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Leaving a sub plan for advanced AP classes is a massive headache, especially if you teach multiple preps. You cannot just leave a fluff video, but you also cannot leave a complex lab or simulation for a non-specialist substitute to manage. This comprehensive, cross-curricular bundle is the perfect solution for teachers managing multiple preps or for department-wide sharing. All three lesson plans are rigorous, 90-minute, print-and-go lessons that require students to analyze real-world data, comp

Leaving a sub plan for an AP Economics class is always a headache. You cannot just leave a fluff video, but you also cannot leave a complex simulation for a non-economics substitute to manage. This comprehensive, fully editable sub plan is the perfect solution. Centered around The Fertilizer Shock documentary, this resource goes far beyond a basic video guide. It is a rigorous, full-period lesson that requires students to apply their knowledge of market failures, externalities, and global trade

Leaving a sub plan for an AP Biology class is always a headache. You cannot just leave a fluff video, but you also cannot leave a complex lab for a non-science substitute to manage. This comprehensive, fully editable sub plan is the perfect solution. Centered around "The Fertilizer Shock" documentary, this resource goes far beyond a basic video guide. It is a rigorous, full-period lesson that requires students to apply their knowledge of metabolism, cellular energetics, and symbiosis, analyze

Leaving a sub plan for an AP Environmental Science class is always a headache. You cannot just leave a fluff video, but you also cannot leave a complex lab for a non-science substitute to manage. This comprehensive, fully editable sub plan is the perfect solution. Centered around "The Fertilizer Shock" documentary, this resource goes far beyond a basic video guide. It is a rigorous, full-period lesson that requires students to apply their knowledge of biogeochemical cycles, analyze real-world

Transform your high school science classroom into a children's publishing house with this comprehensive, project-based learning (PBL) assignment. The Cosmology and Galaxies Children's Book Project challenges students to synthesize rigorous astrophysics concepts and translate them into an engaging, scientifically accurate story for a kindergarten audience. This print-and-go resource moves beyond rote memorization of universe concepts. Students will research the Big Bang, classify galaxies, and ma

Transform your high school science classroom into an interstellar research agency with this comprehensive, project-based learning (PBL) research project. Architects of the Cosmos challenges students to apply rigorous principles of astrophysics, geology, and biology to design a scientifically accurate exoplanet and a custom-adapted alien organism. This print-and-go resource moves beyond simple solar system models. Students will calculate habitable zones, analyze planetary gravity, and prove how

Looking for a low-prep, high-energy way to build classroom community? This Four Corners activity gets students up, moving, and laughing as they pick between four intentionally terrible, hilarious, or weirdly specific options. Great for high school students who “hate ice breakers” but secretly love drama. What’s Included 25+ pre-made Four Corners slides with A–D options BrightLab intro and teacher guide slide Editable in PowerPoint Why It Works Movement without awkward talking Instant student

Welcome teachers to BrightLab Teaching! Use this FREE, hands-on demonstration to visually and kinesthetically teach the complex relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. This whole-class, low-tech activity is the perfect introductory or review lesson, simplifying the concepts of Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Ocean Tides by using students to model the celestial bodies. Companion Assignment Available! This activity is the ideal preparation for the Sun-Earth-Moon (SEM) System Brochure (als

Welcome teachers to BrightLab Teaching! Enjoy this FREE slideshow.This concise, focused presentation is an excellent resource for middle or high school Earth Science and Astronomy. It ensures students can quickly and accurately gather the data needed for planetary comparison. Companion Assignment Available!This slideshow is the perfect data source for the Inner vs. Outer Planets One-Pager assignment, also available in the BrightLab Teaching store. What Teachers Get:This 11-slide presentation i

Find Someone Who… Ice Breaker Activity | Back to School Get your students moving, laughing, and connecting on day one! This Find Someone Who… activity is a low-prep ice breaker designed for middle and high school classrooms. It’s a fun, engaging way to help students get to know each other—and get out of their seats in a purposeful way. The digital slide deck makes it easy to project each prompt for whole-class use, while the printable student sheet keeps students accountable and encourages meani

FREE Would You Rather? Ice Breaker Slides | All Ages | No Prep ActivityLooking for an easy way to build classroom community—without printing a thing? This Would You Rather? Google Slides activity is a ready-to-use solution for any grade level. Whether you're teaching elementary, middle school, or even leading a staff meeting, these fun and thoughtful prompts spark conversation, connection, and a few good laughs. What’s Included 30 original Would You Rather? questions 20 bonus questions across t

Start the school year calm, clear, and confident with this fully editable first day slide deck—perfect for high school teachers who want structure and student engagement right out of the gate. This modern, easy-to-use presentation includes: A clean welcome and agenda layout Slides for class expectations, supplies, and participation Prompts to introduce yourself and your course A built-in “Would You Rather” ice breaker activity to lighten the mood and get students talking Whether you’re a new