Human Cognition
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The Faith & Reason Approach
Scientific Investigation
Students conduct real laboratory investigations in biology and life science, learning to observe carefully, ask questions, and understand how scientific discovery reveals the structure and development of living systems.
The Human Person
Through experiments and discussion, students explore the biology and cognition of the human person as an integrated whole, discovering how the brain supports perception, memory, learning, and understanding.
Faith and Reason
Scientific exploration is integrated with the Catholic intellectual tradition, encouraging students to reflect on human dignity and consider how scientific knowledge and faith together illuminate the meaning of the human person.
Thank You for Reviewing Human Cognition
Thank you for taking the time to review Human Cognition, the second unit in the Faith & Reason Series. Your perspective will help us strengthen the program as we prepare it for classroom use.
For this preview, we are asking you to focus on Investigations 1 and 2, which are complete. Investigations 3–5 are still in development and are included only to show the planned direction of the full unit.
What We’d Like You to Review
There is no need to review every page or resource in detail. We are looking for your overall professional judgment, not a line-by-line editorial review.
As you explore Investigations 1 and 2, please consider:
- Scientific quality — Is the science accurate, clear, and appropriate for the intended students?
- Learning experience — Does the sequence of Concepts, PreLab, Lab, PostLab, and Reflection & Meaning support understanding?
- Faith & Reason integration — Does the Catholic material complement the science naturally and thoughtfully?
- Usability — Could a teacher reasonably understand and use the materials without extensive additional preparation?
- Overall impression — What works especially well, and what would you change?
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Developed by Scientists and Classroom Educators
The Faith and Reason Series was developed by Keith Verner, PhD (Biochemistry, Cornell University), founder of LabLearner and creator of hands-on science curriculum used by schools across the United States for over two decades.
Drawing on both scientific research and decades of classroom experience, the program was designed to help middle school students investigate scientific questions through experimentation, discussion, and reflection.
The series reflects years of work helping students understand science through direct investigation while encouraging thoughtful reflection on the human person.
