All of our curriculum materials are available to download from this page.
Action Plan
Here is the overview of the action plan for integrating the Molecules & Minds simulations into the curriculum.
Introduction Sheet
Diffusion
Featuring the narrative, "The Case of the Punk and the Popcorn."
This notebook introduces students to the simulations and guides them to a deeper understanding of diffusion as they complete all of the entries.
For Teachers
For Students
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Featuring the narrative, "The Case of the Deserted Dessert."
This notebook begins with a few key vocabulary terms. Students complete it as they work through the KMT simulation, and then the KMT lab/demo.
For Teachers
For Students
Gas Laws
Featuring the narrative, "The Case of the Busted Basketball."
This notebook helps students become more proficient at moving between the observable, explanatory, and symbolic levels of representation.
For Teachers
For Students
Phase Change
Featuring the narrative, "The Case of the Loco Cocoa."
This notebook encourages students to put together everything they have learned as they work through the final simulation and lab/demo of the curriculum.
For Teachers
For Students
Complete Science Detective's Notebook
All of our curriculum materials in one downloadable document. This document contains all four Detective’s Notebooks and Lab Notebooks, in sequence.
Science Detective's Notebook
Choosing Classroom Resources: What Our Research Shows
A quick look at a few of the highlights of what Molecules & Minds research tells us leads to the most effective learning.
Framework for K-12 Science Education
A brief look at the new national framework for science education, and how Molecules & Minds fits in.