FLDOE Science Education Flashcards

What does the 'Nature of Science' strand in Florida's NGSSS Science Standards primarily address?

Answer: The processes, habits of mind, and understanding of how science works as a discipline

Florida's Nature of Science strand addresses scientific processes, reasoning habits, and understanding science as a human endeavor.

A Florida science teacher wants to integrate engineering design into a unit on simple machines. Which framework supports this integration?

Answer: Florida NGSSS includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) connections

Florida's NGSSS includes STEM connections and supports integrating engineering design challenges within science instruction.

Which Florida policy requires that science textbooks and instructional materials be reviewed for accuracy and alignment to NGSSS?

Answer: Florida Statute 1006.31 — Instructional Materials Review

Florida Statute 1006.31 governs the review of instructional materials to ensure accuracy and alignment to state standards.

A Florida middle school science teacher wants to address climate science. What does FLDOE guidance require regarding this topic?

Answer: Climate and environmental science benchmarks are included in NGSSS and must be taught

Florida's NGSSS includes benchmarks on climate and environmental science that must be addressed at appropriate grade levels.

Which Florida science education initiative provides grants and resources to improve STEM education in K-12 schools?

Answer: Florida Race to the Top STEM initiative and subsequent FLDOE STEM grants

Florida has used Race to the Top and subsequent FLDOE STEM grant programs to fund and improve K-12 STEM education statewide.

Under Florida's NGSSS, at which grade level is photosynthesis first introduced as a benchmark concept?

Answer: Grade 5

Florida's NGSSS introduces photosynthesis as a benchmark concept at Grade 5, building toward deeper study in middle and high school.