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Science Essential Standards
The DPI is seeking input on the Draft Essential Standards for North Carolina Public Schools. Whether you are a teacher, superintendent, parent, agency representative, or concerned citizen, they are interested in hearing from you.
The Draft Essential Standards for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 Science, along with high school level Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science can now be found at http://dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/ . To provide individual feedback, please complete the survey.
Elementary Science Education in the K–12 System
Elementary science is a critical part of the K–12 science education system. Tragically, the enactment of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has greatly diminished the time spent on teaching science in many elementary schools. In some schools that have not attained adequate yearly progress (AYP) status, science is not taught at all, and teachers are told point blank not to teach science so they can spend more time on reading and mathematics. The good intentions of NCLB eroded the fundamental foundation for science in our K–12 education system. One of the crucial parts for a fully functioning system is missing or damaged. Read more from the article by NSTA President, Page Keeley.
Love-A-Tree Environmental Education Packets
The theme of this year’s packet is “Healthy Trees, Healthy People,” and integrates environmental education, health and physical fitness. The packet includes a lesson plan and activity book, filled with select activities provided divisions of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. All the activities have been correlated to 4th and 5th grade Science, Social Studies and Healthful Living. Priority will go to 5th and 4th grade orders, but all grades are encouraged to order if you feel it will support your classroom instruction. Place your order now. Remember that one packet goes to each teacher.
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