STEM Curriculum: Day-to-Day Interdisciplinary Instruction

Math and Science teachers collaborate vertically bi-weekly to draw interdisciplinary connections throughout each unit. 

8th grade science students studied kinetic and potential energy using a ball bounce lab. They incorporated science and math standards in their STEM journals through documentation of their findings.

Science students tested household chemicals with pH indicators and formed an argument based on their finding with the prompt: Have you ever wondered if the products in your home are acidic, basic, or neutral? Students tested their household chemicals with universal indicators, blue litmus paper, and red litmus paper. The Universal Indicator showed a full range of pH values, changing color from red (strong acid) to purple (strong base). Blue Litmus Paper turns red in acidic solutions. Red Litmus Paper turns blue in basic solutions. This simple experiment was a fun way to explore chemistry in action. By testing items like lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda, or soap, you can discover their pH levels and better understand the science behind everyday products to help form a persuasive argument when asked what the most acidic household cleaning chemicals might be!