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During the 2012-2013 school year, science will be on year three of the curriculum cycle.

During year one, the following occurred:

  • Current K-12 science curriculum was mapped.
  • Best practices and current trends in science were reviewed and discussed.
  • A science benchmarking study was conducted.
  • A district philosophy was drafted based on best practice/current trends and the STMA mission statement/strategic directions. To view the science district philosophy, click here.
  • School stakeholders including parents, students, and staff were surveyed.
  • National and state science academic standards were studied. To download a pdf file of the science standards, click here.
  • New resources were examined and chosen.
  • To see a timeline of review items for 2010-2011, click here.

To download a pdf file of elementary best practices in science, click here.

To download a pdf file of secondary best practices in science, click here.

To download a pdf file of the science curriculum adoption report, click here.

To download a copy of the STMA K-12 science "must have" skills, click here.

During year two, the focus was on writing curriculum that included course essential questions, units of instruction, unit essential questions, and common assessments for each course. In addition, teachers piloted resources. Resources were purchased for full implementation in fall 2007.

During year three, curriculum will be field tested and revisions will be made.

Years four through six involve monitoring and making changes as needed.

Curriculum maps can be viewed by clicking on the class title below.

K Science Map

Grade 1 Science Map

Grade 2 Science Map

Grade 3 Science Map

Grade 4 Science Map

Grade 5 Science Map

Grade 6 Science Map

Grade 7 Science Map

Grade 8 Science Map

Introduction to Physics Map

Biology Map

Advanced Biology Map

Chemistry Map

Physics Map

AP Physics Map

Environmental Map

Astronomy Map

Geology Map

CIS Human Biology Map

Anatomy and Physiology Map

For more information, contact Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at annmarief@stma.k12.mn.us or 763-497-6524