Online Access to the Learning Standards

The Grade Level Standards & Resources Web site provides quick access to all content standards along with aligned resources to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning. Choose "Science" from the homepage menu.

View, Print or Download the Standards

 K-12 Science Standards (Revised June 2009)
(132 pages, 1.66 MB)
 K-12 Science Standards (Revised June 2009)

Errata, June 2010, for K-12 Science Standards (PDF)

Supporting Resources

Science & STEM Education in Washington State: Background & Current Landscape (PDF)

NRC Conceptual Framework for Science Education Standards
In July 2011, the National Research Council (NRC) published "A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas." Scroll to the middle of the page to find a free PDF version.

Science Instructional Materials and Supporting Resources
These documents include the 2009 Core and Supplemental Instructional Review of K-8 and 9-12 instructional materials and their alignment to the newly revised 2009 science standards.

Education Service District Science Coordinators
The 2011-2012 ESD Science Coordinators provide science professional development.

Standards Professional Development for Science Teachers
Included are professional development presentation materials that can be used for implementation of the Washington State K-12 Science 2009 Learning Standards. These materials include Leader Guides, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents for four modules.