We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.
46 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries & lab challenges! Inquiry Labs:Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - LOL Energy Bar Diagrams Given a written description, construct a corresponding energy bar graph diagram, indicating how energy is being
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to de
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple choice questions and two pages worth of free response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of ma
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple choice questions and two pages worth of free response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of ma
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned guided notes! Most guided notes provide in-context examples of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, specifically with deploying the models to demonstrate the phenomenon being investigated. Guided notes include scaffolded diagrams and require students to respond to short-answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of an atom, electron, proton, neutron, and charge.how charged and neutral obj
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear and inverse equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools us
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned guided notes! Most guided notes provide in-context examples of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, specifically with deploying the models to demonstrate the phenomenon being investigated. Guided notes include scaffolded diagrams and require students to respond to short-answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of an atom, electron, proton, neutron, and charge.how charged and neutral obj
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple-choice questions and two pages worth of free-response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem-solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of ma
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned test! Tests consist of 4 pages total, with two pages worth of multiple choice questions and two pages worth of free response questions. Tests are used for students to demonstrate mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit Tests are summative assessments for teachers to gauge a student’s level of m
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - Position vs. Time Graph Given a position graph, determine when an object is speeding up, slowing down, moving slowest, changing directi
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflections on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to de
5 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 3 quizzes, 4 readings & guided notes, 4 inquiry labs, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, 1 writing assignment, 2 lab challenges, 1 concept builder, 1 equation toolbox, 1 unit plan and teaching slides, and 1 curriculum guide! WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab activity! Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear and quadratic equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools u
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab activity! Most activities consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitEquation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of coefficients, slopes, and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used and
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2+ pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used and a br
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information: Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to de
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - Force Diagrams Draw Force Diagrams for systems in mechanical equilibrium, satisfying Newton's 1st Law.WS 2 - Calculating Forces Calcula
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned unit review! Unit reviews are 2 pages long and usually consist of a mix of conceptual short answer questions, multiple-choice questions, and free-response calculation questions. Unit reviews are used for students to assess their current mastery of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs, utilized in problem-solving on worksheets, and assessed on quizzes. Unit reviews are a good
Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned reading assignment! Most reading assignments give an introduction and overview of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, along with an space for students to summarize their learning by completing a fill-in-the-blank summary with a given word bank, or responding to short answer prompts. Learning Targets Assessed:I know... the definition of a wave, medium, transverse wave, and longitudinal wave.the properties of a
We have 8+ years of experience teaching and tutoring at the middle and high school levels, teaching various levels of physics and mathematics while also tutoring in biology, chemistry, and more. Our lead curriculum writer, Cris, has worked on creating a modeling-friendly conceptual physics course, accounting for limited algebraic skills and engaging in the NGSS Scientific Practices.
Teaching style
Our resources align with several research-proven, highly successful pedagogical approaches, including Modeling Instruction, Patterns Approach to Physics, Question Formulation Technique, Complex Instruction, Constructivism, NGSS Inquiry, etc.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Our lead curriculum writer Cris was named Outstanding Graduate from North Central College (‘16) in Secondary Education while majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics. In 2017, fe was awarded a Knowles Teacher Initiative Fellowship, regularly engaging in professional development with some of the top STEM teachers across the country. He has also been awarded the Aristotle Teacher of the Year Award at Golden View Classical Academy.
My own education history
Cris Chacon
B.S. in Physics & Secondary Education
Minor in Mathematics
North Central College (‘16).
Additional biographical information
I am native Spanish speaker from Colorado who loves teaching and athletics, as I coach both Varsity Football and Basketball!
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