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Science Content & Performance Standards Downloads
- 2018 Science Extended Standards
- 2022+ Science PLDs
- 2016 Science Standards
- Literacy Standards in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects
- 2018 Science Performance Level Descriptors
- 2016 Science Standards Vertical Alignment
- 2016 Science Appendices A-K
- 2016 Science Standards Snapshot K-12
Resources
Grade-Specific Science Standards
- Kindergarten – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Gr. 1 – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Gr. 2 – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Gr. 3 – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Gr. 4 – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Gr. 5 – 2016 WY Science Standards
- Middle School – 2016 WY Science Standards
- High School – 2016 WY Science Standards
WDE Developed Video Resources
- Understanding the Science Standards Document
- Resources for Implementation
- Instructional Shifts
- Integrated Approach to Middle School Standards
Additional Resources
- Wyoming Science Teachers Association
- National Science Teachers Association
- Quality Examples of Science Lessons and Units
Science Standards Review Committee
The Science Standards Review Committee met from May 2015 – February 2016 and recommended changes to the Wyoming Science Content & Performance Standards. The proposed revisions were presented to the State Board of Education in March 2016. Public input was taken on the proposed revisions through May 10, 2016. Public Comment was taken through August 12, 2016. The State Board of Education and the Governor have now approved the standards. Schools will have until the start of the 2020-21 school year to fully implement them.
Review Committee Information
- 2016 Science Standards (.PDF)
- Committee Video to Wyoming citizens
- Frequently Asked Questions (.PDF)
- Submit Public Comment
- Committee Members (.PDF)
- Committee Work Timeline and Summaries (.PDF)
- Public Input Submitted to the Committee (.XLSX)
- Community Meetings Presentation (.PDF)
- News Release on draft standards being made public
- Committee Letter to Parents (.PDF)
- Committee Letter to the Business Community (.PDF)