What This Unit Is All About
What makes a superhero fly? How do secret identities impact emotional wellness? In The Science of Superheroes, learners dive into physics, biology, creative writing, and character design to explore the science behind the powers — and the people — that make superheroes so captivating.
Ideal for K-5th graders who love action, storytelling, or science, this unit blends academic rigor with epic imagination in a format that’s designed for neurodiverse learners and homeschoolers.
Subjects Covered
- Language Arts (narrative, informational, & persuasive writing)
- Science (force, motion, body systems, energy, engineering)
- Math (data, graphing, problem-solving)
- Art & Design (character development, costume sketches)
- SEL & Health (identity, resilience, strength, boundaries)
- P.E. Activities
Designed For:
- Ages: 5.5-11
- Grades: K-5th
- Great For: Neurodiverse learners, independent students, microschools, tutors and educators (public and private) who want ideas for their classroom
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Style: High-interest, flexible pacing, sensory-aware
A Peek Inside the Unit
Students take on the role of origin story writers, science investigators, and costume designers. They’ll explore how gravity, friction, or body structure might really work in the world of superpowers — and what makes a “real-life hero.”
Inside the unit you’ll find:
* Messages from our mentor figure Lumi, a glowing AI sidekick
* Writing tasks like “Create Your Hero’s Origin Story”
* Science experiments with magnetism, flight, motion, and muscle strength
* Graphing and logic puzzles built around superpower stats
* Health activities focused on identity, managing stress, and ethical choices
* Visual prompts for sketching characters and costumes
What You’ll Get
- 12 Weeks of Supercharged Lesson Plans
- Many hands-on activities
- Science & Writing Task Integration
- Parent/Teacher Guide
- Sensory & Neurodiverse Adaptations
- Canva Visual Prompts (character creation & comic strip design)
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