Boost critical thinking and real-world science connections with these engaging ethical dilemma prompts—perfect for middle schoolers learning to think like scientists! This resource includes 48 total ethical dilemmas (4 per standard - PS1, ESS1, etc), aligned to the Middle School (6-8) Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each scenario presents a real-life science situation followed by thoughtful discussion questions that challenge students to analyze evidence, consider consequences, and