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Making Time for Science & Social Studies
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Science Standards & Implementation
What are K-12 students learning in science?
The Michigan K-12 Science Standards are built from the extensive body of research A Framework for K-12 Science Education. This same framework was used in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), for which Michigan was a lead partner. Therefore, NGSS resources are aligned to the Michigan K-12 Science Standards and can be used to support implementation but will not fully address the Michigan specific contexts.
- Understanding the Standards
- Topic Arrangements - Clarification Statements, Assessment Boundaries, and DCI, SEP, and CCC Elements
- K-12 Progressions of 3-Dimensions
- Michigan Science Standards: An Overview for Principals
- Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to K: Science, page 175 and companion resources
- English Language Development (ELD) Standards - specifically Standard 4: Language for Science
- NGSS Appendices
The Michigan graduation requirements for science can be met in two ways:
- Proficiency in State Content Standards for Science (3 credits)
- Life Science, Physical Science, Earth & Space Science, and Engineering Design
- MMC FAQ & Guidance: Science
- Proficiency in some State Content Standards for Science (2 credits) and completion of a department-approved formal Career and Technical Education (CTE) program (1 credit)
Additional Course/Credit Resources: