Issues and Science

How can understanding the science behind today’s issues prepare students to make informed decisions for tomorrow?

Explore Our Issues and Science Program

Why Lab Aids Science?

Issue-Oriented Approach

Students engage with real-world challenges like ecosystems, global health, GMOs, and biodiversity, analyzing trade-offs and designing possible solutions.

Active Learning

Instructional design and unique equipment make science tangible, meaningful, and manageable for teachers.

Equitable Curriculum

Thoughtfully structured to include diverse perspectives, ensuring every student feels represented and engaged.

Hands-On Every Day

Students actively investigate phenomena, collect data, and apply science and engineering practices to develop solutions.

A Phenomena-Driven Middle School Science Program Aligned to the NGSS

Issues and Science is a hands-on, issue-based science program designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle school. Each unit is anchored in a relevant, real-world problem—challenging students to investigate, analyze, and design solutions while building deep science understanding.

 

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A Curriculum for All Students

By weaving inclusion strategies throughout, Issues and Science ensures that students from all backgrounds see their perspectives valued in science and engineering, enriching the classroom experience.
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All Green, All Gateways - EdReports

Issues and Science has been evaluated by EdReports and received green ratings across all three Gateways for NGSS alignment and usability:

  • Gateway 1: Alignment to NGSS Expectations

  • Gateway 2: Coherence and Scope

  • Gateway 3: Instructional Supports and Usability

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