Earth Science:
Make it Happen
Earth science has been part of the curriculum in American schools
for more than 100 years. Yet many people still think that biology,
chemistry, and physics constitute a complete science education. In the 21st
Century, that attitude is changing.
The National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks
for Science Literacy define science literacy and reaffirm the centrality
of Earth science in education. The Standards promote the idea that Earth
science should be taught in parity with biology, chemistry, and physics as part
of the country’s national strategy for science literacy. Earth science education
enhances our understanding and appreciation of critical issues that affect every
state, so it is imperative that students in every state graduate with a thorough
understanding of Earth science.
In recent years, 49 states have established science learning standards —
outlining what students must know and be able to do. In every case, these standards
emphasize the importance of Earth science in producing well-rounded literate citizens.
State science frameworks across the country note that Earth science is
necessary for all students and that schools should include Earth science topics
in the curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12.
To understand how state educational systems have applied standards for Earth
science content, AGI conducts annual national assessments of K–12 Earth science
education. Our research shows how far we have come, and how much more work
we have to do to improve Earth science education. Highlights of our studies
demonstrate growing emphasis on Earth science education. Nearly fifty percent of
all states include Earth science content in state-mandated high school exams,
and thirty-seven states count Earth science courses towards high school
graduation requirements.
Education is a local and state-based issue. We need your support and
assistance to ensure Earth science education is appropriately incorporated
across the country. You need to contact your local school administration
to determine if Earth science is an option for core-credit science
courses at the high school level, and to see if elementary schools and
middle schools teach and assess Earth science.
To learn more about how you can support Earth science
education in your state’s schools, or to obtain additional
copies of this brochure to distribute to educators in your
state, please contact AGI at (703) 379-2480 or
education@agiweb.org.
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Earth Science:
Make it Happen
Earth science has been part of the curriculum in American schools
for more than 100 years. Yet many people still think that biology,
chemistry, and physics constitute a complete science education. In the 21st
Century, that attitude is changing.
The National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks
for Science Literacy define science literacy and reaffirm the centrality
of Earth science in education. The Standards promote the idea that Earth
science should be taught in parity with biology, chemistry, and physics as part
of the country’s national strategy for science literacy. Earth science education
enhances our understanding and appreciation of critical issues that affect every
state, so it is imperative that students in every state graduate with a thorough
understanding of Earth science.
In recent years, 49 states have established science learning standards —
outlining what students must know and be able to do. In every case, these standards
emphasize the importance of Earth science in producing well-rounded literate citizens.
State science frameworks across the country note that Earth science is
necessary for all students and that schools should include Earth science topics
in the curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12.
To understand how state educational systems have applied standards for Earth
science content, AGI conducts annual national assessments of K–12 Earth science
education. Our research shows how far we have come, and how much more work
we have to do to improve Earth science education. Highlights of our studies
demonstrate growing emphasis on Earth science education. Nearly fifty percent of
all states include Earth science content in state-mandated high school exams,
and thirty-seven states count Earth science courses towards high school
graduation requirements.
Education is a local and state-based issue. We need your support and
assistance to ensure Earth science education is appropriately incorporated
across the country. You need to contact your local school administration
to determine if Earth science is an option for core-credit science
courses at the high school level, and to see if elementary schools and
middle schools teach and assess Earth science.
To learn more about how you can support Earth science
education in your state’s schools, or to obtain additional
copies of this brochure to distribute to educators in your
state, please contact AGI at (703) 379-2480 or
education@agiweb.org.
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