A comprehensive 2nd-week unit for 3rd Grade Science exploring the anatomy, functions, and protective nature of the human skin through experiments, models, and sensory activities.
A comprehensive unit on the human body's systems, focusing on anatomy, physiology, and health.
A comprehensive STEM sequence for grades 1-5 focusing on structural engineering and physics. Students progress from exploring material properties and shapes to designing complex, efficient structures, building their understanding of forces, stability, and the engineering design process.
A four-day introductory unit on the signs of spring, focusing on weather changes and nature's awakening. Includes a mix of outdoor exploration and indoor hands-on crafts designed for grades K-3.
A comprehensive STEM unit introducing block coding and robotics using Marty the Robot and Sphero Minis. Students explore sequencing, loops, and color-based commands across two weeks of rotating hands-on lab sessions.
A comprehensive substitute teacher packet for the 8th-grade 'Teen Challenges' course, focusing on the Inner Strength Lab and the novel Hatchet. Includes daily procedures, survival-themed activities, and feedback forms.
A comprehensive leadership development program for district administrators focused on high-quality curriculum implementation, review methodologies, and instructional coaching strategies to ensure district-wide coherence.
A comprehensive 1-week science unit for 3rd grade focusing on the skin as the body's largest organ and its vital role as a protective barrier and sensory interface. Students explore the functions of skin, clear up common misconceptions, and participate in a hands-on modeling experiment.
A comprehensive 2-week unit for 3rd grade exploring the skeletal and muscular systems. Students will investigate how bones provide protection and support, while muscles enable movement through contraction and relaxation, culminating in hands-on modeling of joints and bicep movement.
A basic introduction to space concepts and the work of NASA, designed for early elementary students to build reading skills and scientific curiosity.
An engaging unit exploring the properties of matter, focusing on how substances combine, dissolve, and separate.
A comprehensive unit on the lunar cycle, combining scientific observation, technical vocabulary mastery, and evidence-based writing using the SRSD framework.
A two-day science unit for 6th graders exploring the relationship between thermal energy, particle motion, and phase changes through visual notes and kinesthetic modeling.
Une exploration complète des principes de la statique et de la dynamique, allant de l'équilibre des structures rigides à l'analyse des mouvements curvilignes.
A series of lessons exploring the physics of fluids, including buoyancy, pressure, and fluid flow.
A project-based 6th-grade forensics course where students act as lead investigators to solve a campus mystery using scientific evidence, biology, and engineering principles. The course aligns with Iowa Science Standards covering cell theory, inheritance, and the engineering design process.
A comprehensive exploration of the Earth's water cycle, focusing on the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation through visual instruction and hands-on experimentation.
A comprehensive two-week recovery sequence designed for students to master key concepts from Investigations 9-12, including evolution and biological systems. This unit provides condensed notes, visual aids, and targeted review questions to help students bridge learning gaps and achieve course credit.
A week-long after-school science unit for 4th graders exploring surface tension through hands-on experiments, including water droplets, soap reactions, and bubble engineering.
A 5-day after-school program exploring the science of surface tension through hands-on experiments, scientific observations, and engineering challenges. Students investigate how water molecules stick together and how substances like soap and salt can break those bonds.
A comprehensive unit designed to turn students into nature detectives, focusing on observation, documentation, and appreciation of the local environment for K-6 students.
A comprehensive unit on matter, focusing on the differences between physical and chemical changes, identifying indicators of each, and applying this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
A comprehensive investigation into the radioactive decay of elements in rock crystals from the Afar region, using simulations and mathematical modeling to reconstruct geologic history.
Une série de leçons de cinématique appliquée, allant de l'étude des transports ferroviaires urbains aux duels de vitesse entre athlètes et animaux. La séquence permet de maîtriser les mouvements rectilignes uniformes et uniformément variés.