Science
The state will pilot field test items for a Chemistry End of Course that becomes operational during school year 2013-2014. Chemistry SPIs that have been deleted or revised for the upcoming EOC are listed found below. A rationale for these changes is located below the revisions.
Explanation of SPIs to be dropped
For guidance
with implementing the science standards, please consult the
User’s
Guide to the Tennessee Science Curriculum Framework
For
assistance with scheduling consult the High
School Course Descriptionsand the High
School Sequence Chart.
Science curriculum standards can be accessed using the links located below.
| Acrobat pdf |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Word doc |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Course |
Number |
|---|---|
| Biology I | 3210 |
| Biology II | 3216 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology | 3251 |
| Chemistry I | 3221 |
| Chemistry II | 3224 |
| Earth Science | 3204 |
| Geology | 3205 |
| Environmental Science | 3260 |
| Ecology | 3255 |
| Physical World Concepts | 3237 |
| Physics | 3231 |
| Physical Science | 3202 |
| Scientific Research | 3295 |
 Advanced
placement courses are listed below. Descriptions for
these courses may be found in the Advanced Placement
Course Descriptions provided by the College Board. |
|
| Advanced Placement Biology | 3217 |
| Advanced Placement Chemistry | 3225 |
| Advanced Placement Physics B | 3233 |
| Advanced Placement Physics C: Newtonian Mechanics | 3234 |
The science standards reflect an emphasis on STEM education through the integration of Embedded Standards for Inquiry, Technology and Engineering, and Mathematics.
K-8 standards were approved November 2007 by the State Board of Education for implementation during school year 2009-2010.
9-12 course standards were approved January 2008 for implementation during school year 2009-2010.
Governor Bill Haslam
