Science

Science offices at OSPI provide guidance for the development and implementation of Washington learning standards and oversee assessments required by federal and state laws and regulations.

Science Learning Standards

The state's K-12 Science Learning Standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade band.

Climate Education

OSPI supports two main legislative commitments to climate education, climate integration across disciplines and the “ClimeTime” grant program. Every student has the right to learn about the impacts of climate change and the effective adaptation and mitigation strategies necessary to address these challenges. 

Outdoor Education for All Program

The Washington State Legislature funded the House Bill (HB) 2078, Outdoor Learning Grants Program with the goal to develop and support outdoor educational experiences for students in Washington public schools.

Assessments

Access information and resources about the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)

Resources

• Content-Integrated Learning
• Vision for Formative Assessment
• STEM Clock Hour Guidelines and Criteria
• Lessons Learned for Scoring Student Work