Free Minnesota Weather Curriculum
The K-12 Minnesota Academic Standards for Science are categorized into four areas: history and nature of science; earth and space science; physical science; and life science. The standards must be fully implemented for all students beginning in the 2005-2006 school year. The standards documents are available below in Word and PDF formats.
To find the K-12 Minnesota Academic Standards for language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, choose a subject from the links at right. Health and physical education, vocational and technical education, and world languages each require districts to develop local standards. (Note: Reading standards are included in the Language Arts standards document.)
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