Parabola Power

A 4th-grade math lesson that combines multi-digit multiplication (2-digit by 2-digit) with an engaging real-world context of calculating llama pack weights, daily food consumption, and herd supplies.

A foundational lesson on basic addition and subtraction within 10, using visual counters and number stories to build conceptual understanding for 1st-grade students.

A comprehensive guide to mastering the quadratic formula, featuring step-by-step breakdowns and practice problems styled as a scientific lab manual.

A beginner-friendly introduction to basic addition within 10, using visual aids and hands-on practice to build number fluency.

A foundational lesson on basic addition and subtraction within 10, using a fun 'Number Jungle' theme to engage young learners with visual models and hands-on practice.

A foundational math lesson for 1st graders focused on addition and subtraction within 10 using visual models and hands-on practice.

A foundational math lesson for 1st graders focusing on addition within 10 using visual models and hands-on practice.

A foundational algebra lesson for 1st graders using the concrete model of a balance scale to explore the concept of equality and the meaning of the equal sign. Students will identify balanced vs. imbalanced scales and find missing values to create equality.

Applying rational expression operations to solve complex equations and modeling real-world problems.

Exploring the techniques for finding common denominators and combining rational expressions through addition and subtraction.

Mastering the art of simplifying, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions through the power of factoring.

A 4th-grade math lesson that uses llamas as a context for solving multi-step word problems involving the four operations, measurement, and data interpretation.

A set of architectural-themed task cards and supporting materials focused on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and factoring polynomials.

A fun, llama-themed math lesson for 4th graders focusing on multi-digit multiplication and division through real-world llama farm scenarios.

A fun, hands-on math lesson for 4th graders exploring llama measurements including weight, height, and wool length through word problems and a data-tracking activity.

A final assessment where students demonstrate their mastery of fractions through a series of bakery-themed challenges.

Students learn to identify and create equivalent fractions by 'decorating' cakes and comparing different slicings.

Students explore the basics of fractions (numerator, denominator) and represent them using 'bakery items' like pies and pizzas.

A fun, llama-themed lesson for 4th graders that bridges the gap between fractions and decimals through real-world llama care scenarios. Students will explore tenths and hundredths while learning about llama anatomy and behavior.

Students learn how engineers help solve community problems by designing a sustainable solution for a local environmental or social issue.

Students 'Create' and 'Test' their bridge designs using simple materials, followed by 'Improving' their structures based on performance data.

Students delve into the 'Define' and 'Imagine' phases of the Engineering Design Process by researching bridge types and brainstorming innovative solutions to span a gap.

A hands-on introduction to the Engineering Design Process where students act as aerospace engineers to design, build, and test paper rockets.

A math-focused lesson for 4th graders that uses llama-themed scenarios to explore equivalent fractions and decimal notation. Students will calculate llama feed weights, track trek distances, and compare llama fleece quality using fractions and decimals.

A high school Computer Science lesson connecting the history of YouTube's first video to concepts of bandwidth, data compression, and internet infrastructure evolution.

A fun and engaging math lesson where 4th graders use llama-themed data and word problems to practice multi-step operations and interpreting graphs.

A fun, llama-themed math lesson for 4th graders focusing on measurement conversions, data analysis, and word problems.

A comprehensive math-focused lesson exploring the world of llamas through data comparison, ordering, and real-world application for 4th-grade students.

A hands-on 1st-grade math lesson where students explore lines of symmetry in nature, letters, and art through video analysis and a fold-painting activity.

A 1st Grade math lesson focused on understanding regrouping in addition using base-10 blocks and role-play.

A 45-minute lesson on ratios and unit rates using a real-world pizza pricing hook. Includes bilingual materials in English and Spanish, tiered guided practice, and visual models to support 6th-grade students of all readiness levels.

A 45-minute lesson exploring ratios and unit rates through a pizza delivery lens, featuring bilingual English/Spanish support and tiered activities for diverse learners.

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to quadratic equations, focusing on identifying their standard form and solving simple equations using the square root property and the zero product property.