In this unit, students explore algebra as a system of concepts used to represent relationships. They learn to express these relationships using words, equations, tables, and graphs. By exploring world records, some of the most astonishing feats ever achieved, they see algebra in action and even start imagining their own record-breaking possibilities. They also learn about algebra as a style of mathematical thinking for formalizing patterns of change. They extend their notion of variable from a letter in an equation that represents a number to a broader definition, that of a qu
Anchored Science by Mi-STAR is a comprehensive middle school science curriculum driven by a bold vision for the future, where science isn’t just a subject but a powerful, integrated body of knowledge that equips students to tackle today’s pressing societal challenges. This curriculum harnesses the full potential of the Next Generation Science Standards, empowering students to actively engage with science and engineering practices. They’ll move beyond the classroom, using their skills to solve
The Teacher Guide provides comprehensive instructional support, including detailed lesson plans, assessment tools, and opportunities to extend the curriculum to meet a variety of interests and needs.
This unit uses literature of the 19th century to explore five historical movements: Romanticism, transcendentalism, abolitionism, industrialism, and feminism. The "isms" are investigated as change agents in Amer
OpenSciEd Middle School science program addresses all middle school NGSS standards. This comprehensive science curriculum empowers students to question, design, investigate, and solve the world around them.