Description
Carolina Science Essential Labs™ for Middle School offer middle school teachers lab investigations that are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards* and that complement any NGSS-like middle school curriculum. Each Essential Labs investigation engages students as they learn about essential topics and can be completed in 1 to 2 class periods. All Essential Labs begin with an Overview, a Phenomenon, and an Essential Question to prepare students for a teacher-tested activity. Essential Labs activities offer flexibility and can be completed in any sequence.
Carolina Science Essential Labs™ for Middle School is also available as a custom program to use with any textbook or state standards. Call for information on lab program customization.
The Structure and Properties of Matter unit includes 3 Essential Labs investigations that can be completed in 3 to 5 class periods:
- Composition and Structure of Molecules: MS-PS1-1 Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
- Origin and Properties of Synthetic and Natural Fibers: MS-PS1-3 Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
- Changes of State of Matter and Particle Motion: MS-PS1-4 Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
Carolina Science Essential Labs™ for Middle School units are available as a 1-Use Kit or a 4-Use Kit. Each kit provides Teacher Notes, Student Worksheets, and materials not commonly found in classrooms.
*Next Generation Science Standards® is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.