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Science

The resources on this page are intended to support implementation of Idaho’s Science Standards approved in 2022. These standards ask students to think and act like scientists by engaging in the heart of science – INQUIRY. This paradigm shift requires students to demonstrate command of knowledge of scientific principles, processes, and content by performing as scientists do.

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High School Graduation Requirements for Science

Students need a minimum of six credits in science. Four credits are required from at least two of the following content areas:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Earth and Space
  • Life Science

Two credits may include instruction in:

  • Applied Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Life Sciences
  • Engineering

Note: Students who choose to take engineering or computer science courses may not concurrently count courses as both mathematics and science credit for the same course.