Science Standards PL Review

What are Pennsylvania's new science standards called?

Answer explanation

STEELS or Science and Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Standards.

What are the three components of the new science standards?

Answer explanation

CCC, DCI, SEP

Crosscutting concepts, disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices.

Where can the new science standards be located for planning and instruction?

Answer explanation

Under the STEELS Hub under the instruction tab of SAS.

How are the new science standards set up to engage students?

Answer explanation

There is a great focus on students explaining phenomena and designing solutions.

When will the PSSAs and Keystone Assessment materials be redesigned and implemented?

Answer explanation

2025-2026

The approach for teaching our science standards.

Answer explanation

Science and Engineering Practices

There are 8 practices that focus on purposeful practice versus rote memorization and content delivery.

The approach for deeper thinking and connections among different domains of science.

Answer explanation

Crosscutting Concepts

These concepts are necessary for building content knowledge and understanding scientific processes.