The high school standards are set at a level of performance approximately equivalent to the end of tenth grade. It is expected that some students might achieve this level earlier and others later than this grade. (See "Deciding what constitutes a standard-setting performance.")

		Science
	Physical Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates an understanding of the structure of atoms.
	b	Demonstrates an understanding of structure and properties of matter.
	c	Demonstrates an understanding of chemical reactions.
	d	Demonstrates an understanding of motions and forces.
	e	Demonstrates an understanding of conservation of energy and increase in disorder.
	f	Demonstrates an understanding of interactions of energy and matter.
	Life Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates an understanding of the cell.
	b	Demonstrates an understanding of biological evolution.
	c	Demonstrates an understanding of interdependence of organisms.
	d	Demonstrates an understanding of matter, energy, and organization in living systems.
	e	Demonstrates an understanding of evolution, diversity, and adaptation of organisms.
	f	Demonstrates an understanding of behavior of organisms.
	Earth and Space Sciences Concepts
	a	Demonstrates an understanding of energy in the Earth system.
	b	Demonstrates an understanding of geochemical cycles.
	c	Demonstrates an understanding of origin and evolution of the Earth system.
	d	Demonstrates an understanding of origin and evolution of the universe.
	e	Demonstrates an understanding of natural resource management.
	Scientific Connections and Applications
	a	Demonstrates an understanding of big ideas and unifying concepts.
	b	Demonstrates an understanding of the designed world.
	c	Demonstrates an understanding of health.
	d	Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of technology.
	e	Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of science.
	Scientific Thinking
	a	Frames questions to distinguish cause and effect; and identifies or controls variables.
	b	Uses concepts from Science Standards 1 to 4 to to explain a variety of observations and phenomena.
	c	Uses evidence from reliable sources to to develop descriptions, explanations, and models; and makes appropriate adjustments and improvements.
	d	Proposes, recognizes, analyzes, considers, and critiques alternative explanations; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.
	e	Identifies problems; proposes and implements solutions; and evaluates the accuracy, design, and outcomes of investigations.
	f	Works individually and in teams to collect and share information and ideas.
	Scientific Tools and Technologies
	a	Uses technology and tools to observe and measure objects, organisms, and phenomena, directly, indirectly, and remotely, with appropriate consideration of accuracy and precision.
	b	Records and stores data using a variety of formats.
	c	Collects and analyzes data using concepts and techniques in Mathematics Standard 4.
	d	Acquires information from multiple sources.
	e	Recognizes and limits sources of bias in data.
	Scientific Communication
	a	Represents data and results in multiple ways.
	b	Argues from evidence.
	c	Critiques published materials.
	d	Explains a scientific concept or procedure to other students.
	e	Communicates in a form suited to the purpose and the audience.
	Scientific Investigation
	a	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing a controlled experiment.
	b	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing fieldwork.
	c	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing a design.
	d	Demonstrates scientific competence by completing secondary research.