A comprehensive review of all 5th Grade NGSS Science standards, covering matter, ecosystems, Earth systems, and space science through vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, and critical thinking questions.
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 brief, step-by-step instructional guide for teachers on breaking students into groups of 2-3, distributing materials, briefing the scenario via slides, and managing the 30-minute timer.
A comprehensive elementary/middle school astronomy unit exploring the predictable patterns of Earth and sky. Students investigate why constellations change seasonally and decode the predictable cycle of lunar phases through hands-on models, observations, and guided inquiry.
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.
A comprehensive, 2-page instructional guide for teachers containing step-by-step setup instructions, material lists, scripted prompts, pacing suggestions, common student misconceptions, and a 4-point cooperative rubric.
A hands-on, inquiry-based elementary science unit investigating the secrets of photosynthesis. Students act as 'Plant Power Detectives' conducting wet labs, including leaf chromatography and Elodea oxygen bubble experiments, to discover how plants capture light, make food, and produce oxygen.
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.
A structured, 2-page print-ready student worksheet designed to guide students through the engineering design process during the challenge. Includes space for design sketches, hypothesis writing, a trial tracking log, and team reflection questions.
A collection of visually engaging and highly structured career posters highlighting high-interest STEM occupations for upper elementary students. Each spotlight details key skills, education, salary stats, and real-world industries.
An interactive, highly visual presentation designed to guide students through the Saving Sam STEM challenge. It features step-by-step visual rules, clear success criteria, and structured team discussion prompts using a high-contrast marine rescue theme.
An exemplar 3D science lesson exploring physical properties, mineral testing, and rock classification. It integrates hands-on inquiry with structured vocabulary acquisition and formative checks.
