Science

Introduction: As mandated by the Tennessee State Board of Education's Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards, committees comprised of science educators across Tennessee developed the Tennessee Science Standards: Kindergarten through Twelve. The Science Standards document includes standards, learning expectations and more . . . .

How to Use Standards

Grades 9-12 (tested)

Course Sequence

Three courses of science are required for high school graduation, one of which must be Biology I or Biology for Technology. One must be a physical science, chosen from the following: Physical Science, Earth Science, Geology, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physics, Principles of Technology I, and Principles of Technology II. Environmental Science is considered interdisciplinary and may be taught with a life or physical science content emphasis. Biology for Technology is a rigorous course that utilizes applied methodologies to prepare technical or dual path students for taking the Gateway assessment.

9-12 Science Course List

Course Name	Course Number	Recommended
Life Science	3208	--------------------------------
Biology I	3210	--------------------------------
Gateway Biology	3280	--------------------------------
Biology II	3216	Biology I & Chemistry I
Anatomy & Physiology	3251	Biology I & Chemistry I
Chemistry I	3221	Algebra I
Chemistry II	3224	Chemistry I
Earth Science	3204	--------------------------------
Geology	3205	Biology & Either Physical Science, Chemistry I, or Physics
Environmental Science	3260	--------------------------------
Ecology	3255	Biology & Either Physical Science, Chemistry I, or Physics
Physics	3231	Algebra II or Geometry
Physical Science	3202	--------------------------------
Scientific Research	3295	Biology & Either Chemistry I or Physics
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Biology	3217	Biology I & Chemistry I
Advanced Placement Chemistry	3225	Chemistry I
Advanced Placement Physics B	3233	Physics
Advanced Placement Physics C	3234	Physics & a Prerequisite or a Corequisite of Calculus