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Science Overview

On June 16, 2022, the State Board of Education adopted the Oregon Science Standards, which represent K-12 learning expectation
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s in science education for all students and are a foundational expectation of the Oregon Diploma.
While the specific language of the 2022 Oregon Science Standards remain essentially the same as the 2014 Oregon Science Standards (NGSS), there are three areas of updates to note:
  • All K-5 Science Standards now have clarification statements and assessment boundaries.
  • Elevated opportunities for climate change education across the K-12 standards. A caret or up arrow (^) was added to those standards that have proximal connections to climate change.
  • Flexibility for districts to develop middle school science standards sequences based on localized needs.

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Contact

For questions regarding the ODE Science program, please email ode.stem@ode.oregon.gov.

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Climate Education Website

In accordance with House Bill 3365 (2025), revisions to instructional standards in science, health, and social science will include:  
  • the causes and effects of climate change, 
  • strategies for mitigation,  
  • strategies for adaptation, and  
  • strategies for strengthening community resilience. 
In alignment with the bill and the current adoption schedule, the Oregon State Board of Education is expected to adopt revised science standards in spring 2029, health standards in spring 2030, and social science standards in spring 2031.
If you are interested in learning more about the current adopted climate change and sustainability standards within these areas, please click here. 

For additional questions regarding the ODE Climate Education program, contact ode.climate@ode.oregon.gov.