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Standards: Science Standards

Arizona Science Standards 

(Adopted October 2018)

RESOURCES  |  PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

2020 Year In Review

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Year in Review image

*(Accessible version)

Complete Standards Document | PDF 

  • Kindergarten-Second Grade PDF | Word (Update 10.19.19)

  • Third Grade-Fifth Grade PDF | Word (Update 10.19.19)

  • Sixth Grade-Eighth Grade PDF | Word (Update 10.19.19)

  • High School PDF | Word (Update 10.19.19)

NEW STANDARDS SUPPORT MATERIALS


  • ADE Science Standards Scavenger Hunt
  • *New Complete Set of K-12 Summaries that Compare the AzSS to NGSS
  • Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |  Sixth Grade | Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade |  High School
  • Designing Phenomena-Based Instruction

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

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 Instructional Shifts: A New Vision for Science Education
  • *New What to Look for in a 3-Dimensional Science Classroom – Guidance for Administrators
  • STEM Teaching Tool 21 What Principals Should Know
  • STEM Teaching Tool 46 Defining Daily Learning Goals

Arizona State Science Standards

  • Vertical Progression of Knowing Science
  • Accessibility Versions Vertical Progression of Knowing Science
  • Vertical Progression of Crosscutting Concepts
  • Vertical Progression of Science and Engineering Practices

Distribution of Core Ideas of Knowing Science Across Grade Levels

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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

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  • Science Resources

  • Science Professional Development 

Webinars

  • A Look at Arizona's New Science Standards Video | PDF | Resource Page

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

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

  • Science and Engineering Practices Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • Crosscutting Concepts Video | PDF | Resource Page 

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

  • Core Ideas: 1 of 3 Dimensions Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • What Secondary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks Video | PDF | Resource Page

  • What Elementary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks Video | PDF | Resource Page

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

 

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 Webinar Videos

  • We Have New Standards Now What: Navigating the Documents

  • Science Standards Overview Video

  • Shift in Science Education Video

  • Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) vs. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Part I

  • Arizona Science Standards (AzSS) vs. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Part 2

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Virtual Learning Resources

COVID-19 HELPFUL GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION

The Arizona Department of Education’s Virtual Learning Hub is a resource for teachers and families to assist them as they plan for non-traditional instruction and should be used with discretion and in the way that best fits with their school/district curricula. This is a living document that will be updated frequently.

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

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


 

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