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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Click here to check out this unique opportunity for Wisconsin biology teachers to earn six special graduate credits toward licensure. The SUN (Students Understanding eNergy) Project is creating new tools for learning about energy transfer in biology. Participating Wisconsin high school biology teachers will partner with us at the MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling to assess the impact of a two-week teacher workshop and the effectiveness of these new tools in the classroom. This project will occur during the summer and school years of 2009-2011. Assignments will be given in September of this year, so sign up now!

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

CONTACT: Shelley Lee, Science Consultant

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

Last updated on 5/30/2008 10:58:41 AM