This is a research-based middle school science unit with ELA integration (and a little bit of social studies). It is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is designed for seven days of lessons and includes multiple means of engagement in the forms of labs, active learning activities, cooperative learning games, peer and group discussions, and more. Includes Easel Assessment for the end of the unit.*** If you have trouble locating the Google Slides slide deck with embedded v