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USA National Science Education Standards Developed in 1996, the USA National Science Education Standards (NSES) have become the "currency" for K-12 science education in the United States. They were developed by the National Academy of Science with help from a broad range of scientific and educational organizations. They spell out a vision for science education in the 21st century and provide a roadmap for how to get there. States, publishing companies, and science teaching organizations use the NSES to guide their goals, products, and services. Although the NSES includes standards for science teaching, assessment, and more, most K-12 educators focus on the standards for science content. Included are eight categories: Unifying Concepts and Processes in Science, Science as Inquiry, Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Science and Technology, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives, and History and Nature of Science. The content standards are clustered for grade levels K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. USA National Science Education Standards

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