Issues in Science
SEPUP is currently the only program to center each unit around a socio-science issue, or problem -- such as: What are the ethical issues involved in using genetic information? How can we reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents? What kind of future space missions should we fund and conduct?
Each unit is framed with this issue that provides a bigger context for the connected phenomena and three dimensions. This issue creates a frame for the unit so that the lessons feel coherent and the purpose feels relevant and meaningful.
Unit at a glance
Take ten minutes to watch an overview of Chemistry of Materials, from Issues and Science, developed by SEPUP. The first five minutes covers the unit's anchoring phenomenon, the unit issue, and a brief visit to each lesson, while the second half takes a deep dive into one activity. This is a great way to quickly see how SEPUP's new NGSS units are structured.