagers' theme. Includes daily phonemic awareness, word building, decodable reading, and heart word mastery.