In this lesson, students will explore the basics of sound through hands-on experiments and demonstrations. They'll learn about sound waves, vibrations, and how we perceive sound. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the fundamental concepts of physics related to sound, which are applicable in various real-world contexts, such as music, communication, and technology.
Taniya Henderson
Instructor
In this lesson, students will explore the basics of sound waves and how they travel through different mediums. Through engaging hands-on activities, students will have the opportunity to see, feel, and hear sound in action. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the fundamental concepts of sound, which is a key aspect of physics and everyday life.
Michael Gooch
Instructor
Dive into the fascinating world of sound, exploring how vibrations create the sounds we hear every day. This resource helps 4th-grade students grasp the invisible forces that bring music and voices to life. Designed for a single 50-minute session.
Diane Mcevaddy
Science Teacher
Explore the amazing world of sound! This 30-minute, student-centered lesson for 8th graders dives into echoes, interference, and resonance, helping students understand how sound waves interact and impact their daily lives. Get ready for a sonic adventure!
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
In this 30-minute independent learning center activity, 2nd graders explore how sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases while integrating musical concepts like pitch and volume. Students rotate through engaging stations to investigate science standards (States of Matter, PS1.A) and music standards (MU:Rhythmic and Sound Exploration). This Tier 1 lesson supports inquiry, creativity, and cross-curricular connections.
Lisa Tyler
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in hands-on activities to explore the principles of sound, including how it is produced and how it travels through different mediums. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the basic concepts of sound, which is a fundamental aspect of physics and everyday life. By engaging in interactive activities, students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of how sound works.
Rachael Stewart
Counselor
This lesson dives into the fascinating world of light waves, exploring their properties, behavior, and how we perceive color. It's designed for 8th-grade students in a small group setting (Tier 2) to provide targeted support and deeper understanding. The lesson will take approximately 60 minutes across one session.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
Investigate the properties and behaviors of various waves, from sound to light, including interference, diffraction, and resonance. This resource builds a comprehensive understanding of wave phenomena, crucial for fields like optics, acoustics, and telecommunications. This lesson is designed for high school students and will take approximately 90 minutes over one session.
J Goldman
Science Teacher
Engage 8th-grade students in a fun, interactive game to solidify their understanding of sound wave properties. This 30-minute, Tier 1 classroom activity will have students actively applying their knowledge in a competitive format.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
Explore the fascinating world of sound! This 30-minute lesson for 3rd graders helps students understand how sound is made, how it travels, and how to identify the central idea in a text. We'll read about sound and then test our knowledge.
Natasha Terrell
English Language Arts Teacher
Explore the fascinating world of light as an electromagnetic wave, its incredible speed, and the vast ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. This lesson helps 8th-grade students understand the fundamental properties of light and its various applications in our daily lives. Designed for one 60-minute session.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
This lesson guides students through a sound journey using various instruments or soundscapes to explore how different sounds affect their emotions and stress levels. This auditory experience teaches students about the power of sound in relaxation and mood regulation, helping them understand and utilize sound as a tool for emotional well-being.
Ashley Tobies
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the basic concepts of sound, focusing on how vibrations create sound and its real-world applications. It includes a reading passage, an engaging quiz, and an answer key. Designed for one 30-minute session.
Natasha Terrell
English Language Arts Teacher
Explore how objects vibrate to make sounds in this interactive 45-minute lesson for 1st-grade students. Students will actively engage with different materials to feel and hear vibrations, connecting physical movement to the sounds they produce. This lesson is important because it introduces fundamental concepts of sound energy and how it travels, fostering scientific observation skills.
John McCraine
Math Teacher, Science Teacher
This lesson explores the evolution of light from candles to modern LEDs, focusing on basic light principles. Students will engage in hands-on experiments with different light sources to understand how light has evolved over time. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate technological advancements and the science behind everyday phenomena.
Lui Villa
School Administrator
Dive into the fascinating world of waves! Students will explore different types of waves, understand their properties, and see how they impact our daily lives. This 30-minute lesson is designed for 6th-grade students and will include hands-on examples.
James Junious
Science Teacher
Explore the amazing world of the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on how visible light allows us to see the world. This lesson helps 6th-grade students understand the science behind sight in a single 45-minute session.
cherrylyn.ular
Science Teacher
This 30-minute lesson for 3rd graders illuminates the fascinating world of light, exploring its sources, how it travels, and its vital role in our daily lives. Students will engage with a custom reading passage and test their understanding with multiple-choice questions.
Natasha Terrell
English Language Arts Teacher
A hands-on small-group exploration where 7th graders conduct simple physics experiments building balloon rockets and then write scientific reflections to deepen understanding. This Tier 2 (Group) lesson integrates academic science with practical inquiry skills in a 60-minute session, minimizing prep for teachers and maximizing engagement.
Andrea Molina
Parent, General Education Teacher
In this 45-minute physical science lesson, 12-year-old students will explore the concept of energy transformations through interactive activities, games, and a mini-project. Understanding energy conversion is essential for grasping real-world applications—from powering gadgets to fueling engines. This single-session, Tier 1 lesson equips learners with hands-on experience and assessment tools to solidify their knowledge.
Felicia Locklear
General Education Teacher
This 90-minute lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the fundamental principles of audio and video, exploring how these two elements work together to create engaging media. Understanding these principles is crucial for anyone interacting with digital content, whether as a creator or a consumer. Designed for a single 90-minute session for a whole classroom.
Kelley Steinbring
Computer Science Teacher, Art Teacher
Explore the sounds of spring, focusing on bird calls and natural soundscapes. This lesson enhances auditory skills and appreciation for nature's symphony, designed for 2nd grade students. It includes engaging activities like bird call identification and a sound scavenger hunt, all within a 25-minute session.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
In this 30-minute Tier 1 biology lesson, 11th-grade students explore the process of photosynthesis, understanding how plants convert light into chemical energy and why this process is essential for life on Earth. Students will engage in interactive activities, a diagram labeling worksheet, and a brief experiment demonstration to solidify their grasp of key concepts and real-world applications.
trevohn
Instructor
This engaging, student-centered lab lesson explores the fascinating properties of light: reflection, refraction, diffraction, and scattering. Students will conduct hands-on experiments to observe and understand these phenomena. Designed for 8th Grade students, this single session lesson will take approximately 60 minutes.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
Students will explore how light interacts with different materials through engaging hands-on experiments. This lesson focuses on direct observation and scientific inquiry for 8th-grade students, lasting 90 minutes in one session.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
This lesson explores the fascinating ways light interacts with different materials, covering reflection, refraction, and absorption. Students will conduct a hands-on lab to observe these phenomena directly, making the abstract concepts of light tangible and engaging. Designed for 8th-grade students, this 60-minute lesson fosters scientific inquiry and observation skills.
Madleen Ragy
Science Teacher
This lesson explores the science behind tsunamis, designed for a 6th-grade classroom with a focus on supporting a student on an IEP. In a 30-minute session, students will learn about the causes, effects, and safety measures related to tsunamis, making the topic relevant and engaging for all learners.
Celine O'Dowd
Special Education Teacher
This 30-minute lesson for a 6th-grade individual student explores the fascinating process of how our brain perceives color, from light waves to neural interpretation. Understanding this helps students appreciate the complexity of their senses and how perception works. This lesson is designed for individual support (Tier 3).
Samantha Hansing
Special Education Teacher
Investigate the properties of light, reflection, and refraction, unraveling the mysteries of how we see the world. This resource makes optics engaging and relatable to everyday phenomena. This lesson is designed for a 5th Grade class and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Diane Mcevaddy
Science Teacher
Explore the fascinating physics behind a simple 'shaking jar' experiment. This lesson helps 12th-grade students understand concepts like momentum, energy transfer, and states of matter through a hands-on and relatable phenomenon. It's designed for a single 30-minute classroom session.
Natasha
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the calming sounds of nature through a brief auditory experience. This will be followed by a reflection session where students discuss the feelings these sounds evoke. This lesson is important as it encourages mindfulness and enhances students' listening skills by focusing on subtle, serene noises, helping them to develop a sense of calm and awareness.
Lori Valiquette
Earth Science, Language Arts, Math, History
This lesson introduces 7th-grade special education students to the basics of adolescent brain development and neuroscience, with a focus on how ADHD and autism can influence these processes. Students will gain a foundational understanding of their own brain development and the unique wiring that makes everyone's brain special. This lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session for a whole classroom.
Greenstreet Brendan K.
Special Education Teacher
In this 60-minute lesson for 6th graders, students explore the science behind their emotions by measuring and analyzing heart rate changes. By connecting Social-Emotional Learning with physiology, learners will deepen self-awareness and apply scientific inquiry skills.
kmcgann
Social Worker
In this dynamic 60-minute 10th–grade lesson, students will analyze a curated TED-Ed video on active listening and public speaking, then practice and apply key strategies through guided discussion, role-plays, and reflection. By connecting theory from the video to real conversations, students will strengthen their ability to communicate confidently and empathetically.
mhamilton
Special Education Teacher
This resource explores the fascinating connection between sound and visual art, encouraging students to perceive and express music synesthetically. It's important for fostering cross-disciplinary thinking and creative interpretation. Designed for a 5th Grade Class over 50 minutes.
Jacquelin Chang
Music Teacher
This lesson explores the fascinating process of how our brains perceive color. Understanding color perception helps students appreciate the complexity of their senses and the world around them. This is a 30-minute lesson for 6th-grade students.
Samantha Hansing
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of electricity, including circuits, current, and voltage. Understanding electricity is crucial for comprehending the technology that surrounds us every day. This is a single 30-minute session for a whole classroom.
jknox
Instructor
This lesson explores how physical properties of materials affect how light passes through objects. Students will engage in hands-on investigation and discussion, perfect for a 2nd-grade classroom in one 60-minute session.
John McCraine
Math Teacher, Science Teacher
This lesson prepares 11th-grade students for NGSA energy questions by reviewing key concepts and practicing test-taking strategies. Students will explore various forms of energy, transformations, conservation, and real-world applications over one 120-minute session. This lesson is designed for a whole-classroom setting.
Jim Fusaro
Instructor
This lesson explores the fascinating world of pendulums and the incredible transformation of energy within their periodic motion. Students will learn about the conservation of energy through an engaging painting lab, deepening their understanding of physics in action. Designed for 7th-grade students, this single session lasts 45 minutes.
sam
Science Teacher
This 5-day lesson explores how an object's speed is connected to its mechanical energy. Students will learn through engaging activities and observations, building a foundational understanding of physics principles relevant to their everyday play. Designed for 3rd Grade, each session is 30 minutes long.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the scientific reasons behind how winter affects our mood and brain chemistry. Through experiments and data analysis, students will gain insights into seasonal affective disorder and the role of sunlight in mood regulation. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the biological and environmental factors influencing mental health, fostering awareness and empathy.
Shaneira DaSilva
Counselor
This 10-lesson series helps 1st-grade students develop crucial auditory processing skills. Each 15-minute lesson engages students in fun activities to improve their ability to focus, identify, and understand sounds, directly enhancing their listening comprehension and classroom learning. This series is designed for 1st Grade students and consists of 10 sessions, each lasting 15 minutes.
Sara Lavallee
General Education Teacher
A 4-session K-3 STEM series where students explore forces, density, magnetism, and stability through hands-on challenges like spinning pennies in balloons, making sensory bottles, building with magnet tiles, and crafting paper-tape towers. Each 30-minute session builds inquiry, creativity, and foundational science skills.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
For Grades 2 and 4, guide your students to create a 'soundscape' using everyday sounds. They cultivate mindfulness and focus, improving listening skills and awareness of their surroundings. This fosters a peaceful, reflective environment.
Tiffany Beck
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, first graders will explore different forms of light, such as natural and artificial light sources. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to basic scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way, fostering curiosity and foundational understanding of the world around them.
Kelsey Sproat
Instructor
Dive deep into the subatomic world, exploring how the arrangement and movement of particles define matter's properties and energy interactions. This resource is essential for building a strong foundation in chemistry and physics. This lesson is for an 11th Grade Class and will last 90 minutes.
Lindsey Foulks
English Language Arts Teacher
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 6th graders will explore the properties of matter and how matter interacts through physical and chemical changes. Understanding these fundamental concepts equips students to explain everyday phenomena—from cooking to rusting—and builds a foundation for future science learning.
Patricia Bailey
Behavior Interventionist
In this 30-minute single-session lesson for 7th graders, students will review 18 basic phonemes (Group A) and practice identifying and producing each sound through engaging examples and activities. This foundational phonemic awareness session helps strengthen reading skills and pronunciation confidence, benefiting all learners in the classroom.
Wafa Yahiaoui
General Education Teacher
A festive and engaging physics lesson for high school students, exploring concepts of motion and forces through the lens of holiday and winter themes like Santa's speed, dreidel rotation, and sledding dynamics. This 200-minute lesson is designed for a single session and aims to make physics relevant and exciting before the holiday break for low-level high school physics students.
Sarah Pierce
General Education Teacher
This lesson explores the essential process of photosynthesis and how matter and energy cycle through living organisms. Students will learn how plants convert sunlight into energy and how this energy moves through ecosystems. Designed for 7th Grade students, this single 30-minute session will lay a foundational understanding of critical life science concepts.
Kelly Thomas
Science Teacher
Explore how letter patterns connect to the real world by decoding environmental sounds and matching them to phonics patterns. This engaging 20-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders uses multisensory strategies to build reading confidence and phonemic awareness.
Colinda Landers
Special Education Teacher
This 30-minute lesson introduces 10th-grade high school biology students with intellectual disabilities to independent and dependent variables in science. Understanding these variables is crucial for interpreting and designing experiments, helping students grasp the scientific method in a foundational way.
Erin Esswein
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in a mindful listening exercise to heighten their awareness of the sounds around them. Following this, they will create a 'soundscape' using instruments or found objects to represent the different sounds they experienced. This lesson is important as it helps students develop focus, auditory awareness, and fosters creativity by encouraging them to interpret and recreate their auditory environment.
Jennifer Levasseur
Math, Health & Fitness, Art, Music, Language Arts, Counselor, English
This individualized 30-minute lesson for a 2nd-grade student introduces the basic concepts of different types of energy, such as light, heat, and sound, and how they are present in our everyday lives. Understanding energy helps students make sense of the world around them.
Glenda Hamilton
Special Education Teacher
Students will be able to practice mindful listening by identifying and describing sounds in their environment without judgment. This lesson helps students develop focused attention and active listening skills, distinguishing between internal and external sounds. Designed for 7th-grade students, this single session lasts 45 minutes.
Tony Kissell
Social Worker, Counselor
This 45-minute, single-session lesson for 7th-grade students will help them understand mechanical energy as the sum of an object's kinetic and potential energy. This is important because it lays the foundation for understanding energy transformations and conservation in real-world scenarios.
sam
Science Teacher
This lesson helps K-2 students with autism understand how their tone of voice and speaking volume impact how others receive their messages. Students will learn to recognize different tones and adjust their volume appropriately. This lesson is designed for a small group (Tier 2) and will take approximately 30 minutes.
William Dominguez-Barrios
Social Worker
Esta lección introducirá a los estudiantes a las cuatro cualidades principales del sonido: altura, intensidad, duración y timbre. Es crucial para desarrollar la percepción auditiva y comprender cómo interactuamos con el mundo sonoro. Diseñada para una clase de 17 alumnos (3 TEA), en 1 sesión de 30 minutos.
OPENAI BM
General Education Teacher
This lesson explores the neuroscience behind focus and concentration, helping students understand how the brain processes information and what can disrupt this process. Through engaging experiments, students will gain insights into how to optimize their focus and concentration. This lesson is important as it equips students with knowledge about their cognitive functions, which can enhance their learning and productivity.
Abigail Dudley
School Administrator
This week-long unit for 3rd graders explores how the speed of an object is directly related to its mechanical energy. Students will learn through engaging activities, readings, and experiments, understanding a fundamental concept in physics that affects everything around them. This unit is designed for 5 sessions, each lasting 30 minutes.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
This 30-minute activity for 9th graders uses movement to explore how the brain reacts to stress, trauma, and emotional challenges, helping students understand and identify these responses in themselves. This lesson is designed for the entire classroom (Tier 1).
ANGELA FRANK
Social Worker
This lesson introduces unmotivated 9th-10th grade EC students (with 4th-7th grade reading levels) to the scientific principles behind athletic performance by analyzing a case study of a top athlete or team. It aims to boost reading comprehension and critical thinking, with a differentiated math component for calculating statistics and efficiency. Designed for a small group in a single 25-minute session.
Hannah Milford
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 7th-grade students understand the importance of managing their voice volume in different classroom settings, particularly during focused work or when others are speaking. By learning to modulate their voice, students will contribute to a more productive and respectful learning environment. This is a single 30-minute session for a whole classroom.
akokensparger
Counselor
This lesson provides an NGSA-style test to comprehensively assess 11th-grade students' understanding of various energy concepts, including forms, transformations, conservation, and practical applications. Designed for a single 60-minute session, it helps identify areas of strength and areas needing further instruction for the entire classroom.
Jim Fusaro
Instructor
In this lesson, students will engage in a listening and movement activity called 'Harmony Hop,' where they will match different rhythms to corresponding emotions. This activity is designed to enhance emotional intelligence by teaching students how music and motion can reflect mood changes. By participating in this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of how emotions can be expressed through rhythm and movement, fostering both their emotional and musical awareness.
Courtney Bennett
Counselor
This engaging two-session lesson for 1st and 3rd graders introduces the concept of the 'upstairs brain' and 'downstairs brain,' helping students understand how different parts of their brain work together to manage emotions and reactions. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills in young learners.
Rita York
Counselor
Students explore forces and interactions through hands-on activities, understanding push and pull in real-life scenarios. This 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders builds foundational physics knowledge essential for everyday observations and future science learning.
Sheela Pagkalinawan
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 9th-grade students acknowledge and understand the emotions they experience while writing, providing tools for self-compassion and effective emotional processing. This 30-minute single-session lesson will empower students to navigate challenging feelings, leading to a more positive and productive writing experience.
Patty Ciampi
Social Worker
Transform your classroom into a detective agency as students use their ears to solve sound mysteries. This lesson enhances critical listening and cognitive skills for a 1st Grade Class. The session lasts 35 minutes and is designed as a Tier 1 Classroom activity.
Jamilah Murrell
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 1 Pre-K phonics lesson, students embark on a "Sound Safari" to explore letter–sound relationships through engaging games and activities. This lesson helps young learners build foundational reading skills by isolating initial sounds, matching letters to pictures, and practicing listening skills in a fun, interactive environment.
Lo Anna
Special Education Teacher, Parent
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concepts of energy, speed, and motion through interactive and collaborative activities. Students will engage in inquiry-based learning to explore how these concepts are interconnected and apply them to real-world scenarios. This lesson is important as it builds foundational knowledge in physics, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
This lesson helps 2nd-grade students understand and manage anxiety related to storms. It provides practical strategies for coping with fear during adverse weather. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with the whole class.
Katie Ray
Counselor
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the fundamental concept of energy, helping them define it and recognize its various forms in their daily lives. Understanding energy is crucial as it underpins all physical processes and technological advancements. This single-session lesson is designed for a 45-minute duration.
sam
Science Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the psychological and neurological aspects of happiness. They will engage in activities that help them identify and enhance their personal sources of happiness. The lesson includes viewing two videos, discussions, and hands-on activities. This lesson is important as it equips students with knowledge and techniques to improve their well-being.
Colleen O'Donoghue
Counselor
For grades 3-5, lead your students on a 'Journey to the Center of Calm' where they learn to identify and navigate stressful situations using visual imagery and guided relaxation techniques. By creating a shared atmosphere of tranquility, this exercise fosters self-regulation and mindfulness among students.
Lauren Oldham
Counselor
A 15-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders to understand the ALERT model and how to adjust their 'engine levels' for self-regulation. This lesson helps students identify their energy states and learn strategies to manage them, promoting better focus and emotional control.
aconway
Counselor
An interactive exploration of how substances affect adolescent brains, helping students understand real-life impacts and make healthier choices. Audience: 7th Grade, Tier 1 Classroom, Duration: 75 mins over 1 session.
Nancy Love
Instructor
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concepts of energy, motion, and speed through engaging activities and collaborative learning. Students will explore how energy affects motion and speed, enhancing their understanding of basic physics principles. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for future scientific learning and encourages critical thinking and teamwork.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of energy transfer through engaging activities and collaborative learning. By understanding how energy moves from one object to another, students will gain insights into everyday phenomena and the principles of physics. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for more complex scientific concepts and encourages critical thinking and teamwork.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
Dive into the biological and neurological aspects of emotions and how they affect behavior. This lesson enhances scientific understanding of emotions and mental health for an 8th Grade Class in a 60-minute session.
Kristen Federico
Special Education Teacher
In this 45-minute real-time lab, 9th graders will explore how stress affects their bodies by identifying personal physiological cues and practicing a calming breathing technique. This lesson empowers students to recognize their stress signals and apply the 4-7-8 breathing method, promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Jerica Brown
Counselor
In this 30-minute small-group series, ninth graders learn to identify and articulate their emotions by mapping them to weather patterns. This lesson boosts self-awareness and emotional literacy in a supportive Tier 2 setting.
Jazmeen Rivera
Social Worker
This lesson empowers 12th-grade students to understand the vital importance of sleep hygiene for their physical and mental well-being. It provides practical strategies for improving sleep quality, which is crucial for academic performance, mood regulation, and overall health. (1 session, 30 minutes)
İrem Ege TUĞCU
Counselor, Psychologist
In this 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will explore different types of scientists—what they study and why it matters. Students will learn how biologists, chemists, physicists, geologists, astronomers, and meteorologists contribute to our world. This engaging, Tier 1 classroom lesson builds science awareness and sparks curiosity about STEM careers.
npopelka
General Education Teacher
In this interactive lesson, students will explore how physical activity affects heart rate through various exercises and games. They will learn the basics of heart physiology and track changes in their heart rate during different activities. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the connection between physical activity and cardiovascular health, promoting awareness of healthy lifestyle choices.
Melissa Dupuis
Health & Fitness
This engaging 45-minute lesson for 7th-grade students helps them discover and categorize kinetic, potential, and mechanical energy within their school, making abstract concepts tangible and relevant to their everyday environment. This lesson will be completed in one 45-minute session.
sam
Science Teacher
An introductory group counseling session for 10th graders exploring emotional ebbs and flows using process-oriented techniques. This Tier 1 lesson builds self-awareness, group norms, and emotional literacy through engaging activities and reflection, helping students understand and regulate their emotional waves in a supportive classroom community. (1 session, 45 minutes)
Jacquelyn White
Social Worker
In this single-session 30-minute lesson, 6th graders will explore what matter is, its states, and how different types of matter interact. By engaging in hands-on activities and discussions, students will build a strong foundation in physical and chemical properties, setting the stage for future science investigations.
Sheela Pagkalinawan
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces high school students to the concept of test anxiety, helps them identify its symptoms, and explores practical strategies for managing it. This single-session lesson is designed for 9th-grade students and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Kaniesha Mcewen
Counselor
Investigate the role of music in enhancing brain functions and mental health. This lesson connects the arts with science, showing how music can be therapeutic. Designed for a 5th-grade class, this 50-minute session explores the intersection of music and neuroscience, aiming to foster an appreciation for the therapeutic potential of music.
Emily Russen
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders, students will learn essential science lab safety rules through engaging activities and discussions. Understanding safety practices helps students feel confident and responsible in science experiments, setting the foundation for future scientific exploration.
npopelka
General Education Teacher
This 15-minute lesson for 5th-grade students begins with a 2-minute mindful activity to help them focus and sharpen their senses before diving into a science topic. It promotes presence and observation skills essential for scientific inquiry.
Faiza Faisal - 19183/TCHR/PIKII
Science Teacher
This resource explores the nuances of vocal tone and its impact on communication, helping 11th-grade Special Education students understand how 'what' they say is affected by 'how' they say it. It's crucial for conveying intended emotions and preventing misunderstandings. This lesson is designed for a single 50-minute session.
Carmen Thomson
Special Education Teacher
This 30-minute, single-session lesson for elementary school students (Grades 3-5) helps them understand and identify physical and emotional safety in their daily lives. It's crucial for students to recognize safe situations and develop strategies for handling unsafe ones, empowering them to advocate for their well-being.
Jennifer Davis
Behavior Interventionist
In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 6th graders, students will explore the properties and interactions of matter through engaging discussions and hands-on activities. Understanding matter lays the foundation for future science learning and helps students make sense of the physical world around them.
Sheela Pagkalinawan
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute lesson, 3rd graders explore the stages of the water cycle through interactive activities and visualizations. Understanding the water cycle helps students connect science to real-world weather patterns and environmental awareness.
Briauna Mancuso
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 7th-9th grade students to the fundamentals of lyric writing within music production. Students will explore song structure, rhyming schemes, and storytelling to craft their own song lyrics. This lesson is important as it lays the creative foundation for aspiring music producers and songwriters. Designed for a single 90-minute session.
Christi Smith
Music Teacher
This lesson introduces students to mindfulness by using nature soundscapes in breathing exercises. It helps students calm their minds and improve concentration by focusing on sound. This practice is important as it can enhance students' emotional regulation and attention skills, which are crucial for their overall well-being and academic success.
Rita York
Counselor
This 45-minute lesson for 7th-grade students explores the exciting world of roller coaster physics. Students will use a roller coaster model to explain how potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy and vice versa, connecting abstract scientific principles to a thrilling real-world application. This lesson will help students understand fundamental energy transformations.
sam
Science Teacher
In this 30-minute lesson for 7th graders, students will explore the properties of matter and how substances interact during physical and chemical changes. By engaging in hands-on demonstrations, discussion, and a brief quiz, students will build foundational understanding of matter’s behavior in real-life contexts.
Patricia Bailey
Behavior Interventionist
In this lesson, students will explore the psychological and neurological aspects of motivation through interactive experiments and discussions. Understanding motivation is crucial for personal development and can help students identify what drives their own behaviors and decisions. This lesson will provide insights into human behavior, enhancing students' self-awareness and ability to set and achieve personal goals.
Catherine Pierson
Counselor
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of solar power generation and its practical applications through the lens of a classroom-sized solar power station. Students will learn how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity and explore the components required for a functional solar energy system. This single-session lesson is designed for a 30-minute class.
dquintiliani
Instructor
An interactive whole-class lesson to introduce students to stress identification and management strategies, building resilience and self-awareness for 7th graders in a single 45-minute session.
cristal.barko
Social Worker
In this lesson, students will engage in mindful listening exercises to explore the therapeutic benefits of music. They will focus on rhythm, melody, and lyrics to understand how music can evoke emotions and reduce stress. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to manage stress and enhance emotional well-being through music.
Beth Brown
Behavior Interventionist, Counselor, School Administrator
This 500-minute, multi-session lesson introduces high school biology students, including those with IEPs and ELLs, to the fundamental process of photosynthesis. It breaks down complex concepts into digestible parts, focusing on major points, vocabulary, the overall process, and its real-world significance, culminating in a comparison with cellular respiration. The lesson will span multiple sessions (approx. 5-7 sessions of 50-75 minutes each).
Sarah Pierce
General Education Teacher
This resource helps 7th-grade students understand the battle between instant gratification and long-term goals, exploring why our brains sometimes choose the easy way out. It's crucial for teaching self-awareness and the foundational skills of impulse control in everyday scenarios. This lesson is designed for a single 50-minute session.
Jennifer White
Instructor
This lesson introduces 7th-9th grade students to the fundamentals of lyric writing for music production. Over 90 minutes, students will explore poetic devices, song structure, and creative techniques to craft their own song lyrics, laying a foundational skill for future music production. This is a Tier 1 lesson designed for a whole classroom.
Christi Smith
Music Teacher
Understand the fundamental properties of solids, liquids, and gases and how they change. This resource clarifies basic chemistry concepts through hands-on exploration and relatable examples. Audience: 5th Grade, 1 session, 45 minutes.
Renee Ann Bautista
Special Education Teacher
This lesson is designed for a high-risk student with a difficult upbringing, focusing on the autonomic nervous system and its states. Over five 15-minute sessions, the student will learn to regularly check in with their body, which is crucial for managing anxiety and trauma-related symptoms.
Sara Martinez
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore how electric energy flows in circuits through hands-on activities and collaborative learning. This lesson is important as it introduces students to fundamental concepts of electricity, which are essential for understanding more complex scientific principles in the future. By engaging in inquiry-based learning, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
This lesson introduces 10th-grade freshmen to the fundamental concepts of series and parallel circuits. Students will learn to distinguish between the two circuit types, understand their basic functionalities, and recognize their real-world applications. This foundational knowledge is crucial for any future electrical or engineering studies, providing a safe entry point into complex topics. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
btartarini
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the fundamental concept of science as a way of understanding the world and identifies the diverse roles and characteristics of scientists. It fosters curiosity and encourages students to see themselves as potential scientists. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
Kelise Antonio
Counselor, General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 9th-grade students confront the natural discomfort of change by re-framing it as a source of growth and opportunity. Students will identify an upcoming change and explore potential positive outcomes. This single-session lesson is designed for a 45-minute class.
psullivan
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 5th grade students to the solar system and the technologies we use to explore it. Students will learn about planets, spacecraft, and how technology advances our understanding of space. This 90-minute session includes interactive activities, media, and assessments to engage all learners.
Saira Bano
General Education Teacher
This lesson guides Grade 4 students through a mindful breathing exercise paired with calming soundscapes. The practice aims to help students anchor their attention and manage stress, which is especially useful as they face new academic challenges. By focusing on their breath and the accompanying sounds, students can develop better concentration and emotional regulation skills.
Bryan Lefcourt
General Education Teacher
A six-session Tier 1 classroom series for 3rd graders to learn about interoception—how to notice and understand internal body signals. Each 30-minute lesson builds students’ awareness and self-regulation skills, making them more resilient and mindful in daily life.
Kari Schiltroth
Counselor
