Ohio's Learning Standards and Model Curriculum for Science (adopted 2018-2019)
The State Board of Education adopted Ohio's Learning Standards for Science as part of Ohio’s learning system. The Ohio Department of Education’s state assessments are based on these standards effective with the 2020-2021 school year.
Grades K-2
For science in grades K-2, teachers in the Northwest Local School District are using lessons from the award winning Picture Perfect Science series. Picture Perfect Science lessons incorporates children’s picture books and inquiry based activities to teach science concepts in a hand-on and engaging way. All Picture Perfect lessons incorporate the scientific content and scientific practices along with reading and writing skills. For more information on Picture Perfect Science lessons please visit the link below.
Grades 3-5
For Science in grades 3-5, students in the Northwest Local School District are instructed in grade level standards in a heterogeneously grouped classroom. Teachers use differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs and learning styles of all students. Students in 5th grade will be assessed on the Ohio’s Computer Based Assessment (OCBA) for science. Mystery Science and Gizmos are used as supplemental instructional resources in grades 3-5.
Grades 6-8
For Science in grades 6-8, students
in the Northwest Local School District are instructed in grade level standards in a heterogeneously grouped classroom. Teachers use differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs and learning styles of all students. Students in 8th grade will be assessed on the Ohio’s Computer Based Assessment (OCBA) for science.
ck12 and Gizmos are used as supplemental instructional resources in grades 6-8.
High School
All students must successfully complete three courses in science in order to meet the state graduation guidelines. Those science courses must include one unit of physical sciences (Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics), one unit of life sciences (Biology) and one unit of advanced study in one or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science; astronomy, physical geology or other earth or space science. Students in Biology will be assessed on the Ohio’s Computer Based Assessment (OCBA) for Biology.
AP Biology, Chemistry and Physics Online Resources: