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Content Standards are constant across grade levels; however the scope of what is taught and assessed varies at grade levels.
 
Standards are general statements that identify what information students should know/understand or what skills/processes they should be able to do as a result of their educational experience.
 
Interval Benchmarks describe what students should know and be able to do at developmental levels to attain the standards. To view specific Interval Benchmarks, use the yellow bar to the right.
 
Develop a Curriculum Planning Worksheet to assist in aligning curriculum and assessments.
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Interval Benchmark Assessments In addition, this site identifies the Science Interval Benchmarks assessed in current standardized tests.
ITBS - Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
ITED - Iowa Tests of Educational Development

The Science standards will be in development through September 2005; in the meantime, the former science information is accessible here: Life Science, Earth Space Science, Science Technology, Physical Science


 
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Standard 1
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Understands and applies principles of scientific inquiry
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Interval benchmark:
K-2 . 3-5 . 6-8 . 9-12
 
Standard 2
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Understands and applies the basic concepts of life science
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Interval benchmark:
K-2 . 3-5 . 6-8 . 9-12
 
Standard 3
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Understands and applies the basic concepts of Earth science
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Interval benchmark:
K-2 . 3-5 . 6-8 . 9-12
 
Standard 4
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Understands and applies the basic concepts of physical science
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Interval benchmark:
K-2 . 3-5 . 6-8 . 9-12
 
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