The Department of Science, as part of the Office of Elementary Education and Reading, and the Office of Secondary Education, is responsible for providing support to teachers and schools throughout the state in the implementation of the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for Science. The staff in the Department of Science develop resources for teachers, deliver statewide and school-based professional development, and support schools in the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Instructional Planning Guides for Science K-12
2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science
Teaching and Learning Resources
- 2018 CCRS for Science Supporting Documents and Resources
- National Science Teaching Association, Safety in the Science Classroom
- Next Generation Science Standards
- Phenomena for Next Generation Science
- Science Buddies
- STEM Teaching Tools
Assessment Resources and Documents
Professional Development Support and Resources
- Request Onsite and Online Professional Development
- Contact MDE Science Professional Development Coordinator, Ms. Tanjanikia McKinney at tanjanikia.mckinney@mdek12.org.
Special Events in Science
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
- USA Science and Engineering Festival
- SEIMENS Stem Day
- Mississippi Science and Engineering Fairs
Organizations and Awards
Science Curriculum Extensions and Enhancements
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