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What are the Illinois Learning Standards for Science?

Illinois' current science standards became effective in February 2014 and are based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Forty-one experts, including three Illinois educators, wrote the NGSS. State-level committees in 26 states reviewed the learning benchmarks. These groups confirmed that the design and development of the NGSS were guided by the best available evidence to ensure that students who meet these standards are prepared for postsecondary education and careers in the 21st century.

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Illinois State Board of Education
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Find Illinois' science learning standards organized by grade band.

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Search science standards by grade-level, DCI, SEP, or CCC
​nextgenscience.org

A Framework for K-12 Science Education
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The report from which the Next Generation Science Standards were developed. Click the image to access the report on the National Academies Press website.

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A 2-sheet, introduction to the Illinois Learning Standards for Science. A great place to start for beginners.
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