Science

  • Science

    The Georgia Standards of Excellence for Science are designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills to develop proficient scientific knowledge.  Based on the research found in A Framework for K-12 Science Education, the standards provide students with the scientific practices, concepts, and content necessary to analyze phenomena and solve real-world problems. 

    At the heart of the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Science is inquiry-based learning.  The standards provide the opportunity for students to interact with science and engineering practices in a hands-on, student-centered way.  Beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, the new science standards will be implemented across Georgia.

    The standards include three major components:

    • Disciplinary Core Ideas represent the content for Earth Science, Physical Science, and Life Science standards. In a real-world setting, these ideas are what scientists and engineers know.
    • Science and Engineering Practices represent how science is conducted in the real world. The practices are what scientists and engineers do.
    • Crosscutting Concepts represent how all science disciplines are connected.

    Click HERE for additional information about our new Georgia Standards of Excellence for Science!

    Science and the Georgia Milestones Assessment

    End of Course assessments in science are given at the 5th and 8th grade levels.  These are the only grade levels in K-8 that are assessed in science.  Assessment on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Science will begin in the 2017-2018 school year. 

    Click HERE for 5th Grade Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents, Grade 5

    Click HERE for 8th Grade Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents, Grade 8

    End of Grade assessments in science are given in high school Physical Science and Biology.  Assessment for these courses will begin with the fall of 2017. 

    Click HERE for Physical Science Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents

    Click HERE for Biology Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents