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Issues and Science

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Product identity

Publisher
Lab-Aids
Program family
SEPUP Issues and Science
Edition
Third Edition Revised

Instructional fit

Courses
Grades 6–8 middle-school science
Role explanation
Core issue-oriented middle-school science curriculum for grades 6–8.
Subjects covered
Supported grades
Supported instructional roles

Materials and delivery

Format description
Print, digital, and hands-on curriculum with student books, teacher editions, laboratory investigations, equipment kits, readings, assessment, and digital support.
Included components
Issue-oriented unit storylines; student books; Teacher Edition; laboratory and investigation activities; equipment and refill kits; readings and data sets; discussion and evidence routines; assessment; digital resources.
Languages and support
English with literacy and discussion supports; confirm current translated components with the publisher.
Format components

Links and notes

Vendor product URL
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Availability

Product availability
Available
Last checked
September 29, 2026

An issue-oriented middle-school science curriculum that develops three-dimensional understanding through real-world problems, hands-on laboratories, investigation, evidence, discussion, reading, and design.

Issues and Science centers each unit on a societal issue and connected phenomena. Students investigate, collect and analyze evidence, discuss tradeoffs, construct explanations, and design solutions while building understanding across life, Earth, and physical science. Hands-on laboratories and investigations make up a substantial share of instruction.

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School Districts associated with this curriculum

2 California school districts are associated with this curriculum in the SDLA database.

These are source-reported curriculum connections; current use, edition, and districtwide implementation have not been confirmed. Visit a district profile for its curriculum details and source notes.