A 2-3 day project-based learning sequence where students explore the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration, culminating in a creative project where they explain the cycling of matter and flow of energy in ecosystems.
A comprehensive unit exploring the science of hearing, the technology used to assist hearing loss, and the personal impact of being D/deaf or hard of hearing. Students will build a 3D ear model, learn to read audiograms, and understand the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants.
A 4-lesson sequence designed to help high school chemistry students master Coulomb's Law through qualitative reasoning, mathematical practice, and application to atomic structure. The sequence aligns with Iowa High School Chemistry standards and OpenSciEd's inquiry-based approach.
Une séquence complète sur les forces et les interactions pour le niveau 4ème, centrée sur la modélisation par des vecteurs. Les élèves explorent les types d'interactions, apprennent à représenter les forces par des segments fléchés et utilisent le dynamomètre.
A comprehensive unit on genetics and heredity, focusing on the mechanisms of trait inheritance, molecular genetics, and biotechnology applications.
A comprehensive 5-week unit on Heredity and Genetics covering NC standard LS.7.2. Students explore the structures of DNA, modes of reproduction, Punnett Squares, and pedigree analysis through hands-on labs and visual instruction.
A comprehensive unit on meteorology focusing on air mass interactions, pressure systems, and frontal boundaries. Students learn to interpret data to predict local weather events like thunderstorms and clear sky periods.
In this project-based unit, students become lead geneticists in a top-secret laboratory. They will master alleles, inheritance patterns, and Punnett squares to design a unique monster and predict the genetic outcomes of its future offspring, culminating in a professional scientific presentation.
A comprehensive review of electrical circuits, covering Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Rules, and circuit analysis techniques through visual guides and structured problem-solving.
A comprehensive K-12 AI literacy sequence covering the fundamentals of how AI works, machine learning, ethics, social impact, and creative application through age-appropriate lessons.
A comprehensive set of materials exploring the historical development of atomic theory from ancient Greece to the modern quantum model, provided in a bilingual format to support English and Spanish speaking learners.
A biology unit covering the chemical foundations of life (macromolecules) and the physiological balance of complex organisms (homeostasis).
A comprehensive 4-day sequence focusing on the application of thermal energy concepts, including conduction, convection, radiation, and insulation through hands-on labs and real-world analysis.
A series of ELD lessons exploring how human environments interact with nature, focusing on reading comprehension, academic language, and collaborative discourse.
A deep dive into the evolutionary transition from aquatic life to terrestrial mammals, focusing on homologous structures and divergent evolution.
A cross-curricular unit blending astronomy and Greek mythology, exploring how ancient cultures interpreted the night sky and the scientific reality of stars.
A collection of lessons focused on nature and science, designed with differentiated reading materials for diverse learners including early readers and special education students.
A beginner-friendly introduction to coding concepts using the excitement of basketball tournaments to teach algorithms, sequencing, and selection.
A three-day sub plan sequence for middle school students exploring wind and solar energy. Students learn about energy transformations, advantages and disadvantages, and analyze energy output data to prepare for upcoming engineering design challenges.
A comprehensive 2-day unit on heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) featuring teacher-led demonstrations, visual slides, doodle notes, and exit tickets. Students explore how thermal energy moves through different states of matter and vacuum.
A comprehensive unit on thermal energy transfer where students use models and hands-on experiments to compare conduction, convection, and radiation. The sequence covers theoretical understanding and practical observation of how heat moves through matter.
A comprehensive exploration of how scientists organize the diversity of life on Earth, from the broadest domains to individual species.