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LITERACY SKILLS

The AI Miracle Factory’s Created a Database of Tutorials for Teachers on How To Teach Over 2500 K-12 Skills

Every major K–12 skill and concept clearly explained to teachers so they can explain them to students clearer, faster, and more accurately.

The Skills Encyclopedia is an unprecedented resource built for teachers who want clarity, precision, and time-saving tools. It’s the first full catalog of tutorials for teachers on every major K–12 skill—from literacy and critical thinking to math, science, and social studies—organized, explained, and paired with practical tutorials that show exactly how to teach each one.

These tutorials can form the backbone of your lesson planning. It gives teachers the “how” behind the “what”—how to explain, model, scaffold, and assess each skill with confidence and evidence-based clarity. If you have ever asked, “What Should I Teach?” This is what you should teach.

Each lesson follows a consistent, teacher-friendly structure: it begins with a clear objective, then breaks the skill into three levels of explanation—grade-level, intermediate, and emergent—to ensure accessibility for all learners. Concepts are introduced in simple language, supported by guiding questions, signal phrases, and step-by-step worked examples with annotations. Lessons also include categories such as Identification, Process, Application, Verification, and Communication, along with common pitfalls to avoid. Whether the topic is literacy, science, math, or coding, each lesson blends clear explanations with practical demonstrations, making complex ideas easy to teach and easy for students to grasp.

Skills Tutorials Database

  • Skills for Pre-K to 8th grade, Algebra 1 and 2, and Geometry, and Computer Science in both core and content skills:

    Core Skills include:

    Parse Expressions Into Terms, Factors, and Coefficients.docx"

    Checking Solutions in the Original Statement and Interpreting Results.docx"

    Choosing a Solving Method Strategically - Structure and Strategy.docx"

    Cite Numerical Evidence Clearly When Making a Claim - Quantitative Argument and Ethics.docx"

    Converting Verbal Constraints Into Algebraic Conditions - Modeling and Formulation.docx"

    Detect and Explain Extraneous Solutions- Structure and Strategy.docx"

    Distinguish a Pattern That Always Holds from One That Holds - Pattern Recognition and Generalization.docx"

    Identify and Interpret Key Features of Functions - Features and Interpretation.docx"

    Content Skills for Algebra 2

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Arithmetic with Complex Numbers - Number and Quantity.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Average Rate of Change and Interpreting Units - Functions.docx"

    Algebra II - Add Subtract and Multiply Polynomials and Recognize Closure Under Operations - Polynomial Functions.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Analyze and Graph Rational Functions - Rational Expressions and Functions.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Analyze Polynomial Graphs - Polynomial Functions.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Analyzing Residual Plots and Refining Models Using Transformations - Conic Sections Probability.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Applying the Addition Rule for Probability - Conic Sections Probability.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Applying the Binomial Theorem and Calculating Binomial Probabilities - Conic Sections Probability.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Applying the Pythagorean Identity and Basic Trig Identities - Trigonometric Functions.docx"

    Algebra 2\Algebra II - Applying the Rational Root Theorem - Polynomial Functions.docx"

    Algebra II - Approximating Solutions from Graphs or Tables - Creating Reasoning with Equations.docx"

    1. Ask questions or define problems from observations, texts, models, phenomena, or investigations.

    2. Plan and conduct descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations.

    3. Design engineering solutions to meet criteria and constraints.

    4. Use appropriate safety equipment and practices per approved standards.

    5. Use appropriate tools (e.g., microscopes, slides, glassware, balances, pipets, PCR, gel electrophoresis, probes, models).

    6. Collect quantitative (SI) and qualitative data as evidence.

    7. Organize data using graphs, tables, charts, diagrams, digital tools, and student‑prepared models.

    8. Develop and use models for phenomena, systems, processes, or engineering solutions.

    9. Distinguish among scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws.

    10. Identify advantages and limitations of models (e.g., size, scale, properties, materials).

    11. Analyze data for statistical features, patterns, sources of error, and limitations.

    12. Use mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data.

    13. Evaluate experimental designs and engineering designs.

    14. Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data, models, and accepted scientific ideas.

    15. Communicate explanations and solutions individually and collaboratively in varied settings and formats.

    16. Engage respectfully in scientific argumentation using applied scientific explanations and evidence.

    Genetics & Gene Expression

    1. Identify DNA components and explain how nucleotide sequence specifies traits.

    2. Describe gene expression and protein synthesis using DNA/RNA models.

    3. Identify and illustrate DNA changes (mutations) and evaluate their significance.

    4. Use pedigrees to infer genotypes and sex‑linked inheritance patterns.

    5. Describe basic gene regulation (on/off control, epigenetics).

    Applied Investigations & Skills

    1. Plan a controlled investigation of plant growth variables and graph results.

    2. Trace carbon and oxygen flow through photosynthesis, respiration, and atmospheric exchange using system diagrams.

    3. Compare organism structures (e.g., beaks, leaves) to explain functions for survival.

    4. Distinguish adaptation (population‑level, generational) from acclimation (individual, short‑term).

    5. Contrast natural and artificial selection and provide examples of selective breeding.

    6. Compute population growth (births – deaths) and describe carrying capacity.

    7. Evaluate impacts of deforestation, pollution, or invasive species; propose mitigation strategies.

    8. Compare biodiversity between habitats using a simple diversity index and interpret differences.

    9. Outline innate and adaptive immune responses and relate to vaccination and herd immunity.

    10. Explain antibiotic resistance as natural selection in microbial populations.

    11. Transcribe and translate a short DNA sequence; identify silent, missense, and nonsense mutations.

    12. Use probability models to simulate crosses and apply chi‑square tests.

    13. Interpret gel electrophoresis patterns to infer fragment sizes and genotypes.

  • Core and Content Skills including:

    INQUIRY AND PROCESS SKILLS (ALL STANDARDS)

    1. Classify objects, events, or information according to a method or system.

    2. Communicate observations through oral, written, or graphic forms.

    3. Compare and contrast objects, events, data, or systems.

    4. Create models to display information using multisensory representations.

    5. Gather and organize data illustrating a specific situation.

    6. Generalize by drawing conclusions from particulars.

    7. Identify variables that are constant or that change under different conditions.

    8. Infer conclusions based on prior experiences.

    9. Interpret data by determining patterns or relationships.

    10. Make decisions by choosing among alternatives for justifiable reasons.

    11. Manipulate materials safely and effectively.

    12. Measure quantitatively using conventional or non-conventional standards.

    13. Observe using senses or extensions of senses to identify properties.

    14. Predict future events or conditions expected to exist.

    STANDARD 1 — Analysis, Inquiry & Design

    Mathematical Analysis

    1. Use mathematical notation and symbolism to communicate, compare, and describe quantities.

    2. Use mathematical notation and symbolism to express relationships.

    3. Use mathematical notation and symbolism to relate mathematics to the environment.

    4. Use plus, minus, greater than, less than, equal to, multiplication, and division signs.

    5. Select appropriate operations to solve mathematical problems.

    6. Apply mathematical skills to describe the natural world.

    7. Use logical reasoning to develop conclusions from patterns and relationships.

    8. Explain reasoning verbally, graphically, or in writing.

    9. Explain patterns and relationships in the physical and living environment.

    10. Explore and solve problems from school, home, and community using concrete objects.

    11. Use scientific tools such as rulers, spring scales, balances, graph paper, thermometers, and cylinders to solve problems.

    Scientific Inquiry

    1. Ask “why” questions to seek greater understanding.

    2. Observe and discuss objects and events; record observations.

    3. Articulate appropriate questions based on observations.

    4. Identify similarities and differences between explanations and personal observations.

    5. Develop relationships among observations to form descriptions or tentative explanations.

    6. Express tentative explanations that can be tested.

    7. Develop written plans for exploring phenomena or evaluating explanations.

    8. Indicate materials, steps, and data-recording methods for investigations.

    9. Share research plans, listen to suggestions, and modify plans as needed.

    10. Carry out plans through direct observation and measurement of length, mass, volume, temperature, and time.

  • For Example:

    Geosphere — Rocks, Minerals & Surface Processes

    All Earth Science Content Skills

    1. Build and annotate a rock cycle model that correctly labels weathering, erosion, transport, deposition, compaction/cementation, metamorphism, melting, and crystallization; give a real world example for each arrow.

    2. Classify rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) from hand samples or photos using texture and composition; infer formation environment (e.g., intrusive vs. extrusive, clastic vs. chemical, foliated vs. non foliated).

    3. Explain soil formation as the long term product of weathering and biological activity; relate soil type to climate and bedrock.

    All Earth Science Content Skills

    Analysis, Inquiry, and Design — Mathematical Analysis
    42. Use eccentricity, rate, gradient, standard error of measurement, and density in context.
    43. Determine the relationships among velocity, slope, sediment size, channel shape, and volume of a stream.
    44. Understand the relationships among the planets’ distance from the Sun, gravitational force, period of revolution, and speed of revolution.
    45. In a field, use isolines to determine a source of pollution.

    Analysis, Inquiry, and Design — Scientific Inquiry
    46. Show how observation of celestial motions supports a geocentric model, and explain how further investigation led to the heliocentric model.
    47. Test sediment properties and the rate of deposition.
    48. Determine the changing length of a shadow based on the motion of the Sun.

    Analysis, Inquiry, and Design — Engineering Design
    49. After experimenting with conduction of heat (using calorimeters and aluminum bars), make recommendations to create a more efficient system of heat transfer.
    50. Determine patterns of topography and drainage around your school.
    51. Design solutions to effectively deal with runoff.

  • Scientific & Engineering Practices (SEPs), Systems & Design

    1. Distinguish scientific vs. non‑scientific (currently untestable) questions.

    2. State testable, tentative hypotheses; recognize that hypotheses and theories evolve with new evidence/tech.

    3. Differentiate hypotheses, theories, and laws; explain the maturity and revisability of theories.

    4. Ask questions and define problems from observations or information.

    5. Choose descriptive, comparative, or experimental methods appropriate to the question.

    6. Plan and carry out investigations (variables, controls, trials).

    7. Refine investigations via research, proposals, and peer feedback.

    8. Use appropriate safety equipment and practices; follow written SOPs for high‑voltage/laser/magnetic‑field work with documented hazards/mitigations.

    9. Select and operate appropriate tools, sensors, and software for data collection.

    10. Collect SI‑quantitative and qualitative data as evidence.

    11. Organize data in tables, labeled diagrams, bar/line/scatter graphs.

    12. Construct and interpret best‑fit lines/curves; extract slope, intercept, and area when physically meaningful.

    13. Analyze data for patterns; compute percent error, range, standard deviation; justify significant digits.

    14. Identify and explain sources of error and study limitations.

    15. Use mathematical calculations and dimensional analysis to verify and relate quantities.

    16. Perform linear regression; interpret slope, intercept, and R².

    17. Linearize power‑law/exponential relations with log/semilog/log–log plots.

    18. Propagate measurement uncertainty through sums, products, and powers.

    19. Create uncertainty budgets (instrument, calibration, repeatability).

    20. Develop, use, and revise models (conceptual, mathematical, graphical, physical); note model limits.

    21. Evaluate experimental/engineering designs against criteria and constraints.

    22. Develop explanations and propose solutions supported by data/models; compare prediction vs. result.

    23. Communicate methods and findings (reports, posters, presentations, multimedia) individually and in teams.

    24. Engage in scientific argumentation; critique explanations using evidence and logic.

    25. Distinguish scientific decision‑making from ethical/social decision‑making.

    26. Access, select, collate, and analyze information from libraries, databases, and networks.

    27. Use spreadsheets/databases/word processors and simulation/modeling software effectively.

    28. Share information via electronic networks; recognize ethical and practical limits of information systems.

    29. Evaluate popular‑press articles using physics knowledge; recognize and address misconceptions.

    30. Apply systems thinking: define boundaries, components, interactions, and environment.

    31. Apply magnitude/scale reasoning: powers of ten, orders of magnitude, scientific notation, exponentials.

      Mechanics — Kinematics, Forces, Energy & Momentum

    1. Define displacement, distance, speed, velocity, acceleration; specify reference frames.

    2. Analyze constant‑velocity and constant‑acceleration motion in 1‑D (incl. free fall).

    3. Analyze projectile motion as independent horizontal/vertical components.

    4. Apply relative velocity in moving frames (boats, aircraft, pursuit).

    5. Analyze uniform circular motion; centripetal acceleration and period.

    6. Distinguish tangential vs. centripetal components in non‑uniform circular motion.

    7. Apply Newton’s 1st law (equilibrium & inertia) to real situations.

    8. Draw complete free‑body diagrams (normal, weight, tension, friction, drag, applied).

    9. Apply Newton’s 2nd law quantitatively in 1‑D and 2‑D.

    10. Model static/kinetic friction; determine coefficients experimentally.

    11. Model linear and quadratic drag; reason about terminal velocity qualitatively/numerically.

    12. Apply Newton’s 3rd law; identify action–reaction pairs and momentum exchange.

    13. Compute universal gravitational force; reason about its dependence on mass and separation.

  • Skills include Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening for each Grade, such as:

    3rd Grade:

    1. Recognize and use different forms of evidence used to make meaning in social studies (including primary and secondary sources, such as art and photographs, artifacts, oral histories, maps, and graphs).

    2. Identify and explain creation and/or authorship, purpose, and format of evidence; where appropriate, identify point of view.

    3. Identify arguments of others.

    4. Identify inferences.

    5. Create an understanding of the past by using primary and secondary sources.

    B. Chronological Reasoning and Causation

    1. Explain how three or more events are related to one another.

    2. Employ mathematical skills to measure time in years and centuries.

    3. Identify causes and effects, using examples from his/her life or from a current event or history.

    4. Distinguish between long-term and immediate causes and effects of an event from his/her life or current events or history.

    5. Recognize continuity and change over periods of time.

    6. Recognize periods of time, such as decades and centuries.

    7. Recognize and identify patterns of continuity and change in world communities.

    C. Comparison and Contextualization

    1. Identify a world region by describing a characteristic that places within it have in common.

    2. Identify multiple perspectives by comparing and contrasting points of view in differing world communities.

    3. Describe a historical event in a world community.

    4. Recognize the relationship between geography, economics, and history in world communities.

    5. Describe a historical development in a world community, using specific details, including time and place.

    High School

    Craft and Structure
    5. Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history or social studies.
    6. Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or advance an explanation or analysis.
    7. Compare the points of view of multiple authors in their treatments of the same or similar topics, including which details they include and emphasize in their accounts.
    8. Analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of key terms over the course of a text.
    9. Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing their claims, reasoning, and evidence.

    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
    10. Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital texts.
    11. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims.
    12. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in multiple primary and secondary sources.
    13. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse formats and media to address a question or solve a problem.
    14. Evaluate an author’s premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information.
    15. Synthesize information from diverse sources into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies between sources.

    Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
    16. Read and comprehend history or social studies texts independently and proficiently.

    Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

    Text Types and Purposes

    1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

      • Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims; distinguish them from alternate or opposing claims; and organize them to show logical relationships among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

      • Develop claims and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, using relevant data and evidence while acknowledging strengths and limitations of each.

      • Use transitions and varied syntax to clarify relationships between claims, reasons, evidence, and counterclaims.

      • Maintain a formal style and objective tone while adhering to disciplinary conventions.

      • Provide a concluding section that follows from or supports the argument presented.

    2. Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately.

      • Introduce a topic and organize ideas so each new element builds on prior information to form a unified whole.

      • Develop the topic with significant and relevant facts, definitions, details, quotations, and examples.

      • Use appropriate transitions and syntax to link sections and clarify relationships among ideas.

      • Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor or analogy to manage complexity.

      • Maintain a formal style and objective tone aligned with disciplinary norms.

      • Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information or explanation presented.

  • Including:

    Bonding & Molecular Structure

    1. Use periodic trends (e.g., electronegativity) to predict bonding type and properties.

    2. Name and write formulas for ionic and covalent compounds (IUPAC).

    3. Classify and draw molecules with VSEPR (linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, tetrahedral).

    4. Analyze properties of ionic, covalent, and metallic substances via intra- and intermolecular forces (IMFs).

    5. Demonstrate bonding with Lewis structures (ionic transfer, covalent sharing, stable octet).

    6. Distinguish nonpolar covalent versus polar covalent bonds; determine the noble-gas configuration achieved by bonding.

    7. Explain vapor pressure, evaporation rate, and phase changes in terms of IMFs.

    Amount of Substance & Composition

    1. Define the mole; use molar mass to convert between moles and grams.

    2. Calculate number of particles using Avogadro’s number.

    3. Calculate percent composition.

    4. Differentiate empirical and molecular formulas.

    Reactions & Stoichiometry

    1. Interpret, write, and balance equations (synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, combustion) using conservation of mass.

    2. Differentiate acid–base, precipitation, and redox reactions; identify organic reaction types.

    3. Perform stoichiometric calculations (mass–mass, gas-volume relationships, limiting reactant, percent yield).

    4. Determine empirical/molecular formulas from data; compute formula mass/gram-formula mass; convert between mass, moles, and particles.

    5. Determine a missing reactant or product in a balanced equation.

    States of Matter & Gases

    1. Describe postulates of the kinetic molecular theory.

    2. Use the ideal gas law (PV = nRT) to relate V, P, n, and T; apply Dalton’s law of partial pressures.

    3. Solve gas-stoichiometry and combined-gas-law problems; convert °C ↔ K.

    4. Use a simple particle model to differentiate properties of solids, liquids, and gases; compare entropies of phases.

    Solutions & Solubility

    1. Describe water’s unique role in solutions in terms of polarity.

    2. Distinguish solution types (electrolytes/nonelectrolytes; unsaturated/saturated/supersaturated).

    3. Investigate temperature effects on solubility and factors affecting dissolution rate (temperature, agitation, surface area).

    4. Use solubility rules to predict products of double-replacement reactions.

    5. Calculate molarity and perform dilution calculations, including serial dilutions; describe how to prepare a solution from a stock.

    6. Interpret and construct solubility curves; use them to identify saturated/supersaturated/unsaturated solutions.

    7. Apply “like dissolves like” to real-world situations.

    8. Interpret solution concentration data; calculate concentration as M, % mass, or ppm.

    9. Describe and apply separation processes (filtration, distillation, chromatography) for mixtures.

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