Human Prenatal Development:
A Complete 4-Week Middle School Unit

Used in real classrooms. Ready for immediate implementation.
  • 4 complete Investigations
  • Teacher and student classroom-ready materials
  • All hands-on laboratory activities included
  • Aligned with rigorous Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

What a typical investigation looks like in the classroom:

  • Concept Day: Students are introduced to key ideas using guided slides and discussion
  • PreLab Day: Students prepare for the investigation through prediction and planning
  • Lab Day: Students conduct hands-on experiments and collect data
  • PostLab Day: Students analyze results and build scientific understanding
  • Theological Connection: Students reflect using guided theology slides and discussion

Each step is fully guided for the teacher and structured for student engagement.

Student and teacher materials used at each stage:

How a Class Period Unfolds

Each lesson follows a clear, repeatable structure:

 

Hands-on Lab → Discussion → Understanding Check → Theology Slides → Theology Discussion


Preview Investigation 1

Below,  you can explore the first Faith and Reason Investigation exactly as teachers and students experience it in the classroom.

Not Included in This Sample: Full assessment tools (quizzes, rubrics, and answer keys) are included with the complete unit.

Start with the Teacher Portal to see exactly how a class is guided step by step.

Teacher Portal Preview

Student Portal
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Student Lab Guide

(Click the image below to download an interactive PDF)

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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Alignment

Human Prenatal Development Unit

The Human Prenatal Development Unit is aligned with middle school NGSS performance expectations and disciplinary core ideas.