All aspects of K - 12 science programs must be aligned with the
Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and the Michigan Merit
Curriculum. Expectations should be implemented within and across
grade levels to meet or exceed the standards and expectations.
The curriculum should be brain compatible, inquiry based,
promote problem solving, and support the Teaching and Learning
Standards. Next Generation Science Standards Please click HERE
to visit the Next Generation Science Standards Website. Through
a collaborative, state-led process, new K–12 science standards
are being developed that will be rich in content and practice,
arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to
provide all students an internationally benchmarked science
education. The NGSS will be based on the Framework for K–12
Science Education developed by the National Research Council. A
group of 20 states has been selected to lead an important effort
to improve science education for all students. The 20 states
will lead the develo