The topics in these clusters, which contain concepts, content standards, and skills, may be moved from one grade level to another within the cluster by the local school systems. The strands can be arranged by grade levels or taught as an integrated science program, as determined by local school systems. Physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics for high school were revised to build on the concepts presented in the K-8 curriculum. At each grade level, objectives are included for science inquiry and processes, reference skills, safety and tools used in science. These objectives should be integrated into the instructional activities addressing these concepts and content standards rather than taught in isolation.
Science develops thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills.
Science process and inquiry skills are essential to the development of skills necessary to live interesting, responsible and productive lives. Science instruction lends itself to integration with other subject areas and can generate student interest and motivation for all subject areas. Our economic development and national survival are contingent on the educational product produced in our schools. Educational development in the state of Georgia will help us produce future scientists and engineers who can maintain our country's technological competitiveness. Assessment Assessment in science should provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learned in a variety of ways.