Kentucky Department of Education

 

Biology EOC Alignment
This document aligns the ACT Quality Core Biology End of Course standards with the Kentucky Science Program of Studies for high school. This document is a draft and may be subject to revision.

 

Curriculum Documents for Science
Program of Studies Core Content for Assessment

 

High School Science Diagnostic Assessments
These diagnostic assessment items were designed as tools for teachers to determine if students are learning important concepts related to the standards in their high school science courses.  Teachers might choose to construct an assessment instrument based on their syllabus and administer the assessments at the beginning of the year. This would ... More

 

High School Science Newsletters
The science consultants at the Kentucky Department of Education periodically publish newsletters for science teachers at specific grade levels. These newsletters are intended to serve a variety of purposes such as clarifying standards, communicating new research, highlighting quality instructional resources and sharing innovative teaching ideas. While most issues are customized for each specific ... More

 

Inquiry
Inquiry is the process scientists use to build an understanding of the natural world based on evidence.  Students can learn about the world using inquiry.  Although learners rarely discover knowledge that is new to humankind, current research indicates that when engaged in inquiry learners build knowledge new to themselves.

 

Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair (KY-SEF)
Attention all Middle and High School Teachers:  Please encourage and promote your students in conducting authentic research and projects for the Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair. KY-SEF's mission is "to expand educational opportunities for all middle school and high school students, and to enhance the visibility and importance of science and ... More

 

Kentucky Science Support Network
The Kentucky Science Support Network (KSSN) is designed to provide classroom teachers in Kentucky a direct link to "experts" across the Commonwealth. Teachers can select an area of expertise and instantly generate a list of contacts who are willing to provide content information, consultation on research/projects, and/or suggestions and information regarding ... More

 

Kentucky's Mathematics and Science Partnership Program
The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high-need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are ... More

 

Literacy and Science
With the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, each of us feels a sense of urgency to dig deep into our instructional practices repertoire and pull out that overlooked strategy that will work for all our students and propel them into academic success. Unfortunately, there is no single such strategy ... More

 

Professional Organizations and Kentucky Resources
Professional Organizations and Kentucky Resources for science.

 

School Laboratory Management and Chemical Cleanout Manual
 The Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Compliance Assistance has just released the School Laboratory Management and Chemical Cleanout Manual. This manual will provide information to help schools establish and maintain Best Management Practices for the selection, purchasing, storage, safe handling and proper disposal of chemicals used in schools. This ... More

 

Science Facility Design
This section contains research-based information and suggestions for planning and designing science facilities.

 

Science Program Effectiveness Review
The Science Program Effectiveness Review for Kentucky Schools (PERKS) is designed to help guide schools in developing effective science programs. Schools and districts can use these documents to identify both strengths and areas for improvement in their science programs.

 

Science Web Links
Links of interests for Science teachers and students.

 

Teaching for Meaning
The National Research Council recently published How Students Learn Science in the Classroom, (2005).  The book focuses on three principles of learning that all teachers of science should understand and be able to implement in their classrooms in order to promote meaning-making or understanding: • Engaging Prior Understandings (See "Addressing Misconceptions" ... More