About LearnLattice

Our Approach

LearnLattice is a free resource library for middle school mathematics and science teachers and their students. Every resource on this site is designed with one principle in mind: understanding comes from connection.

Just like a lattice structure — where each node gains strength from its connections to others — real learning happens when students can link new concepts to what they already know, see patterns across disciplines, and build understanding through inquiry rather than memorisation.

Designed with Understanding by Design

All resources follow the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework:

  1. Start with the end in mind — every resource identifies the key understandings and essential questions first
  2. Think about assessment — how will students demonstrate their understanding?
  3. Then plan the learning — design activities that build toward deep understanding

This means you won’t find worksheets full of repetitive practice problems here. Instead, you’ll find inquiry-driven tasks, real-world contexts, and scaffolded investigations that develop genuine mathematical and scientific thinking.

MYP Aligned

Resources are tagged with MYP assessment criteria (A through D) so you can easily find materials that target specific skills. Whether you’re looking for a Criterion B investigation or a Criterion D real-world application task, the tagging system makes it simple.

For Teachers

Every resource is free to download, adapt, and use in your classroom. If you’d like to modify something for your context — go for it. That’s exactly what these resources are designed for.

If you’re transitioning from traditional teaching methods to inquiry-based approaches, start with the unit plans. They provide the full framework including essential questions, key understandings, and lesson sequences you can adapt.

Get in Touch

Have a suggestion, found an error, or want to contribute a resource? Reach out via email at hello@learnlattice.org.

Built with curiosity by a teacher who believes every student can think mathematically and scientifically — they just need the right questions to get started.