Science Standards and Courses
The Arkansas K-12 Science Standards, adopted by the State Board of Education, represent the work of educators from across the state. These standards include student performance expectations which are what all students should know and be able to do. Fundamental Content documents focus specifically on the Disciplinary Core Idea dimension of the standard and serve as supplementary to the standards documents. The assessment blueprints for applicable grade levels/course describe the layout of the science portion of ATLAS.
Science Courses
Grades K-2
| K | 1 | 2 | |
| Standards | |||
| Fundamental Content |
Grades 3-5
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Standards | |||
| Fundamental Content | |||
| Assessment Blueprint |
Grades 6-8
| 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Standards | |||
| Fundamental Content | |||
| Assessment Blueprint |
Grades 9-12
| Standards | Fundamental Content Document | Assessment Blueprint | |
| Astronomy | PDF DOCX | ||
| Biology Integrated | PDF DOCX Google Sheet | ||
| Chemistry Integrated | PDF DOCX Google Sheet | ||
| Chemistry II | PDF DOCX | ||
| Earth Science | PDF DOCX | ||
| Environmental Science | PDF DOCX | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology | PDF DOCX | ||
Physical Science Integrated | PDF DOCX Google Sheet | ||
| Physics | PDF DOCX |
Accelerated Science Course Pathway
The Arkansas Accelerated (Acc) Science Course Pathway provides an option for students to meet the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards at a more rapid pace. This option is for students who have demonstrated advanced academic proficiency in the prerequisite courses and who intend to pursue a specific college and career pathway beyond high school. If this optional pathway is implemented, it is recommended that students concurrently earn an Algebra I and Physical Science - Integrated credit. A course approval is required for all high school courses taught in grades 5-8. These are supporting documents to be used in companionship with the published Arkansas K-12 Science Standards above and are intended as resources for schools to use to implement an accelerated science curriculum.
Accelerated Pathway
| Acc. 6th | Acc. 7th | Acc. Physical Science | Acc. Biology | Acc. Chemistry | |
| Standards | PDF, DOCX | PDF, DOCX |
For more information, please contact:
Katie Chacon
Science Program Manager
501-537-5722
Stephanie Johnson-Carlton
Science Program Advisor
501-320-2750
Cindy Bunch
State Science Specialist
501-324-9684
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