Pathways

Science Pathways

Our curriculum decisions are aligned with the Michigan Science Standards which are designed to provide an equitable, high-quality science education for all students. These science standards will enable students to develop a deeper understanding of science beyond memorizing facts and experience similar scientific and engineering practices as those used by professionals in the field.

One girl works on an experiment in science class.

SEPUP Issue-Oriented Science

Science & Engineering Practices

The K-12 Science and Engineering Practices, show below represent the ongoing behavior or students as they build understanding of core ideas.

1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)

2. Developing and Using Models

3. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data

5. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

6. Constructing Explanations (for science) and Designing Solutions (for engineering)

7. Engaging in Argument from Evidence

8. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Crosscutting Practices

The K-12 Crosscutting Concepts, shown below, are overarching themes that span multiple scientific disciplines and connect core disciplinary ideas.

1. Patterns

2. Cause and Effect

3. Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

4. Systems and Systems Models

5. Energy and Matter in Systems

6. Structure and Function

7. Stability and Change of Systems

Parent Guides to NGSS Grades K-12, Science Standards & Charts

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