“There is no doubt that science—and, therefore, science education—is central to the lives of all Americans. Never before has our world been so complex and science knowledge so critical to making sense of it all. When comprehending current events, choosing and using technology, or making informed decisions about one’s healthcare, science understanding is key. Science is also at the heart of the United States’ ability to continue to innovate, lead, and create the jobs of the future. All students—whether they become technicians in a hospital, workers in a high tech manufacturing facility, or Ph.D. researchers—must have a solid K–12 science education.” (Next Generation Science Standards, 2013)

The science curriculum in AUHSD is aligned to the State adopted Science Content and Performance Standards as detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards. The science curriculum is designed to provide the basic foundational knowledge and skills students will need to become scientifically literate adults, while at the same time providing rigorous coursework that will prepare students for both college and career. In their science classes students will receive instruction in the disciplinary content of science as well as develop the practices and dispositions that underlie science and engineering thought and application.