Science Education in Wisconsin

Science Education in Wisconsin

The study of science allows Wisconsin students to experience richness and excitement of the natural world. As adults they will face complex questions requiring scientific thinking, reasoning, and the ability to make informed decisions. Scientific knowledge prepares students for the future and helps them acquire new knowledge and skills to hold meaningful and productive jobs. The standards recognize that science is for ALL students-- the essence of science literacy.

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Grade-Level Foundations for Science

The Grade-Level Foundations for Science was developed for educators who teach science or plan science curriculum and instruction and is designed to guide science teachers to examine, reflect, and plan science instruction for students in kindergarten through grade 9. The grade specific excerpts from that document are available by clicking here. If you would like an electronic copy of the entire document, please contact Shelley Lee by following the link below and an electronic copy of the entire document will be sent to you.

For agriculture-science equivalency program resources, click here.

Science Assessment Framework

The science assessment framework is benchmarked at the beginning of grades 4, 8, and 10. The document provides details about what students will be assessed on in science beginning in 2007-08. To obtain a copy, please click on Science Assessment Framework.

Evolution Position Statement

In 1982 the department released a position statement on the teaching of evolution in the science classroom. The department has just updated that statement. A copy of the position statement, On the Nature of Science and the Teaching of Evolution, can be obtained at Evolution Position Statement.

Professional Associations

• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
• Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST)
• National Association of Biology Teachers
• Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE)
• National Academy of Science (NAS)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• ENC Online--a K-12 math and science teacher center
• American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
• Wisconsin Chapter of Physics Teachers (WAPT)

CONTACT: Shelley Lee, Science Consultant

For questions about this information, contact Shelley A. Lee (608) 266-3319

Last updated on 9/8/2009 3:24:51 PM