A 4-session unit for K-3 students exploring seasonal changes, desert flora, and regional differences through art and observation in the Sonoran Desert.
A hands-on environmental science unit exploring urban waterways, human impact, and conservation through the lens of New York City's iconic Hudson River.
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 five-part multi-sensory journey for preschoolers exploring the life cycle of a chick, from incubation to hatching. This sequence emphasizes fine motor skills, communication, and sensory exploration through hands-on activities.
A comprehensive exploration of Earth's diverse biomes, covering climates, geography, and complex biological adaptations. Each lesson focuses on a different environment, starting with the arid world of deserts.
A celebratory Earth Day sequence focused on environmental stewardship and the interconnectedness of ecosystems, centered around the book 'The Great Kapok Tree' by Lynne Cherry. Students explore the perspectives of various rainforest inhabitants and create a collaborative bulletin board display.
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 5-day comprehensive reading unit that explores the human digestive system while building critical literacy skills like using context clues, sequencing, identifying main ideas, and analyzing cause and effect.
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 multi-part exploration of the human body for early learners, covering the five senses, the circulatory system, and other vital functions.
A comprehensive unit on renewable energy sources, focusing on analyzing informational texts through visual and written synthesis. Designed for EL students to develop academic language while exploring sustainable technology.
A comprehensive sequence of lessons focusing on mastering sequencing in scientific informational texts. Students analyze complex natural processes, identify temporal signals, and use evidence (RI.1) to explain how these processes unfold over time.