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                          Name: Linda k. Jordan, Ed. S
                          K-12 Science Coordinator
                          Address: Andrew Johnson Tower
                          Fifth Floor, 710 James Robertson Parkway
                          Nashville, TN 37243
                          Phone (office): 615 532-6285
                          Fax: 615 532-8536
                          Email: Linda.K.Jordan@tn.gov 
 

 
Resources
Science User's Guide
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High School Sequence chart
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Science High School Course Description
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FAQ's for Science
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Science Textbook Adoption Reviews
http://www.tennessee.gov/education/ci/textbook/txtbkmenu.htm
 
K-8 TN Science Curriculum Framework vs.
ACT Readiness Standards Click Here

TN Biology I Curriculum Framework vs.
ACT Readiness Standards Click Here

TN Physical Scence Curriculum Framework vs.
ACT Readiness Standards Click Here

National Science Teachers Association
http://www.nsta.org

Tennessee Science Teachers Association
http://www.tnsta.com

U.S. Department of Education, Mathematics and Science Partnerships
http://www.ed.gov/programs/mathsci/index.html

Tennessee Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Center
(TMSTEC), Middle Tennessee State University
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~mscenter

Center Of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education.
East Tennessee State University
http://www.etsu.edu/cas/math/mathexcellence/centersstaff.aspx

Millard Oakley STEM Center, Tennessee Tech University
http://www.tntech.edu/stem

Project CENTS
Project CENTS is a partnership between the Tennessee Department of
Education and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Education. 
Project CENTS works to enhance the delivery of environmental education
to all students in Tennessee.  Project CENTS supports K-12 educators
by coordinating training in environmental education curricula, facilitating
participation in action-based, school-wide environmental education;
maintaining a clearinghouse of environmental education opportunities
and offering grants and how-to information on outdoor classrooms.

Project CENTS Information   CLICK HERE
Project CENTS on iTunes    CLICK HERE

Professional Development Opportunities
National Science Teacher Association Annual Conference:
Philadelphia PA March 18-21, 2010
For more information http://www.nsta.org

NSTA 2010 Area Conferences 
Kansas City, October 28-30 
Baltimore, November 11-13 
Nashville, Dec 2-4 
For more information:  CLICK HERE

Special Programs
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
http://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view

National Youth Science Program
http://www.nysc.org

 
Curriculum Standards: http://www.tennessee.gov/education/curriculum.shtml

Graduation Requirements through School Year 2008-2009
Three courses of science are required for high school graduation, one of which must be Biology I or Biology for Technology. One must be a physical science, chosen from the following: Physical Science, Earth Science, Geology, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physics, Principles of Technology I, and Principles of Technology II. Environmental Science is considered interdisciplinary and may be taught with a life or physical science content emphasis. Biology for Technology is a rigorous course that utilizes applied methodologies to prepare technical or dual path students for taking the Gateway assessment.

Graduation Requirements through School Year 2009-2010
The Freshman class of 2009-2010 with be required to have three credits in science. One of these must be Biology, one must be Chemistry or Physics, and one additional lab science course. State end of course test will be given in these three courses.


The purpose of this page is to provide information and support for implementing standards-based instruction in science. As per the governor's intent to ensure students are adequately prepared with 21st Century skills that enable them to be successful in post- secondary studies and training for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career fields, cooperative efforts by state science and math curriculum coordinators has resulted in a STEM initiative that is represented by the logo shown above.

STEM resources for use in developing and implementing standards-based instruction are available by CLICK HERE

National Science Foundation
Resources for STEM Education  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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