Intro to Life Science: Lab Safety and Research Unit | Middle School Science

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This unit is included in the Life Science Curriculum 5E Model.

Teach lab safety, scientific research, SI units, and science tools with this comprehensive Intro to Life Science Unit designed for middle school science.

This unit includes full lessons, notes, labs, interactive notebook activities, quizzes, science stations, task cards, and assessments—everything you need for an engaging, zero-prep start to the year.

Perfect for grades 6–8, this resource helps students build foundational science skills, including lab safety, measurement, scientific inquiry, and proper use of lab tools.

Aligned to NGSS Middle School Life Science and Engineering Practices (SEP), including MS-LS1 and scientific inquiry standards.

⭐ What’s Included

• PowerPoints for
  • The Science of Biology
  • Science Lab Safety
  • Scientific Research & Tools
• Student Notes (print + digital)
• Interactive Notebook activities (print + digital)
• Mini-quizzes and digital assessments
• Teacher Demo: Eye Safety
• Guided Inquiry Lab: Measure with SI Units
• Science Stations (STEM Activity Included)
• Task Cards (print + digital)
• Study Guide
• Final Chapter Assessment
• Answer keys for all components
• 9-day pacing guide

⭐ Key Concepts Covered

• Lab safety rules & procedures
• Safety symbols and equipment
• Scientific method & research process
• SI units & metric measurement
• Using scientific tools correctly
• Observation vs inference
• Data collection and accuracy
• Measurement skills for middle school science

⭐ Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Zero prep: Everything you need to start the year strong
• Student-friendly: Hands-on labs, demos, and stations
• Flexible: Print and digital formats included
• Aligned to NGSS & common middle school science standards
• Perfect for building foundational lab and research skills

⭐ Ideal For

• Middle School Life Science
• Back-to-school science units
• Lab safety week
• Scientific method and measurement review
• Interactive notebook classrooms
• Blended learning classrooms
• NGSS-aligned science programs

⭐ Suggested Pacing Guide

Day 1: Teacher Demo – Eye Safety; Section 1 INB, Notes, PowerPoint
Day 2: Section 1 Mini-Quiz; Section 2 INB, Notes, PowerPoint
Day 3: Section 2 Mini-Quiz; Guided Inquiry Lab – Measure with SI Units
Day 4: Section 3 INB, Notes, PowerPoint
Day 5: Section 3 Mini-Quiz; Science Stations
Day 6: Science Stations
Day 7: Creation Station Final Draft
Day 8: Task Cards + Study Guide
Day 9: Chapter Assessment

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