A lesson sequence focused on understanding the immense scale of the Sun and other stars compared to Earth through visual models and math connections.
A comprehensive unit exploring inherited traits, talents, and character analysis through the lens of Kamal's story. Students will distinguish between genetic traits and learned talents, analyze character motivations, and document their own unique 'code'.
A comprehensive project-based unit where students explore the vital role of pollinators, research local species, and design solutions to protect their habitats.
A comprehensive unit exploring the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, and how they combine in circuits, focusing on energy transformations and hands-on visuals.
A lesson sequence focused on the scientific method, using a mystery box activity to practice observation, hypothesis formation, and experimentation. Students explore the historical roots of the method and apply it to solve physical puzzles.
A deep dive into marine biology and animal physiology, focusing on the unique adaptations that allow aquatic life to thrive in diverse environments.
A hands-on exploration of physics and forces, focusing on gravity, motion, and air resistance through engineering challenges.
A lesson sequence focusing on the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, culminating in a town council role-play debate. Students explore energy transformations and evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of different power sources.
A comprehensive earth science sequence exploring the forces that shape our planet, specifically focusing on the formation and classification of volcanoes.
A comprehensive science lesson for 4th-6th graders exploring the six types of volcanoes and the relationship between lava viscosity and volcano shape. The sequence includes a hands-on 'Ketchup Race' demonstration, video analysis, and a sculpting activity.
A comprehensive lesson sequence for 3rd-5th graders to identify and define the characteristics of living things (organisms) using video observation, field research, and critical thinking.
A short unit focused on the Kingdom Fungi, specifically investigating the growth and structure of molds through hands-on experimentation and video analysis.
A chemistry unit for upper elementary students focused on the science of mixtures and solutions through the relatable lens of a backyard picnic. Students explore vocabulary like solute, solvent, and saturation using video analysis and creative menu design.
A comprehensive lesson sequence on ocean literacy, focusing on why oceans matter, their role in global systems, and conservation efforts. Students will engage with a video, take structured notes, and participate in a live quiz.
A creative engineering lesson where students explore NASA spinoffs and design their own inventions that solve problems in space and on Earth. Students practice design thinking and marketing by 'reverse engineering' space technology for commercial use.
A unit exploring the properties of matter, focusing on how substances change state and form new materials through chemical reactions.
A series of lessons exploring Earth's diverse climate zones and the factors that shape them.
A lesson sequence exploring the different types of adaptations animals use to survive in their habitats, focusing on physical vs. behavioral traits.
A short series of lessons exploring prehistoric life and the Mega-fauna that once roamed the Earth. Students learn about adaptations, extinction, and the tools paleontologists use to study the past.
A comprehensive lesson sequence for middle school students to explore the digestive system through video analysis and hands-on modeling. Students will build a physical 'gut' using household materials to demonstrate organ sequence and specific functions.
A capstone project where students build a multi-page website from scratch. They move through planning, coding navigation, developing content, debugging, and finally publishing their work, emphasizing the technical and organizational skills needed for web publishing.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th graders focusing on human-centered web design, User Experience (UX), and web accessibility. Students explore how to make digital spaces usable for everyone through empathy, analysis, and auditing.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th graders to learn the fundamentals of HTML, covering document structure, text formatting, lists, and embedding media through a 'Digital Architect' lens.
Students transition from basic HTML to CSS, learning how to style web pages with colors, fonts, and layouts. The sequence covers CSS syntax, color theory, typography, and the box model, culminating in a personal profile design project.
Students explore automation and the future of work by adopting the role of inventors and designers. They investigate how robots and software automate tasks, analyze shifting job markets, and apply design thinking to create beneficial future technology concepts.
Students demystify Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through hands-on training, pattern recognition, and ethical analysis. They move from understanding basic coding differences to identifying real-world AI applications and recognizing the importance of unbiased data.
A scientific exploration of how instruments produce sound, categorized by vibration mechanics and physical properties. Students investigate the four main instrument families through the lens of acoustics and physics.
A foundational sequence for 5th graders covering computer hardware, operating systems, file management, troubleshooting, and keyboarding. Students learn to bridge the gap between physical machines and digital organization while developing technical self-sufficiency.
Students act as environmental engineers designing a multi-stage water filtration system. They explore sedimentation, decanting, and various filtration media to solve a real-world water contamination challenge.
A quantitative exploration of mixtures and solutions where students use measurement to prove that mass is conserved even when substances dissolve or change state. Students progress from simple mixtures of solids to complex solutions and recovery through evaporation.
A forensic-themed science unit where 5th-grade students explore mixtures and solubility. Through the technique of chromatography, they solve a mystery by separating pigments and analyzing how different solvents interact with matter.
A project-based sequence where 5th-grade students act as environmental engineers to design, build, and test water filtration systems, applying concepts of mixtures and particle size to solve a real-world problem.
This workshop-style sequence teaches 5th-grade students to separate mixtures using physical properties. Students progress from simple mechanical sorting (sieving, magnetism) to advanced methods (filtration, evaporation, density), culminating in a project-based challenge to separate a complex mixture.
A 5th-grade science sequence exploring the differences between heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous solutions through hands-on labs and comparative analysis. Students learn about physical properties, dissolving, saturation, and classification techniques.
Students become 'Ink Investigators' to explore the science of mixtures through chromatography. They discover that black ink is often a combination of many colors and learn about solubility by testing different markers.
Students explore the principles of stratigraphy and relative dating to understand how rock layers act as a chronological record of Earth's history. This sequence covers the Law of Superposition, index fossils, geological disturbances, and the vast scale of geological time.
A comprehensive 5th-grade science unit exploring Earth's 4.6 billion-year history. Students investigate the major eras of life, the scale of geologic time, and the catastrophic extinction events that reshaped the biosphere.
This sequence guides 5th-grade students through the biochemical and physical processes of fossilization, from distinguishing types to simulating mineral replacement and environmental preservation.