Ratios and Rates
Grade 6 · Ratio language, unit rates, percents, tables and double number lines
Grades 6-8
Cleaner. 153 tools across 12 subjects.
Nothing here is built yet. Everything on this page is still on the bench.
Math
CCSS-MDividing Fractions
Grade 6 · Divide fractions by fractions
Multi-Digit and Decimal Fluency
Grade 6 · Divide multi-digit numbers; operate with decimals; GCF and LCM
Negative Numbers
Grade 6 · Rational numbers on the number line; absolute value; coordinate plane in four quadrants
Expressions and Exponents
Grade 6 · Write, read, evaluate and simplify expressions
One-Step Equations and Inequalities
Grade 6 · Solve and write one-variable equations and inequalities
Dependent and Independent Variables
Grade 6 · Relationships between quantities in tables, graphs and equations
Area, Surface Area and Volume
Grade 6 · Area of polygons; nets; volume with fractional edges
Statistical Variability
Grade 6 · Statistical questions; center, spread and shape
Summarizing Data
Grade 6 · Dot plots, histograms, box plots; mean, median, MAD
Proportional Relationships
Grade 7 · Unit rates with fractions; constant of proportionality; percent problems
Operations with Rational Numbers
Grade 7 · Add, subtract, multiply and divide signed numbers
Equivalent Expressions
Grade 7 · Use properties to rewrite linear expressions
Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
Grade 7 · Real-world problems with equations and inequalities
Scale Drawings and Constructions
Grade 7 · Scale drawings; draw geometric figures; cross sections
Circles, Angles, Area and Volume
Grade 7 · Circumference and area of circles; angle relationships; surface area and volume
Sampling and Inference
Grade 7 · Random samples; compare two populations
Probability
Grade 7 · Chance events, simulations and compound probability
Irrational Numbers
Grade 8 · Rational approximations of irrational numbers
Exponents, Roots and Scientific Notation
Grade 8 · Integer exponents, square and cube roots, scientific notation
Slope and Proportional Relationships
Grade 8 · Graph proportional relationships; slope with similar triangles
Linear Equations and Systems
Grade 8 · Solve linear equations and systems of two equations
Defining Functions
Grade 8 · Functions as rules; compare representations; linear vs nonlinear
Modeling with Functions
Grade 8 · Construct linear models; describe graphs qualitatively
Transformations
Grade 8 · Rotations, reflections, translations, dilations; congruence and similarity
The Pythagorean Theorem
Grade 8 · Explain and apply the Pythagorean theorem
Volume of Cylinders, Cones and Spheres
Grade 8 · Volume formulas and problems
Bivariate Data
Grade 8 · Scatter plots, lines of fit and two-way tables
English Language Arts
CCSS-ELAPlot and Character Development
Grade 6 · How plot unfolds and characters respond and change
Point of View
Grade 6 · How an author develops narrator or speaker point of view
Central Idea and Summary
Grade 6 · Central idea, supporting details, objective summary
Tracing an Argument
Grade 6 · Claims, reasons and evidence; supported vs unsupported
Argument Writing
Grade 6 · Claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Research and Citing Sources
Grade 6 · Gather from multiple sources; quote and paraphrase; credit
Collaborative Discussions
Grade 6 · Prepared discussion, follow rules, pose questions
Pronouns and Sentence Variety
Grade 6 · Pronoun case and agreement; varied sentence patterns
Connotation and Context
Grade 6 · Word nuance, context clues and reference materials
Setting, Plot and Character Interplay
Grade 7 · How elements of a story interact
Fiction vs History
Grade 7 · Compare fictional and historical accounts of a time and place
Sound and Form in Poetry
Grade 7 · Rhyme, repetition and form in poems and drama
Evaluating Arguments
Grade 7 · Assess reasoning and the relevance of evidence
Comparing Authors
Grade 7 · How two authors shape their presentations of key information
Argument with Counterclaims
Grade 7 · Acknowledge alternate claims; logical reasoning
Informative Writing
Grade 7 · Organize ideas with definition, classification, comparison
Phrases, Clauses and Sentence Types
Grade 7 · Simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences
Figurative Language and Allusions
Grade 7 · Interpret figures of speech and allusions
Dialogue and Dramatic Irony
Grade 8 · How dialogue and events reveal character; suspense and humor
Modern Takes on Classic Stories
Grade 8 · How modern works draw on myths and traditional stories
Analyzing Structure and Paragraphs
Grade 8 · How sentences and paragraphs develop and refine ideas
Conflicting Information
Grade 8 · Where texts disagree on fact or interpretation
Argument and Rebuttal
Grade 8 · Distinguish claims from opposing claims; formal style
Narrative Techniques
Grade 8 · Reflection, pacing, flashback and point of view
Presentations and Media
Grade 8 · Present claims with evidence; evaluate media motives
Verbals and Voice
Grade 8 · Gerunds, participles, infinitives; active and passive voice; mood
Science
NGSSEarth-Sun-Moon System
Grade 6 · Moon phases, eclipses and seasons
Gravity and the Solar System
Grade 6 · Gravity's role in the solar system and galaxies; scale
Geologic Time
Grade 6 · Rock strata and the history of Earth
Plate Tectonics
Grade 6 · Rock cycle, plate motions and evidence
Water Cycle and Weather
Grade 6 · Water cycle; air masses and weather prediction
Climate and Ocean Circulation
Grade 6 · Heating and rotation drive atmospheric and ocean circulation
Thermal Energy
Grade 6 · Temperature, heat transfer and design to control it
Cells and Body Systems
Grade 6 · Cells as the unit of life; organelles; systems of interacting subsystems
Atoms and Molecules
Grade 7 · Atomic composition of substances; synthetic materials
States of Matter
Grade 7 · Particle motion, temperature and state changes
Chemical Reactions
Grade 7 · Reactions rearrange atoms; mass is conserved; thermal reactions
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Grade 7 · Cycling of matter and flow of energy in organisms
Ecosystems and Interactions
Grade 7 · Resource availability; predator-prey and symbiosis
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
Grade 7 · Food webs and cycling of matter
Ecosystem Change and Biodiversity
Grade 7 · Disruptions to ecosystems; maintaining biodiversity
Earth's Resources
Grade 7 · Uneven distribution of mineral, energy and groundwater resources
Forces and Motion
Grade 8 · Newton's third law; motion depends on forces and mass
Electric and Magnetic Forces
Grade 8 · Factors that affect electromagnetic forces; fields
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Grade 8 · Energy of motion and position; energy transfer
Waves
Grade 8 · Wave properties; light and sound; digital vs analog signals
Reproduction and Heredity
Grade 8 · Genes, mutations and sexual vs asexual reproduction
Evolution and Natural Selection
Grade 8 · Fossil record, anatomical similarity and natural selection
Natural Hazards and Human Impact
Grade 8 · Forecasting hazards; human impact; climate change
Engineering Design
Grade 8 · Define problems, test solutions and optimize designs
Arts
National Core Arts StandardsPrinciples of Design
Grades 6-8 · Balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm and unity
Drawing and One-Point Perspective
Grades 6-8 · Vanishing points and value shading
Art History Timeline
Grades 6-8 · Major periods and movements in context
Harmony and Chords
Grades 6-8 · Intervals, triads and chord progressions
Music Around the World
Grades 6-8 · Musical traditions and their cultures
Ensemble Skills
Grades 6-8 · Listening, blending and performing together
Scripts and Staging
Grades 6-8 · Blocking, stage directions and design
Choreography
Grades 6-8 · Create and revise movement phrases
Photography and Framing
Grades 6-8 · Composition, light and framing
Animation Basics
Grades 6-8 · Frames, timing and stop motion
Health and PE
SHAPE America; National Health Education StandardsSubstance Use Prevention
Grades 6-8 · Effects of tobacco, vaping, alcohol and drugs; refusal skills
Mental and Emotional Health
Grades 6-8 · Stress, coping and getting help
Healthy Relationships
Grades 6-8 · Communication, boundaries and conflict resolution
Digital Wellness
Grades 6-8 · Screen time, online safety and media influence
Sport Skills and Rules
Grades 6-8 · Invasion, net and striking games
Personal Fitness Plans
Grades 6-8 · Set goals and track activity
Computer Science
CSTA K-12Flowcharts and Pseudocode
Grades 6-8 · Model algorithms with control structures and procedures
Variables, Data Types and Procedures
Grades 6-8 · Store data and structure reusable code
Machine Learning Models
Grades 6-8 · How models classify, and how to improve accuracy and reduce bias
Data Detectives
Grades 6-8 · Sort, filter and visualize data; spot misleading charts
Packets and the Internet
Grades 6-8 · How data travels and how the internet stays resilient
Cyber Attacks and Defense
Grades 6-8 · Common attacks and the CIA triad
Algorithms and Fairness
Grades 6-8 · Bias and ethics in everyday algorithms; AI and jobs
World Languages and ASL
ACTFL World-Readiness StandardsFingerspelling and the Manual Alphabet
Grades K-12 · Handshapes for letters; spell names
Greetings and Introductions in ASL
Grades K-12 · Hello, names, feelings and getting attention appropriately
Numbers, Colors and Time
Grades K-12 · Number handshapes, colors, days and time signs
The Five Parameters of a Sign
Grades K-12 · Handshape, location, movement, palm orientation and non-manual markers
Family, Home and School
Grades K-12 · Everyday vocabulary and simple descriptions
ASL Grammar and Facial Expression
Grades 6-12 · Topic-comment order, questions and non-manual grammar
Classifiers and Space
Grades 6-12 · Using space and classifiers to show location and movement
Deaf Culture and Community
Grades 6-12 · Deaf history, culture, community norms and perspectives
Greetings and Introductions
Grades K-12 · Hello, names, feelings and courtesy phrases
Numbers, Colors and Calendar
Grades K-12 · Counting, colors, days, months and weather
Family and Home
Grades K-12 · Family members, rooms and descriptions
School and Daily Routine
Grades K-12 · Classes, time and daily activities
Food and Ordering
Grades K-12 · Foods, likes and dislikes, restaurants
Present Tense Verbs
Grades 6-12 · Regular and irregular present tense
Travel and Directions
Grades 6-12 · Places in town, transportation and directions
Past Tenses
Grades 6-12 · Preterite and imperfect storytelling
Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World
Grades 6-12 · Countries, traditions and perspectives
Careers and Finance
Advance CTE Career ClustersCareer Clusters
Grades 6-8 · The 14 career clusters (2024 framework) and the jobs inside them
Interests and Skills
Grades 6-8 · Match interests and strengths to careers
Workplace Skills
Grades 6-8 · Communication, teamwork and professionalism
Social and Emotional
CASEL frameworkConflict Resolution
Grades 6-8 · Communicate and solve problems together
Responsible Decisions
Grades 6-8 · Weigh consequences and make choices
English Learners
WIDA ELD Standards Framework (2020)Summarizing and Citing
Grades 6-8 · Summarize texts and cite evidence
Word Problems Decoded
Grades 6-8 · Unpack math vocabulary and problem language
Lab Reports and Claims
Grades 6-8 · Claim, evidence and reasoning language
Comparing Perspectives
Grades 6-8 · Language to compare sources and viewpoints
Idioms and Everyday Expressions
Grades 6-8 · Figurative and informal English
Library and Research
AASL National School Library Standards (2018)Is It Reliable?
Grades 6-8 · Evaluate websites, authors and evidence; spot misinformation
The Research Process
Grades 6-8 · Plan, gather, organize and present research
Social Studies
C3 FrameworkFive Themes of Geography
Grade 6 · Location, place, region, movement and human-environment interaction
Early Humans and the Neolithic Revolution
Grade 6 · Hunter-gatherers to farming and settlements
Mesopotamia and Egypt
Grade 6 · River valley civilizations, writing and law
Ancient India and China
Grade 6 · Dynasties, belief systems and innovations
Ancient Greece
Grade 6 · City-states, democracy and philosophy
Ancient Rome
Grade 6 · Republic, empire and legacy
World Regions Today
Grade 6 · Population, culture and economies of world regions
Fall of Rome and the Byzantine Empire
Grade 7 · Continuity and change after Rome
Islamic Civilizations
Grade 7 · Rise and spread of Islam; golden age achievements
Medieval Africa
Grade 7 · Ghana, Mali, Songhai and trans-Saharan trade
Medieval Asia
Grade 7 · China, Japan and the Mongol Empire
Medieval Europe
Grade 7 · Feudalism, the Church and the Crusades
Civilizations of the Americas
Grade 7 · Maya, Aztec and Inca
Renaissance and Reformation
Grade 7 · Art, science and religious change
Age of Exploration
Grade 7 · Global exchange and its consequences
Road to Revolution
Grade 8 · Colonial grievances and independence
Creating the Constitution
Grade 8 · Articles of Confederation, Convention and ratification
The Early Republic
Grade 8 · Washington to Jackson; parties and the courts
Westward Expansion
Grade 8 · Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destiny and removal of Native nations
Reform and the Industrial North
Grade 8 · Industrialization, immigration and reform movements
Slavery and Sectionalism
Grade 8 · Slavery, abolition and growing division
The Civil War
Grade 8 · Causes, major events and consequences
Reconstruction
Grade 8 · Amendments, rights and the end of Reconstruction