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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:  min of 30 hours/Group major 36 hours; Minor:  min 20 hours/Group minor 24 hours; 3 hours teaching. 

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:  min of 30 hours/Group major 36 hours; Minor:  Minimum 20 hours/Group minor 24 hours; 3 hours teaching.

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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: Biology,Chemistry or Physical Science, and one additional course
3. Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Yes, in some districts.
4. Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes. Earth science can be part of an integrated science course.
5. If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements?  Yes, determined at the district level.
6. Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Yes, school decision, offered at some schools.
7. Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? No.
8.  If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements?   Yes. 

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?  Integrated. 
3. At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? Grades 5,6,7 (Michigan’s Middle School…grade 8 is part of the HS Curriculum).

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3. K-12 Enrollment

A. Percent of Grade 9-12 students enrolled in selected courses

Course	Earth science	Chemistry	Biology	Physics
Percent	21%	43%	75%	21%

B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science

Year	Percent	Students
1996-97	Not Available	Not Available
1997-98	26%	33,605
1999-00	Not Available	Not Available
2003-04	21%	Not Available

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

	1999-2000	2003-2004
Course	Students (Percentage)	Students (Percentage)
Earth Science	Not Available	Not Available (6%)
General Science	Not Available	Not Available (33%)
Physical Science	Not Available	Not Available (9%)
Life Science	Not Available	Not Available (8%)
Integrated or Coordinated Science	Not Available	Not Available (17%)

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4. K-12 Indicators

	State	National
Average Freshman Graduation Rate	72.2%	73.2%
College Enrollment Rate	64.5%	68.6%
AP Participation Rate	20.2%	25%

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5. Science Standards

• Standards Publication: Michigan Education Content Standards for Elementary and Middle School | Michigan Education Content Standards for High School
• Year in which science standards were adopted: Elementary and Middle School Adopted 2007 (revised 2009) | High School 2006
• Are state standards determined at the district level? No, districts adopt the state standards.
• When will the state standards be revised?  TBD

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6. Testing and Assessment

A. State Science Tests

Test	Grade Levels Tested:	Earth Science Component on the Test?
MEAP Grade 5 and 8 Science	5 and 8	Earth science makes up 30% of the test at each grade level.
Michigan Merit Curriculum	11	Earth science makes up 15% of the test.

B. State High School Exit Exam

1. Name of Exam: Michigan Merit Curriculum
2. Type of Test: M/C Science suppliment and ACT
3. Does the exam have a science component? Yes, ACT and Science Reflection and Content “Wrap-around”
4. At what grade do students first take the exam? 11
5. Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? No
6. Does the exam have an Earth science component? Yes

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7. Textbook Adoptions

• Does the state select or recommend textbooks? No. 
• Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Any and all, Michigan has over 800 individual “districts” each can use their own materials.
• Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: >Any and all, Michigan has over 800 individual “districts” each can use their own materials 
• Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: >Any and all, Michigan has over 800 individual “districts” each can use their own materials

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8. State Contact Person

Kevin Richard	Science Education Consultant
Michigan Department of Education P.O. Box 3008 Lansing, MI  48909	RichardK1@Michigan.gov 517-373-4223

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