Resources by Program

PD anytime, anywhere

Perhaps you're brand new to the SEPUP program, just transitioned to Third Edition for the NGSS, or you simply need a refresher - our PD videos include general classroom support, like material management and notebooking, as well as content specific overviews for specific units.  Select the link for your program in the options below. 

Third Edition

Issues and Science, Designed for NGSS

Detailed how-to videos for selected activities and units in Issues and Science, Designed for the NGSS. Includes a tour of the Teacher Edition, Student Book, a closer look at one lesson in the unit, assessment, and LABsent activities.

 

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Second Edition

Issues in Life, Earth, & Physical Science

Detailed how-to videos for selected activities in every unit from IAES, IALS, and IAPS. Includes Getting Started, Teaching the Lesson, Analysis and Follow Up. 

 

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Transitioning to SEPUP's NGSS units?

Need help figuring out which Third Edition SEPUP units should replace your current program?  Use the Curriculum Builder tool to drag and drop new units, rearrange them to best meet your state and school needs, and print a summary of your new scope and sequence. Or, start with a default template created for your state, and customize as needed. 

 

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Notebook Tutorial Video

Whether you're new to notebooking or you want to dig deeper this helpful video walks through the aspects of keeping a science notebook. 

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Sample Science Notebook

A science notebook not only models the way scientists work, but it helps to develop and reinforce students’ science learning and literacy skills. 

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Up your game

Sometimes you need a little reminder or a new idea to implement a new strategy to your teaching. These resources can add depth to your approach, help expand your teaching skill set and are a nice supplement to our implementation PDs. 

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Resources | VIDEOS

SGI: Biology

Detailed how-to videos for selected labs and lessons in SGI: Biology. Includes Getting Started, Teaching the Lesson, Analysis and Follow Up.

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Resources | Notebooks

Sample Science Notebook

A science notebook not only models the way scientists work, but it helps to develop and reinforce students’ science learning and literacy skills. 

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RESOURCES | EQUIP

SGI: Cell Biology

In 2014 Lab-Aids used the EQuiP rubrics to evaluate our own programs to see where we were already meeting and where we needed to improve.

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PD on your schedule

A variety of resources ready when you are. These videos can help with topics ranging from lesson planning and lab set-up to delving deeper into pedagogy and best practices. 

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Resources | Videos

EDC Earth Science

Detailed how-to videos for selected labs and lessons in EDC Earth Science. Includes Getting Started, Teaching the Lesson, Analysis and Follow Up.

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Resources | EQUIP

Atmosphere and Climate

This course was developed for alignment with the Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (National Research Council, 2012)

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Lab-Master Tutorial Video

The Lab-Master is an innovative, easy-to-use, probeware system consisting of an integrated RGB spectrophotometer, temperature probe, and voltage probe. Instead of an open flame the Lab-Master system uses a safe, electric control-point heater to heat test tubes.  

Lab Preparation Videos

Produced by the authors to provide background and logistical information to help prepare you for conducting the lab investigations. Timely tips are provided for pedagogy, equipment setup, discussion points, and sample responses.

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Podcasts

See how the Lab-Master works and why it is a safer choice for your chemistry classroom. 

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