Our curriculum framework is based on student engagement research developed in collaboration with NASA and San José State University, and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Each unit follows a project-based approach, where student-driven storylines guide instruction toward end-of-unit projects that challenge students to design solutions to real-world problems.

Green Ninja is approved for use in multiple NGSS-adopting states, and is trusted by schools nationwide. Our materials provide teachers a step-by-step playbook for delivering an authentic three-dimensional learning experience.

Ready-to-use slides guide each lesson with built-in activities, collaboration, scaffolded inquiry, and assessments. Because every component is tied to a meaningful unit challenge, project-based learning becomes easy to implement in any classroom.

Students are more motivated when science feels real. Our units are built around local environmental challenges, helping students make authentic connections and stay invested in their learning while building essential problem-solving skills.

By building on students’ personal connections, the curriculum empowers them to solve real-world challenges in their communities. Through these projects, students master the science behind their impact while developing agency, voice, and leadership skills.