Science


Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science

The Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were adopted in 2020.

Development and Review of the Standards

The writing and draft teams included K-12 educators, higher education, scientists, engineers, parent, and community members from throughout the state who developed and provided feedback on the standards, meeting multiple times. Hundreds of educators throughout the state were involved in reviewing the standards. To find out more about the review and revision process go here.

 

Contact

Heather Johnston, M.Ed
Project Manager of Science and Engineering
Heather.Johnston@sde.ok.gov

Samantha Sheppard
Project Manager of Science Assessment
Samantha.Sheppard@sde.ok.gov

Welcome to the starting place for information related to the science education of Oklahoma students.

 

Page Topics

Science Standards Resources | Professional Development | FAQs | Programs

 

Announcements
Science Graduation Requirements FAQ
Aviation-Based Course Credits Guidance and FAQ
Oklahoma Science Frameworks
Oklahoma Science Instructional Materials Evaluation Rubric
Resources for 3-Dimensional Science Teaching and Learning
Implementation Toolkit for the 2020 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science

 

Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science

The Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science (OAS-Science) were adopted in May of 2020 and were first assessed in the 2022-2023 school year. 

Resources

Science Assessments 

The 2020 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were first assessed in the 2022-2023 school year.

  • Subject-specific assessment materials (such as blueprints and test and item specifications) can be found on the OSDE Assessment webpage.
Oklahoma Science Implementation Page

Find resources such as the Oklahoma Science Frameworks, Science PD on Your Plan Modules, and additional resources aligned to the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science.

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Professional Development
PD On Your Plan

PD on Your Plan is an effort to provide educators with professional development in bite-size offerings that could be completed by a teacher on their plan period, a group of teachers during a department meeting or a group of educators during a devoted professional learning community (PLC) time. 

A series of PD on Your Plan Modules have been developed to assist educators in understanding the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science and the three dimensions of science embedded in the standards. 

Open Education Resources for PD

STEM Teaching Tools offers a wide variety of open education resources for professional development around three-dimensional science standards. There are available sessions starting at 30 minutes, all the way to multi-day. These PD sessions provide multiple entry points, no matter where a teacher is in their understanding of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science.

 

Session Spotlight: Incorporating Scientific Argumentation into Your Classroom

 The practice of argumentation—that is, developing, exploring, analyzing, and refining lines of reasoning and explanation in evidence-based ways—is essential to the work of scientists and to scientific thinking and learning. This short course is designed to help educators think about how the practice of argumentation relates to the practice of explanation, research- and practice-based strategies that can foster rich forms of student argumentation, and how argumentation opportunities can be implemented in more equitable ways. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Oklahoma Academic Standards?

See the Oklahoma Academic Standards webpage for clarification. http://sde.ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-academic-standards

When are science textbooks and supplemental resources up for adoption?

See Textbook Adoption Web page: http://www.oktextbooks.ok.gov/

 

 

What textbooks and supplemental resources do you recommend?

Because we are a public agency, we cannot endorse any private vendor. We would be more than happy to assist you in determining which vendors meet your particular needs.

 

Link to view state-approved titles at the Oklahoma Textbook Committee website.

What science courses are required for graduation?

For information about what Science courses are required for graduation, click here.

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Programs

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

This awards program is open to practicing public, private, and parochial school teachers with a minimum of five years of teaching experience.

National Math and Science Initiative

NMSI’s mission is to improve student performance in the critical subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). NMSI’s programs transform teaching, transform schools, and are transforming education in the United States. 

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Last updated on January 8, 2024