Middle School: Life Science

Project-Based Inquiry Science

Project-Based Inquiry Science (PBIS) is a new kind of curriculum that is different from the traditional approaches to teaching middle school science. Students investigate scientific concepts and answer questions about the world around them. The developers of Project-Based Inquiry Science have created a comprehensive curriculum that anchors inquiry learning within a meaningful context. PBIS enables students to learn science content deeply while also developing the skills and understanding needed to solve problems. Each unit challenges students to design a solution to a problem, or to answer a Big Question. In this way, science education becomes a student-driven endeavor. The inquiry process is placed in the context of meaningful projects...
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Middle School Inquiry Project-Based Life Science

Project-Based Life Science. Like scientists, students are presented with Big Challenges or Big Questions. Students are given a strong foundation in scientific literacy, how to ask scientific questions, how to use data as evidence, and how to make them meaningful. This will enable them to do the activities that will help them understand and develop answers to the questions or complete their challenge. You will find your students asking better questions and using evidence in more effective ways. » Learn more about Middle School Inquiry
Project-Based Life Science