K–12 Classroom Activities

Students use snap cubes or drawings to break apart numbers 1–20, building flexible thinking and fact fluency. Pairs with the Arc Math simulations.

Teams race to read, spell, and write SIPPS sight words on mini whiteboards. Flashcard deck included — no prep needed. Builds automaticity through movement.

Students observe a seed packet, predict what it will grow into, draw a life cycle diagram, and compare with the Arc Science Plant Adventures unit. Wonder journals included.

Use the Probability Carnival simulation to run 20 spins, record results in a tally chart, and decide whether the game is "fair." Students present their findings to the class.

Structured writing prompts with visual sentence frames help emerging writers craft a 3-sentence story. Bilingual support built in — Spanish sentence frames available.

Students visit the Aquarium, Zoo, or Space destination and complete a 3-column travel journal: What I Saw, What Surprised Me, One Question I Have. Audio narration included.

A 5-minute guided dance or yoga flow from the Arc Dance Breaks library, followed by a 2-minute silent "calm-down" breathing exercise. Great for transitions and focus resets.

Students use the GO Math Chapter 3 simulations to discover doubles and near-doubles patterns. They record findings in a "doubles diary" and share a surprising pattern they found.

Spanish sight word practice, partner reading, and a bilingual journal prompt. Students create an illustrated "word wall" card for one new word. Supports English-Spanish bridge learners.

Use the Climate Time Machine to identify 3 turning-point years in global temperature data. Students write a claim-evidence-reasoning paragraph defending their analysis.

Students design a carnival game using the simulator, calculate theoretical vs. experimental probability, and write a recommendation letter to the "carnival owner" about game fairness.

As they excavate the Egypt Dig, students document each artifact: object name, date, purpose, and what it reveals about daily life. Final product: a 1-page archaeologist's report.

Students use the Solar System Explorer to record planet diameters and distances, then create a scale model using toilet paper rolls. Connects to proportional reasoning in math.

Students choose a simulation topic (climate, space, history) and write a structured argumentative paragraph using evidence gathered from the Arc tools. Peer review checklist included.

Students view their Student Profile progress and write a "growth map" — identifying one thing they mastered, one challenge, and one goal. Class shares in a gallery walk.

Students collect temperature data from the Climate Time Machine, create a line graph by hand or digitally, and write 3 observations. Introduces graphing conventions and trend analysis.

Students use Climate Time Machine data to model the impact of a proposed policy. They write a policy brief (400 words) citing at least 3 data points from the simulation, then debate in small groups.

Students run 100+ trials in the Probability Carnival, calculate expected value for each game, and determine the casino's theoretical edge. Extension: design a game where the house always wins.

Students excavate the Egypt Dig, then research one artifact using approved sources. They write a historical analysis comparing what the simulation showed vs. what historians record. HOTS focus: bias and perspective.

Use Solar System Explorer to gather orbital period and distance data for all planets. Students plot Kepler's third law (T² vs. r³), calculate a regression line, and evaluate the fit. Lab report format.

Students synthesize information from two Arc simulations into a 5-paragraph essay answering: "How does studying the past help us prepare for the future?" Peer revision using AP scoring criteria.

Students pick any Arc simulation, extract numerical data, build a mathematical model (linear, quadratic, or exponential), and present their model with accuracy metrics to the class. 2-page write-up required.

After exploring any simulation, students create a 6-panel storyboard retelling the experience as a narrative. Connects science or history content to creative writing and visual storytelling skills.

Teams use climate data to identify a local environmental challenge and draft a 1-page community action plan. Includes stakeholder analysis, proposed actions, and a presentation slide. Real-world civic engagement.

Open any Arc simulation for 5 minutes. Students write 2 wonder questions on sticky notes, share with a partner, and the class votes on the most interesting one to investigate together. No prep needed.

Pick a dance break, then add a 3-minute journaling prompt: "How did moving your body change how you feel? What do you notice?" Builds body awareness and emotional vocabulary at any age.

Students set a weekly exploration goal using their Student Profile, work toward earning a badge in one simulation, and reflect on what strategies helped them succeed. Builds growth mindset habits.

After visiting a virtual destination, students write (or draw) a postcard to someone back home: Where you are, what you saw, one surprising fact, and a question. Share aloud in 60 seconds each.