Evidence of Alignment

SEPUP™ Ecology

How and why do organisms interact with their environment and what are the effects of these interactions? What if the organisms aren’t native to the area?  Investigative phenomena within the lessons connect back to the issue and storyline.

Anchoring phenomenon: Introduced species are changing environments all around us. They can cause problems for people and affect biodiversity.

Examples explored include Nile perch, zebra mussels, and local examples, such as starlings, kudzu, and others identified by students and teachers. Students generate and answer questions such as: How do introduced organisms interact with their environments, what are the effects of these interactions, and what can be done to prevent harmful interactions?   

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What equipment is included in Issues and Science: Ecology?

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IT'S NOT A TEXTBOOK. IT'S NOT A KIT. IT'S A PROGRAM.

Each program component references the others to form a cohesive learning system for teachers and students.

Program Supports

Literacy

Embedded strategies help teachers explore students' thinking and give students multiple opportunities to confront their preconceptions.

Assessment

Integrated into the programs the SEPUP assessment system sets up ways to collect evidence on student learning and improve performance. 

Differentiation

An intentionally flexible approach to all program activity types help accomplish our goal that all students achieve scientific literacy. 

The best part of Issues and Science for my students is that it is connected to real-life issues that are relevant to their lives. It includes strategies and tools for me to reach ALL my kids, includes step-by-step instructions, and it is FUN! I fell in love with teaching science because of the Lab-Aids curriculum.

Cindy Lilly- Teacher/District Trainer Ocean Bay Middle School, South Carolina

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