Mathematical discourse is the purposeful communication, through talk, reasoning, argumentation, and representations, that students and teachers engage in to build, test, and refine mathematical understanding together.
Explorers at Work: Sustainable Agriculture — Is it possible? With National Geographic Explorer Jennifer Burney
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, students explore sustainable solutions to global hunger and climate change with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Jennifer Burney.
Take & Teach Lesson Plan: Computer Science Artificial Neuron
This lesson introduces students to the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence by exploring the artificial neuron.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical modeling transforms math from abstract exercises into a tool for understanding and improving the world. When students connect mathematics to real-life problems, they discover its power to create change and develop the confidence to think critically and creatively.
Physics Mini-Lab
This comprehensive physics mini‑lab lesson plan provides a collection of short, hands‑on investigations that guide students through key concepts.
Take & Teach Lesson Plan: Anatomy Planes and Positions Lab
This foundational anatomy and physiology lesson teaches key anatomical concepts & includes a complete set of teacher and student resources.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Make Problem-Solving Central
Problem-solving is where mathematics comes to life. When students reason, explore multiple strategies, and justify their thinking, they build confidence and deeper understanding. This post explores why problem-solving must be central to instruction and how high-quality instructional materials support students in becoming resilient, capable mathematicians.
Explorers at Work: Saving the Last Wild Places in the Ocean with National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala
In this Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World take & teach lesson plan, explore marine conservation through the work of National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Procedural Fluency
True fluency is not about recalling facts on demand; it’s an ongoing process of setting the right conditions for learning so that understanding grows. For students, procedural fluency is the ability to use procedures accurately, efficiently, and flexibly. Fluency isn’t about racing through drills; it’s about giving students a toolkit of strategies they can adapt with confidence.
Building Success in Mathematics: Teaching with HQIM to Support Conceptual Foundations
Learn how strong conceptual foundations give mathematical procedures meaning and unlock deeper learning. This blog shares classroom-ready strategies that help students connect ideas, reason flexibly, and confidently apply mathematics to real-world contexts.