NJ State Science Standards

NJ State Science Mission 

All students will possess an understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision-making, participation in civic life, and preparation for careers in STEM fields (for those that chose). 

NJ State Science Vision 

Prepare students to become scientifically literate individuals who can effectively: 

• Apply scientific thinking, skills, and understanding to real-world phenomena and problems; 

• Engage in systems thinking and modeling to explain phenomena and to give a context for the ideas to be learned; 

• Conduct investigations, solve problems, and engage in discussions; 

• Discuss open-ended questions that focus on the strength of the evidence used to generate claims; 

• Read and evaluate multiple sources, including science-related magazine and journal articles and web-based resources to gain knowledge about current and past science problems and solutions and develop well-reasoned claims; and 

• Communicate ideas through journal articles, reports, posters, and media presentations that explain and argue.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Science

Next Generation Science Standards