Arkansas K-12 Science Standards Matrix Oranized by Disciplinary Core Ideas

Overview of Disciplinary Core Ideas K-12
The above chart describes the progression of science concepts taught in Arkansas from kindergarten through high school.

Programs and Software Used in FPS

K-4

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mystery Science (K)

Bio: Miller Levine Biology

Chem: AAIMS

AP Physics 1 & 2: College Physics 2nd AP Edition, Eugenia Etkina

STEMscopes (1-4)

Honors Bio: Campbell Concepts Biology, 9th edition

AP Chem: Chemistry by Zumdahl

AP Physics CM/CE: Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, 4th AP Edition,

AP Bio: Campbell Biology, 10th edition

5-8

Anatomy & Physiology

Geology

Environmental Sci

Gizmos

A&P: Pearson's Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th edition

Geo: McGraw Hill, Plummer Physical Geology 16th edition

Env Sc: Prentice Hall Your World, Your Turn

STEMscopes (5-7)

AP Env Sc: Pearson, Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 6th edition