THE SCI-FI SQUAD

The start of a new year is a natural moment to try something different— superheroes whose powers are grounded in REAL SCIENCE. Below are a few creative resources related to temperature and weather science. Instead of easing back in with worksheets, students explore how scientific systems work through characters tied directly to observable phenomena. Vocabulary, concepts, and applications–it’s all here in one super-powered package!

“Something I really love about the Sci-fi Squad characters is that they’re very adaptable and I can use them in a variety of ways.”

Helping Students Connect with Science Superheroes

Sci-Fi Squad: Celsius: Master of the States of Matter (modeled after Clark child #3 and her, ahem, emotions)

Students investigate solids, liquids, and gases, focusing on how temperature drives phase changes and particle motion. This resource provides a concrete, visual way to revisit or introduce matter in an engaging, low-pressure format.

Sci-Fi Squad: Yeti: Master of Glaciers

This reading connects freezing, melting, erosion, and long-term environmental change. It’s a strong fit for winter science and helps students see glaciers as active systems rather than static ice.

Sci-Fi Squad: Anomaly: Master of the Weather

Students explore weather patterns, extreme events, and the difference between weather and climate, emphasizing cause-and-effect relationships within Earth’s atmosphere.

You can also explore additional science teaching resources and classroom activities available through Clark Creative Science: https://clarkcreativeeducation.com/science/

– The Clarks