Science Content Standards

1. Unifying Concepts and Processes

2. Science as Inquiry

3. Physical Science

4. Life Science

5. Earth and Space Science

6. Science and Technology

7. Science and Societal challenges

8. History of Science

The first category is intended for all grade levels. The remaining seven categories include performance standards for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. These standards are not intended to be a curriculum. They are to inform at the local and state level.