Personal Narrative

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Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards

Prepared by

Mary McClellan, Science Director

Dr. Cary Sneider, Facilitator

Teaching and Learning Science Office

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mary McClellan, Science Director

Randy I. Dorn

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ken Kanikeberg

Chief of Staff

June 2009

Version 1.2 June 2010

A Message from Superintendent Randy Dorn

Superintendent of Public Instruction

June 15, 2009

|More than 15 years ago I was one of the sponsors of the Basic Education Act of 1993, which promised the people of Washington an | |

|educational system that would: “Provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens, to contribute | |

|to their own economic well-being and that of their families and communities, to explore and understand different perspectives, and to | |

|enjoy productive and satisfying lives.” | |

|I was very proud of the framework the Act established for the success of our students. And since 1993, I’ve watched closely as our | |

|Legislature, governor, and educators at every level of our educational system have been hard at work, doing all in their power to fulfill | |

|that commitment. The domain of science and technology is an especially important segment of every child’s education. Science provides the | |

|key to understanding the world we live in, and the ability to ask and answer meaningful questions. Technology offers tools for extending | |

|our senses and realizing our dreams. Together, a solid understanding and capability in science and technology can help today’s children | |

|solve tomorrow’s critical environmental, economic, and societal problems, and build a safe and secure life for...