The middle school science curriculum is designed to allow students to experience a variety of science fields each year.  Through inquiry based lab experiences, projects and teacher direct instruction, students engage in in rich scientific topics that address all standards in the Iowa Core Curriculum for grades 6-8.
Non-Fiction Articles for Middle School Curriculum

6th Grade Science

Curriculum Guide and Scales




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Middle School Science Writing Rubrics
Research Report Rubric
Argumentative Writing Rubric


Middle School Documents

7th Grade Science

Curriculum Guide and Scales
Assessment Folder
Scales Folder


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Middle School Unit Planning Calendar 16-17

8th Grade Science

Curriculum Guide and Scales
Assessment Folder
Scales Folder

Science Fair

Science Fair Rubric

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middle_school_science_fair_2013.pptx
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state_science_fair_paperwork_cheat_sheet.pdf
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Heartland AEA Science and Math Discount Catalog 13-14

2013_science_math_discount_catalog.pdf
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Sample Lab Safety Contract

safety_contract_ms.pdf
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safety_contract_ms_sp.pdf
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Lab Report Formats

lab_report_section_definitions-1.pdf
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lab-report-components.pdf
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DMPS Guidelines for Animals in the Classroom