Mission
Science teachers will prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in a positive way with our global society and to more fully comprehend and appreciate our universe. 

Lee Hughes                        Coordinator, Science K-12                                             239-337-8697

Carlos Negron, Ed.D.          Coordinator, Elementary Science (P-SELL)                     239-337-8341

Jill Beck                             Curriculum Master Teacher, Elementary Science              239-461-8421

Jacqueline Curls                Curriculum Master Teacher, Secondary Science               239-337-8177

Rick Tully                            Professional Development Resource Teacher                   239-337-8628

Science Student Assessment

Biology 1 EOC Assessment 

• State Summary (PDF, 41KB)
• State Report of Districts (Excel, 72KB)
• State Report of Schools (Excel, 162KB)

FCAT 2.0 Science

Statewide Comparison of Science Scores (PDF, 137KB)

• State and District Scores for All Curriculum Groups
  • Grade 5 (Excel, 38KB) | Grade 8 (Excel, 38KB)
• School Scores for All Curriculum Groups
  • Grade 5 (Excel, 496KB) | Grade 8 (Excel, 272KB)

Fact Sheets

• 2012 Biology 1 EOC Assessment Fact Sheet (PDF, 113KB)
• Spring 2012 FCAT 2.0 Fact Sheet (PDF, 162KB)

Preschool – August 2012
            Secondary Science

Preschool – August 2011
            Elementary Science
            Secondary Science

Standards for Science Curriculum and Instruction
Common Core State Standards (pending release)
Next Generation Science Standards
Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

DRAFT Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Science Test Item Specifications
FCAT 2.0 Annually Assessed Benchmarks – Grades 3-5 Science (PDF)

DRAFT Grade 8 FCAT 2.0 Science Test Item Specifications
FCAT 2.0 Annually Assessed Benchmarks – Grades 6-8 Science (PDF)

Biology 1 EOC Assessment Test Item Specifications
Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Annually Assessed Benchmarks – High School Biology (PDF)

Florida Department of Education: Frequently Asked Questions

FCAT Explorer
Science Station (Elementary Science)
Science Voyager (Middle School Science)
Science Mission (High School Biology EOC)
Parent & Family Guide
Educator Resources

Science Lab Safety, Storage, and Disposal
Science Safety Contract – English
Science Safety Contract – Spanish
Science Safety Contract – Creole
Waste Disposal

Resources for Science Inquiry
Grade 6 Comprehensive Science 1 – Marquee Inquiry Activities (MIA) Guide (PDF)
Grade 7 Comprehensive Science 2 – Marquee Inquiry Activities (MIA) Guide (PDF)
Grade 8 Comprehensive Science 3 – Marquee Inquiry Activities (MIA) Guide (PDF)

High School Biology – Marquee Inquiry Activities (MIA) Guide (PDF)
High School Integrated Science 1 – Marquee Inquiry Activities (MIA) Guide (PDF)

AIMS Education Foundation
Laying the Foundation
Vernier Software & Technology

Resources for Science Literacy
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
Recommended Science Reading Books K-2
List of  Recommended Science Reading Books K-2
My Capstone Library – Science eBooks (Username: leeschool, Password: student)                        

Groups/Organizations
EE - Environmental Education Program
Key Science Contacts
 

Web Resources
(The following links are to third-party Web sites that are neither hosted nor endorsed by The School District of Lee County.)

ISEF - International Science and Engineering Fair
FFFS - Florida Foundation for Future Scientists
TAERSEF - Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science and Inventors Fairs