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STEM and LAB-AIDS Inquiry Science
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For nearly 47 years, LAB-AIDS has provided unique hands-on science activities and inquiry-based core
curriculum programs to schools throughout the country. We are the exclusive publisher of inquiry-based core
curriculum science programs developed by the SEPUP Development Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science, at the
University of California, Berkeley, and the Ergopedia Group in Boston, MA. Our programs are used daily by
millions of students across the country. |
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Teachers using LAB-AIDS materials typically place emphasis on design and problem-solving in learning
situations that weave together the disciplines through topics (e.g. forensic science, bio-engineering, and
sustainable agriculture). Students take on project-based investigations, which often require original
research where they must use technology to gather and analyze data, design, test, and improve upon a
proposed solution, and then communicate their findings to their peers. STEM Schools in Texas, Ohio, and
North Carolina are already using our programs. |
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Our Regional Managers are in a class by themselves. They fully understand the impact of a STEM-based
curriculum and how to help you implement it in your school, district, or state. They are with you every step
of the way, coordinating professional development for your teachers (i.e., understanding embedded authentic
assessment, use of literacy strategies and journaling, using explicit interdisciplinary connections,
modeling best practices, and the use of issues as the basis of learning STEM content and problem-solving).
We have developed customized core curriculum programs for districts in Maryland and Michigan who were
specifically looking for innovative programs to help the students perform better.
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"Since 2003, SEPUP trainers from Lab-Aids have provided very high quality and well-received professional development
for hundreds of middle school science teachers throughout Chicago Public Schools. They have worked closely with us
to develop and coach a cadre of CPS science teachers who serve as district-wide professional development leaders,
enhancing our capacity to sustain effective implementation of SEPUP programs, and we value their expert
guidance."
Wendy M. Jackson, Ph.D.
6-8 Science Team Lead
Chicago Public Schools
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