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1. Certification Requirements

A. Grades 9-12

1. Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: N/A.
2. Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: N/A
3. Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: N/A
4. Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Major in the subject area taught.

B. Grades 6-8

1. Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: N/A
2. Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: N/A
3. Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: N/A
4. Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Major in the subject area taught.

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2. Course Requirements

A. Grades 9-12

1. Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 3
2. Required science courses: 3 credits in science must be inquiry-based and at least two must provide lab experiences beginning with students grauating in 2012
3. Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? In Oregon curriculum is a local decision. The State Science Academic Content Standards does include Earth and Space standards and all districts must provide instruction to the state standards.
4. Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Determined at the district level; science courses that count towards graduation must be standards based and provide instruction to the Oregon science standards.
5. If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements?  Determined at the district level.
6. Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? District decision
7. Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? District decision.
8.  If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements?   Determined at the district level; science courses that count towards graduation must be standards based and provide instruction to the Oregon science standards.

B. Grades 6-8

1. Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)?  Yes
2. Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum District decision.
3. At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? District decision.

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3. K-12 Enrollment

A. Student Enrollment

Grades	K-12	K-5	6-8	9-12
Students	564,757	252,798	129,128	182,831

B. Percent of Grade 9 students enrolled in selected courses

Course	Earth science	Chemistry	Biology	Physics
Percent	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

 C. Enrollment trends in Grade 9 Earth science

Year	Percent	Students
1996-97	13%	5,813
1997-98	12%	5,425
1999-00	13%	5,931
2003-04	Not Available	Not Available

D. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses

	1999-2000	2003-2004
Course	Students (Percentage)	Students (Percentage)
Earth Science	16,952 (20%)	Not Available (Not Available)
General Science	10,171 (12%)	Not Available (Not Available)
Physical Science	12,714 (15%)	Not Available (Not Available)
Life Science	19,495 (23%)	Not Available (Not Available)
Integrated or Coordinated Science	20,343 (24%)	Not Available (Not Available)

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4. K-12 Indicators

	State	National
Average Freshman Graduation Rate	73%	73.2%
College Enrollment Rate	47.7%	68.6%
AP Participation Rate	21.2%	25%

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5. Science Standards

• Standards Publication: State Science Academic Content Standards
• Year in which science standards were adopted: 2009
• Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts adopt the state standards.
• When will the state standards be revised?  Scheduled for adoption in February 2009

The National Science Education Standards outline the concepts and principles that students should understand about Earth and space science. At the middle school level, the standards are divided into three areas: Structure of the Earth System, Earth’s History, and Earth in the Solar System. At the high school level, the standards are divided into four areas: Energy in the Earth System, Geochemical Cycles, Origin and Evolution of the Earth System, and Origin and Evolution of the Universe. For the AGI Report, the Earth science standards for each state were reviewed to determine whether they incorporate the concepts and principles outlined in the National Science Education Standards.

A. Do the state standards for grades 9-12 contain principles and concepts related to:

Energy in the Earth system? Yes	Origin and evolution of the Earth system? Yes
Geochemical cycles? Yes	Origin and evolution of the universe? Yes

B. Do the state standards for grades 9-12 include environmental science concepts?
Yes.  Emphasis within all science standards.

C. Do the state standards for grades 5-8 contain principles and concepts related to:

Structure of the Earth system? Yes	Earth in the Solar System? Yes
Earth’s history? Yes

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6. Testing and Assessment

A. State Science Tests

Test	Grade Levels Tested:	Earth Science Component on the Test?
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills	5	Yes
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills	8	Yes
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills	High School	Yes

B. State High School Exit Exam

1. Name of Exam: Not Applicable
2. Type of Test: Not Applicable
3. Does the exam have a science component? Not Applicable
4. At what grade do students first take the exam? Not Applicable
5. Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? Not Applicable.
6. Does the exam have an Earth science component? Not Applicable.

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7. Textbook Adoptions

• Does the state select or recommend textbooks? Select. State sets criteria and ids textbooks. Districts may adopt materials from this list, or submit a waiver to adopt materials not on the list that meet the state adopted criteria. The current science instructional materials adoption list is posted online.
• Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Glencoe Earth Science:  Geology, the Environment and the Universe; Holt Modern Earth science; Prentice Hall Earth Science
• Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Glencoe Biology:  The Dynamics of Life; Modern Biology by Holt; Holt Biology Principles and Explorations; Prentice Hall Biology
• Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level:  Glencoe Science Voyages:  Exploring the Life, Earth, and Physical; Glencoe Life, Earth, and Physical Science; Holt Science and Technology; Prentice Hall Science Explorer

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8. Undergraduate Education

Students Graduating with an Associates Degree

Physical Sciences	Geosciences	Life Sciences	Natural and Physical Sciences	Science and Engineering Technologies
3	1	507	N/A	901

Students Graduating with a Bachelor's Degree

Physical Sciences	Geosciences	Life Sciences	Natural and Physical Sciences	Science and Engineering Technologies
235	46	2,212	2,493	391

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9. Graduate Education

Students Graduating with a Master's Degree

Physical Sciences	Geosciences	Life Sciences	Natural and Physical Sciences	Science and Engineering Technologies
66	20	437	523	118

Students Graduating with a Doctorate Degree

Physical Sciences	Geosciences	Life Sciences	Natural and Physical Sciences	Science and Engineering Technologies
42	12	182	236	N/A

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10. State Contact Person

Cheryl Kleckner	Science Education Specialist
Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97310-0205	cheryl.kleckner@state.or.us 503-947-5794

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