Developed by SEPUP® at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Issues and Science brings real-world science into the classroom through question-driven units that spark investigation and connect learning to students’ lives.
All Green, All Gateways - EdReports
Issues and Science has been evaluated by EdReports and received green ratings across all three Gateways for NGSS alignment and usability:
- Gateway 1: Alignment to NGSS Expectations
- Gateway 2: Coherence and Scope
- Gateway 3: Instructional Supports and Usability
An Issue-Oriented Approach
Issues and Science teaches science through relevant, real-world problems, helping students make meaningful connections to their own lives.
By engaging with complex issues like climate change, genetics, pollution, and energy use, students build inquiry skills, think critically using evidence, and develop informed opinions—all while staying motivated through context-rich, authentic learning experiences.
Active Learning
Issues and Science introduces real-world, issues-based science to the classroom, where students explore and solve meaningful problems through hands-on investigations.
This program combines purposeful instructional design with organized, high-quality lab materials to make science engaging, accessible, and memorable.
Students explore, collaborate, and create evidence-based solutions, building the skills and knowledge needed to address tomorrow’s challenges.
Digital Portal
Alongside hardbound print books, materials are available in an online portal with rolling resource updates.
Students navigate activities through section tabs and respond directly within the platform, which also includes simulations, LABsent® for missed labs, Spanish text, and embedded assessments.
Program Equipment
Unit equipment packages include drawers with:
- High-quality, field-tested lab mat
- Reusable equipment for up to 32 students
- Consumable materials for 160 students
- Sets of small containers ready for group use
- Durable carts with optional wheel attachments
