Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12): Biodegradable Plastics Lab – Synthesizing and Testing Sustainable Polymers High school lab: synthesize PHA and starch-glycerol bioplastics, test tensile strength, track compost biodegradation, and compare life-cycle impacts of sustainable polymers.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Invisible Ink Chemistry - Writing and Revealing “Secret” Messages Grades 3–5 STEM lesson: write secret messages with lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda, then reveal them through heat or pH indicator color changes.
The Admin Angle The Admin Angle: Preparing for Next-Gen State Assessments Lead your school through next-gen state assessments with a year-long roadmap: curriculum audits, tech rollouts, teacher PD, dry runs, and clear communication.
Blog Gifted Education: Innovative Approaches to Nurturing Talent Support gifted and talented learners with differentiated instruction, acceleration, enrichment, mentorship, and independent study to boost growth and engagement.
Parent Tips Parent Tips: Encouraging Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Ignite your child’s creativity with design thinking, maker challenges, and open-ended art projects that build problem-solving, confidence, and resilience.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 6–8): Aquaponics in a Bottle – Building a Closed Mini Ecosystem Grades 6–8 STEM: build an “aquaponics in a bottle” ecosystem to study nitrogen cycling, water quality, and sustainable food systems through hands-on design.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Balloon-Powered Car Design - Exploring Thrust, Friction, and Simple Mechanics K-2 STEM lesson: build balloon-powered cars with recycled materials to explore thrust, friction, mechanics, data collection, and design iteration.
The Admin Angle The Admin Angle: Reducing Staff Burnout with Mindful Workload Management Cut K–12 teacher burnout with schedule audits, meeting detox, wellness routines, and email boundaries, boosting well-being, retention, and instruction.
Blog Incorporating Global Perspectives: Enhancing Classroom Learning Inspire global citizenship! Discover practical strategies, real case studies, and tech tools for weaving global education into everyday classroom lessons.
Parent Tips Parent Tips: Promoting Digital Literacy and Online Safety Digital literacy and online safety for families: manage screen time, vet educational apps, teach fact-checking, set a family tech agreement, and use parental controls.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 9–12): Autonomous Drone Navigation Challenge High School STEM: autonomous drone navigation with Python, DroneKit/MAVSDK, GPS waypoints, ultrasonic sensors, OpenCV marker tracking, and data analysis.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Solar Oven S’mores - Harnessing Solar Energy for Heat Transfer and Renewable Solutions Grades 3-5 STEM lesson: build pizza-box solar ovens to cook s’mores, investigate heat transfer and renewable energy, and analyze data with graphs.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Understanding Roller Coaster Physics - Motion, Energy, and Forces Hands-on roller coaster physics lesson for grades 6–8: explore motion, energy, gravity, and friction by designing model tracks, testing, and presenting results.
The Admin Angle The Admin Angle: Cultivating a Culture of Academic Growth Mindset An academic growth mindset, rooted in the belief that intelligence and skills can be developed through effort, strategy, and support, is critical for thriving school communities. When a growth mindset permeates school culture, students interpret challenges as opportunities, teachers model continuous learning, and the entire organization moves toward resilience and
The Admin Angle The Admin Angle: Enhancing Family Engagement through Digital Platforms Boost family–school partnerships with digital engagement! Discover apps, virtual events, privacy tips & case studies that improve communication and student success.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Learning Shapes and Geometry with Tangrams Introduce K–2 students to geometry with hands-on tangram puzzles that build shape recognition, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Download the lesson!
Parent Tips Parent Tips: Establishing Effective Homework Routines Streamline homework time with distraction-free zones, timed sprints, and parent-child check-ins to boost focus and reduce stress.
Blog Effective Strategies for Building a Collaborative PLC Boost teaching & student success with collaborative PLCs—strategies, case studies, and data-driven tips to build thriving educator teams.
Parent Tips Parent Tips: Integrating STEM through Everyday Activities Turn everyday spaces into hands-on STEM labs: discover easy kitchen chemistry, backyard engineering, coding projects, and tips to make curiosity a family habit.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 6–8): Coding with Wearables – LED Mood Bracelets Build wearable LED mood bracelets: wire microcontroller & sensors, code color patterns, test & refine for engaging grades 6-8 STEAM learning.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Math Marble Run - Building, Timing, and Graphing Motion Hands-on K–2 marble-run lesson: design tracks, time each segment, record averages, and graph results to build early measurement & data skills.
The Admin Angle The Admin Angle: Streamlining Compliance without Losing Instructional Focus Streamline school compliance: build dashboards, delegate tasks, and reclaim leadership time for instructional excellence.
Blog Art-Integrated Learning: Boosting Academic Achievement Through Creativity Discover how art-integrated learning boosts creativity, engagement, and academic success with actionable strategies, tips, and case studies.
Parent Tips Parent Tips: Cultivating Executive Function Skills Boost kids' executive function with color-coded calendars, chunked projects, timers & mindful breaks for better focus & independence.
Paid-members only Complete Lesson Plan Collection Lesson Plan (Grades 6–8): Mini Mars Habitat Design – Monitoring and Optimizing Life-Support Conditions Design a mini Mars habitat: Grades 6-8 engineers build PVC cubes, code Arduino sensors, and optimize CO₂, temperature, and humidity.