Accessing Reviewer Account:
Click the 'Reviewer Login' button below, enter the provided credentials, and click the "Log in" button to access Lab-Aids' middle school science program.
Login Credentials
username: labaids-massachusetts
password: curate
If you encounter an error or need assistance, please contact us for help at portals@lab-aids.com
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- Correlations MA Learning Standards
- Overview Reviewer Instructions
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All Green All Gateways
EdReports found Issues and Science to fully meet expectations, earning all-green for standards alignment and usability in Gateways 1-3. Read more.
Issues and Science brings middle school science to life by centering units around a real-world problem, encouraging students to explore concepts through hands-on labs and investigations. Fosters curiosity and creativity, it enables students to make meaningful connections with their learning, peers, and the world.
Correlations Documents
Grade specific correlations and sequencing starts on:
- Grade 6 | Page 2
- Grade 7 | Page 8
- Grade 8 | Page 15
Portal Overview
Please view this training video to become better acquainted with our Issues and Science Portal, created specifically for Massachusetts reviewers. Highlights include:
- Navigation
- Creating custom assessments
- Student accessibility features
- Location of helpful resources for reviewers
Student Books & Notebooks
The 17 units in Issues and Science: Redesigned for the NGSS can be viewed in full on the Lab-Aids Portal. Contact your Curriculum Specialist for access.
Watch the quick video to see how our Student Books are different (and accelerate your review process!).
Teacher Edition & Resources
Teacher materials are available in print and online. These include both the Teacher Edition (daily lessons and unit planning) and the Teacher Resources (overall program support and long-term planning).
Program Equipment
Each unit in Issues and Science includes a full set of equipment necessary to carry out the activities and investigations.
Watch the quick overview to see the program equipment and organization.