Systems of Life

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 interactive lesson where students explore how Earth's four major spheres (atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere) interact, alongside the biological organization of living things from cells to the entire biosphere.

A 2-page print-ready interactive guided notes packet exploring Earth's four spheres (geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere) on the first page, and the hierarchical organization of life (from cells to the biosphere) on the second page. Includes structured work areas and diagrams for student input.

An interactive, highly visual ecosystem unit designed for 7th/8th grade MCAS standards but adapted to a 4th-grade reading and comprehension level. The unit explores abiotic/biotic factors, energy flow, interactions, and disruptions through hands-on activities, adapted readings, visual slides, and scaffolded assessments.

A project-based lesson where students showcase their knowledge of plant and animal cells by choosing from a variety of campaign-style, artistic, and narrative projects. Includes a student choice board with planning pages and a comprehensive master rubric for assessment.

A print-ready 1-page Master Rubric specifically designed to grade any of the nine choices from the Cell Showdown Choice Board. Includes detailed expectations for scientific accuracy, system interactions, creative execution, and prep work.

A highly visual 4-day science unit exploring ocean habitats and depth zones. Tailored for differentiated instruction for 3rd grade and nonverbal 7th grade students using Boardmaker-style symbols, color-coded matching, and visual check comprehension.