Mississippi High School Science 

Conceptual Academy for

Foundations of Biology, Biology,

Chemistry, Earth and Space Science,

Physical Science, and Physics

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What is Conceptual Academy?

Conceptual Academy started with Paul Hewitt and his seminal textbook Conceptual Physics, which pioneered a conceptual, phenomena-based approach to science teaching. Conceptual Academy and PocketLab have expanded the conceptual approach to courses for Foundations of Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, and Physical Science for a complete Mississippi high school science program. 

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AI Tools Built into your HQIM

All Conceptual Academy programs are built on PocketLab Notebook, the leading lesson delivery platform, rich with time-saving AI tools for teaching hands-on science. AI features include:

  • AI grading for student work and formative feedback
  • AI-generated differentiated resources
  • AI reading level adjustment of any text
  • AI translate lessons into 50+ languages
  • FERPA and COPPA-compliant and industry-leading data privacy

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Gen-AI Resources

Create educational resources based off the existing lesson

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Grading & Feedback

AI grading and personalized feedback on student work

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Deter Cheating

Custom interactives like bar charts help deter AI cheating

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Modify Text

Adjust reading level and translate text to 50+ languages

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Extensions

Extend activities with practice tests, exit tickets, and more

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Teaching Assistant

A personalized AI assistant to explain complex topics

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Prepare Students for the MAAP in Biology with the Amoeba Sisters

Conceptual Academy Biology and Foundations of Biology have partnered with the Amoeba Sisters to incorporate their interactive lessons into every chapter. Prepare for the Biology MAAP with lessons to target each of the five Mississippi Content Strands. The lessons conclude each chapter of Conceptual Academy Biology program and target Depth of Knowledge across Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Cells & Energy: 
Cells as a System

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Cells & Energy:
Energy Transfer

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Heredity & Evolution: Reproduction

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Heredity & Evolution:
Adaptations

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Interdependence
of Organisms

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Question Types:
  • Multiple Choice
  • Drag and drop
  • Hotspot
  • Bar graphs
  • Data displays
  • Matching interactions


 

 

Conceptual Academy Overview Videos

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Watch Mississippi Guide Videos

 

 

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adoption rubric?

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Hands-on Labs Made Easier

We will help you curate your sensor equipment to perfectly fit each unique classroom and maximize the effectiveness of the curriculum.

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More Reasons to Consider
Conceptual Academy

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Together, PocketLab and Conceptual Academy have built an all-in-one solution for Mississippi teachers that combines high school science curricula, video content, hands-on labs and lessons, and a digital lab notebook where students engage with content in meaningful ways.

  • Easier than ever. Curriculum, assign hands-on labs, and monitor student progress toward learning objectives from one browser-based digital platform
  • Designed for Mississippi teachers. Built from the ground up with Mississippi CCRS in mind. And reviewed and added to the 2025 science materials adoption by the Mississippi Department of Education.
  • Customizable. Teach the way that suits your classroom. Edit, reorganize, and modify chapters or choose from our library of supplemental lessons, putting you in control of your lesson plan.
  • Created by experts. Written by Paul Hewitt, John Suchocki and Jennifer Yeh with universal design for learning (and teaching) in mind.
  • Designed for flexibility.  Supplement the digital content with Conceptual Academy's optional companion printed textbooks as an aid in lesson planning and for student use.
  • Mix it upAdd in content from our extensive library of supplemental labs you can mix into your regular curriculum, including many from our amazing partners, such as the Amoeba Sisters (Included with Conceptual Biology), PhET interactive simulations, X-STEM all access and so many more.

Let's chat curriculum.

Get a quote. Submit a purchase order. Got questions? Our team can guide you through implementing expertly designed Conceptual Academy curricula in PocketLab Notebook.