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Standards: Science Standards

Arizona Science Standards 

(Adopted October 2018)

SCIENCE & STEM RESOURCES  |  PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

 Empower K-5 Students through Literacy in Science and STEM 
 

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Complete Standards Document | PDF | Sign-up to receive our Science Newsletter

  • Kindergarten-Second Grade PDF | Word (Update 12.22.21)

  • Third Grade-Fifth Grade PDF | Word (Update 12.22.21)

  • Sixth Grade-Eighth Grade PDF | Word (Update 12.22.21)

  • High School  PDF | Word (Update 12.22.21)

  • Research Used to Develop the 2018 Arizona Science Standards: Framework for K-12 Science Education | Working with Big Ideas of Science Education

NEW STANDARDS SUPPORT MATERIALS


  • ADE Guidance for Evaluating Science Materials Resource Page | Video - Looking for guidance when evaluating science instructional materials? Use this helpful tool, which is full of resources to help educators and district leaders understand how the Arizona Science Standards compare to the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as tools for evaluating instructional materials. For a quick review of this tool, watching the short video that accompanies it! Also, here is a useful resource that provides additional guidance: STEM Teaching Tool #23: Evaluating Curriculum Materials for Alignment with the New Vision for K-12 Science Education.
  • Complete Set of K-12 Planning Summaries that Compare the AzSS to NGSS- This document can help you understand how our Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) are correlated to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
    • Planning Summaries by Grade Level:
      • Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |  Sixth Grade | Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade |  High School
  • Designing Phenomena-Based Instruction- A simple flowchart designed to explain how to begin designing phenomena-based instruction.
  • AzSS 3-Dimensional Snapshot for Educators & Administrators- A fantastic tool to help educators & administrators take a quick look at our 3-dimensional science standards.

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A Framework for K-12 Science Instruction’s 3 Dimensions and AzSS Using Science

AzSS 3-Dimensional Snapshot for Educators & Administrators

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A Framework for K-12 Science Instruction’s 3 Dimensions and AzSS Using Science
  • *NEW* Guidance for Administrators- What to Look For in a 3-Dimensional Science Classroom PD Video |  PDF | Resource Page - A webinar for Administrators to help with supporting educators with the transition to the 2018 Science Standards.
  • Instructional Shifts: A New Vision for Science Education- This document demonstrates what science education will involved less of, and more of when shifting to 3-dimensional standards.
  • What to Look for in a 3-Dimensional Science Classroom – Guidance for Administrators- A great tool for both administrators and educators that indicates three "look-fors" in a 3-dimensional science classroom.
  • STEM Teaching Tool 4- Are there multiple instructional models that fit with the science and engineering practices in NGSS? (Short answer: Yes.)
  • STEM Teaching Tool 21- What school building administrators should know about the new vision for K-12 science education.
  • STEM Teaching Tool 46- How to define meaningful daily learning objectives for science investigations.
  • STEM Teaching Tool 32 - Why focus on science and engineering practices--and not "inquiry?" Why is "the scientific method" mistaken?

Arizona Science Standards

  • *NEW* Complete Set of K-12 Progression Matrix of Elements for the 3-Dimensions of the Arizona Science Standards- Core Ideas, Science & Engineering Practices, & Crosscutting Concepts- This document combines all three matrixes of elements for the 3-dimensions. An essential tool for planning 3-D instruction. View this short video for information about how to read and use this document.
  • Vertical Progression of Core Ideas- This document showcases the vertical progressions from K-12 for each Core Idea of Knowing Science. An essential tool for planning 3-D instruction.
  • K-12 Crosscutting Concepts Progression Matrix of Elements- This document describes the "elements," or specific pieces of  knowledge and skill that make up the practice at each grade band, for the Crosscutting Concepts. An essential tool for planning 3-D instruction.
  • K-12 Science and Engineering Practices Progression Matrix of Elements- This document describes the "elements," or specific pieces of  knowledge and skill that make up the practice at each grade band, for the Science & Engineering Practices. An essential tool for planning 3-D instruction.

Distribution of Core Ideas of Knowing Science Across Grade Levels- This document illustrates how the Core Ideas of Knowing Science spiral throughout K-12. 

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Distribution of Core Ideas Preview image

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduation Requirements

 

 Transitional Implementation PlanRevision and Tentative Implementation

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Science Standards Transitional Implementation Plan 2018

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Science standards and assessment transition and implementation

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • *NEW* ADE Webinar Pathways for 3-Dimensional Science Instruction- Not sure which webinar to watch first? Use this guide to help you decide which recorded webinars might work for you!
  • Science Resources

  • Science Professional Development 

  • Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative (TREC) - Explore PD opportunities across Arizona for all subjects.

Webinars

Each recorded webinar has a link to the video of the live webinar session, a PDF of the presentation slides, and the Resource Page used during the webinar. Not sure which webinar to watch first? Use this guide to help you decide which recorded webinars might work for you!

Pathway #1- New to 3-Dimensional Instruction? START HERE! Introduction to the AzSS & 3-Dimensional Instruction

  • A Look at Arizona's New Science Standards Video | PDF | Resource Page | *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

  • Crosscutting Concepts: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards Video | PDF | Resource Page | *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

  • Science and Engineering Practices: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards Video | PDF | Resource Page |  *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

  • Core Ideas: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards Video | PDF | Resource Page | *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

  • Phenomenon-Based 3-Dimensional Instruction Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • SEPs, CCCs, and Core Ideas: Putting the 3-Dimensions Together Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • *NEW* Guidance for Administrators- What to Look For in a 3-Dimensional Science Classroom PD Video |  PDF | Resource Page 

Pathway #2- Confident in your understanding of webinar content in pathway 1? Go here next! Instructional Practices to Support 3-Dimensional Teaching & Learning

  • Transforming Science Learning: Engaging Students in the Science & Engineering Practices Using Digital Tools Video | PDF | Resource Page 

  • 5-E Instructional Model and Science Notebooks Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • Constructing Explanations and Arguing from Evidence using Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • SEP Asking Questions: Students Drive Instruction with Driving Question Boards! Video| PDF | Resource Page

  • Engaging Students in Developing & Using Models Using Digital Tools (w/a GRC Lesson) Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • Engaging Students in 3-Dimensional Science Investigations using a Gather, Reason, Communicate (GRC) Lesson-Middle School Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • *NEW* CER or ERC? Constructing Explanations & Arguing from Evidence for 6-12 Science Educators Video | PDF | Resource Page

Pathway #3- Confident in your understanding of webinar content in pathways 1 & 2? Go here next! Summative & Formative Assessment and Performance Tasks

  • What Secondary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks Video | PDF | Resource Page |  *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

  • What Elementary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks Video | PDF | Resource Page |  *NEW* Online Course for PD Credit

The Five Tools (BSCS)

  • 5 Tools and Processes for Translating the AzSS into Instruction BSCS Tool 1

  • Using the Arizona Science Standards to Plan a Unit of Instruction BSCS Tool 2

  • 5 Tools of Unit Writing Using the 5e Instructional Model to Develop a Conceptual Flow BSCS Tool 3

  • Using the Arizona Science Standards to Plan a Unit of Instruction BSCS Tool 4

Science Standards Videos

  • We Have New Standards Now What: Navigating the Documents (21:41)

  • Science Standards Overview Video (11:02)

  • Shift in Science Education Video (8:35)

  • Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) vs. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Part I- (14:29) Need a little support with understanding how our Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) are the same or different than the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? Watch this two-part short video series. Part I compares the basics of each set of standards.

  • Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) vs. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Part 2- (12:57) Need a little support with understanding how our Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) are the same or different than the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? Watch this two-part short video series. Part II reviews how to compare an AzSS standard to an NGSS standard with a step-by-step approach.

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Contact Information: Sarah Sleasman, Director of Science and STEM | 602-364-2353

Contact Information: Rebecca Garelli, Science and STEM Specialist | 602-364-2356


**The views and opinions expressed in any third-party resource do not necessarily reflect those of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and do not imply an endorsement by ADE.

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