Evidence of Alignment

SEPUP™ From Cells to Organisms

How should we prevent the spread of an infectious disease? Investigative phenomena within the lessons connect back to the issue and storyline.

Anchoring phenomenon: When you look through a microscope, organisms as different as humans, plants, and many microorganisms that make people sick are all made of cells.

Examples include cells from various animal tissues like blood cells, plant cells, protozoa, and bacteria, including specific microorganisms that cause certain infectious diseases. Students generate and answer questions such as: How are the cells of various organisms alike? How are they different? How do these similarities and differences relate to the functions of these cells?

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What equipment is included in Issues and Science: From Cells to Organisms?

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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

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. 

Literacy

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

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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