Dr. Erin Jacobs
Coordinator, Science and STEM
Cherokee County Schools uses the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE to provide foundational knowledge and skills in science through hands-on, student-centered, and inquiry-based instruction. The curriculum supports student safety and the use of technology to develop a scientific way of thinking and investigating, as well developing knowledge about the natural world.
CCSD Elementary Teachers teach science using the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). Content will be taught using the CCSD Science Pacing Guide.
The Science K-5 standards are located at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Science.aspx
CCSD Middle School Science Teachers use the Georgia Standards of Excellence standards. Content will be taught using the CCSD Science Pacing Guide. The Science standards for grades 6-8 are located at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Science.aspx
High School
CCSD High School Science Teachers use the GA DOE course specific standards. Content will be taught using the CCSD Science Pacing Guide for specific courses. The Science 9-12 standards are located at https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Science.aspx