Science

South Carolina science teachers will find support for standards, support documents, and professional learning.

Standards: This page provides links to the South Carolina Academic Standards and Performance Indicators for Science 2014, 2005 Biology Standard B-5, and Standards Assessment Memorandum. This page also provides the link to the recently adopted South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards 2021 and associated information.

Instructional Resources: The Office of Assessment and Standards provides resources to SC science teachers that include suggested instructional units, support documents, science pedagogy, and other resources currently aligned to the 2014 science standards.

Professional Learning Opportunities: South Carolina science teachers may participate in a variety of professional learning opportunities.

Professional Organizations: Various organizations around the state and nation provide support for teachers and resources, advocacy, and research in the field.

Contact Information

Assessment and Standards
Secondary Science Education Associate
C. Lark Widener
849 Learning Lane
Room: B231-21
West Columbia, SC 29172
Phone: 803-734-6019
Fax: 803-904-7302
Email: clwidener@ed.sc.gov

Elementary Science Education Associate
Brent White
849 Learning Lane
Room: B231-20
West Columbia, SC 29172
Phone: 803-734-1837
Fax: 803-904-7302
Email: bcwhite@ed.sc.gov

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