Essential Elements High School Science

New Standards for school year 2026-2027

Utah State Board of Education- Changes from Old EE Science Standards to New Standards

	Teacher Background for Tested Standards		Life Science Standards and Descriptions
	Teacher Background for Tested Standards		Physical Science Standards and Descriptions
	Teacher Background for Tested Standards	Solar System-2 Unit Plan Earth-2 Unit Plan	Earth and Space Science Standards and Descriptions

The 3 parts or dimensions of 3D science are Cross Cutting Concepts (CCC), Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). All three parts are important and should be taught together.