Middle School 6-8
Middle school (6-8) activities with corresponding AAAS Project 2061 Benchmarks, NSE Standards, and Ohio Model objectives:
| Activity | Source | Grade Level | Project 2061 Benchmark* | NSE Standards | Ohio Model Objectives** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety First | KSU CPHP | Middle School 6-8 | 1-A1, B1,3; 12-A1-2, D3 | Teaching: B, D Content: SI - A, SPS - F |
SI A: 6-2; 7-3&4; 8-1 |
| Bacteria & You | KSU CPHP | Middle School 6-8 | 1-A1, B1-3; 5-C1-2, D1,4-5, E2; 6-C1,3, E1,3;9-A4, B2; 11-B2; 12-A1-2, B2, D3 | Content:SI-A, LS - C |
SI A: 6-2; 7-3,4; 8-1 LS C: 6-8; 7-2,3; 8-3 SWK A: 6-1,2; 8-1 |
| I am an Ecosystem | KSU CPHP | Middle School 6-8 | 1-A1, B1-3; 5-C1-2, D1,4-5, E2; 6-C1,3, E1,3;12-A1-2, B2, D3 | Content: SI-A, LS - C | SI A: 6-2; 7-3,4; 8-1; B: 6-3; 7-5; 8-3 LS C: 6-8; 7-2,3; 8-3 SWK A: 6-1,2; 8-1 |
| Where Do Farts Come From? | KSU CPHP | Middle School 6-8 | 1-A1, B1-3; 5-D1,4-5, E2; 6-C1,3, E1,3; 12-A1-2, B2, D3 | Content: SI-A, LS - C | SI A: 6-3; 7-5,4; 8-3 LS C: 6-8; 7-2,3; 8-3 SWK A: 6-1,2; 8-1 |
| Food Safety | KSU CPHP | Middle School 6-8 | 1-A1, B1-3; 5-C1-2, D1,4-5, E2; 6-C1,3, E1,3;9-A4, B2; 11-B2; 12-A1-2, B2, D3 | Content: SI-A, LS - C | SI A: 6-2; 7-3,4; 8-1; B: 6-3; 7-5; 8-3 LS C: 6-8; 7-2,3; 8-3 SWK A: 6-1,2; 8-1 |
*1 = The Nature of Science, 5 = The Living Environment, 6 = The Human Organism, 9 = The Mathematical World, 11 = Systems, 12 = Habits of Mind
** SI = Scientific Inquiry, SPS = Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, LS = Life Sciences, SWK = Scientific Ways of Knowing; Bolded Letters = Standards/Benchmarks; Italicized numbers = grade level - followed by the indicator numbers
Please note detailed descriptions of all standards are included in the downloadable activities.